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Pope Leo XIV: Who is Robert Prevost, the bridge-builder chosen to lead the Catholic Church?
Robert Francis Prevost, the first US pope, has a history of serving in Peru as a missionary, and also has knowledge of the Church's inner workings. Chicago man Leo XIV's predecessor Francis put him in charge of the powerful
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Eid Al Adha holiday in UAE: Why more residents are making Europe travel plans
Eid Al Adha is approaching, which means families have started planning vacations, with Europe emerging as the most popular travel destination this year. As highlighted by Musafir Holidays, the increase in inquiries regarding holiday plans this year
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No Pope announcement yet as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
On May 7, AFP journalists reported that black smoke had thickened out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. This indicated that the cardinals were not able to elect a new Pope in their initial attempt during the conclave. In St.
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UAE: Next Pope must put people first, be a pontiff for peace, Catholics say
On May 7, Wednesday, 133 cardinals from 70 countries had a meeting regarding the Conclave, which is the historic method of selecting a pope and in
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Election for next Pope: Special Vatican mass begins ahead of the conclave
On Wednesday, Cardinals from different parts of the globe came together for the final Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After the
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6 reasons to visit Gulf News Edufair Dubai 2025
Gulf News Edufair Dubai is returning for its eighth edition at The H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai between May 9 and 11. Unlike the
Read MoreIndian missiles hit 9 sites in Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir
On Wednesday, multiple loud explosions were reported in various regions of Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir after India stated that it had struck nine sites of ‘terrorist infrastructure’ and Pakistan had vowed to retaliate to the
Read MoreInternational Labour Day 2025: Which countries get a holiday?
International Labour Day, also called May Day or International Worker Day, is celebrated every year on May 1st. This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the efforts and challenges faced by workers globally. This reveres the
Read MoreWhen is the next UAE public holiday and how long will it last?
Dubai: Now that Eid Al Fitr has passed, if you’re already looking to plan your next vacation, your next public holiday in the UAE is Eid Al Adha. Note that Islamic holidays like Eid Al Adha are celebrated based on moon sightings so the
Read MoreUAE: Wynn Al Marjan to create over 7,500 jobs as large-scale recruitments begin from next year
According to a senior official, Wynn Al Marjan, which is being developed as an integrated gaming resort at Ras Al Khaimah, is slated to cost around $3.9 billion. The resort will create an estimated 7,500 jobs. His statement continues,
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