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Peter Turkson from Ghana Emerges as a Leading Candidate for Pope

On Monday, the world bid farewell to Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away at the age of 88. His departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter in a papacy that spanned over 12 years—a tenure characterized by a commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and addressing global issues that touch the lives of millions. In a world often fraught with division, he sought to offer a message of unity and understanding. As the Church and the broader world come to terms with this loss,…

Peter Maurer (ICRC): In Tigray, “we can imagine there were slips on all sides”

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is so far the only humanitarian organization that has been able to gain access to the Ethiopian region of Tigray after a month of conflict. A supply convoy from the hospital in the provincial capital Mekele reached the city on Monday, December 14. Our guest is the President of the ICRC, Peter Maurer. He was in Paris to meet with French President…

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