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1. Man vandalizes Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-vandalizes-holy-cross-catholic-church-in-nicosia

An African man believed to be under the influence of drugs entered the Holy Cross Catholic Church in central Nicosia around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10, causing chaos before fleeing the scene....

2. From protégé to pariah: The fall of Bishop Tychikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-protege-to-pariah-the-fall-of-bishop-tychikos

The Holy Synod’s decision to dismiss Tychikos from the metropolitan throne of Paphos is a product of a deeply entrenched mindset within the Church of Cyprus, one that mirrors the secular world more than it diverges from it....

3. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-american-pope-butchered-kangaroos-and-blame-games-just-another-day-in-paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

4. An American Pope but not Trump's

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-american-pope-but-not-trump-s

When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....

5. As white smoke rose, Cyprus was there too

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-white-smoke-rose-cyprus-was-there-too

On Thursday afternoon, just like the day before, thousands of faithful from around the world filled St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and the streets surrounding it, ...

6. Chicago’s Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chicago-s-cardinal-robert-francis-prevost-elected-as-new-pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....

7. White smoke, new hope as Vatican welcomes new Pope

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/white-smoke-new-hope-as-vatican-welcomes-new-pope

A plume of white smoke curling into the Roman sky signaled the moment millions of Catholics around the world were waiting for — the election of a new Pope....

8. Pope Francis' final gift: A moment of hope in a divided world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pope-francis-final-gift-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-divided-world

It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...

9. World leaders and refugees gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-leaders-and-refugees-gather-in-rome-for-pope-francis-funeral

Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....

10. ''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

11. Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday, Trump to attend, tributes pour in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-funeral-set-for-saturday-trump-to-attend-tributes-pour-in

The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....

12. Pope Francis dies at 88. A humble Shepherd leaves his flock.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-dies-at-88-a-humble-shepherd-leaves-his-flock

On Easter Monday, just a day after Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Christ, Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his Vatican residence. He was 88 years old....

13. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faith-fire-and-flaounes-as-cyprus-comes-together-for-pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

14. Six “foreigners” living in Cyprus keep their Easter traditions alive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-foreigners-living-in-cyprus-keep-their-easter-traditions-alive

In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....

15. Pope Francis in critical condition as doctors warn of sepsis risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-as-doctors-warn-of-sepsis-risk

Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....

16. Far from home, held by hope: Lebanese refugees find solace in Cyprus amid war’s shadow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-from-home-held-by-hope-lebanese-refugees-find-solace-in-cyprus-amid-war-s-shadow

As the war in Lebanon continues, Cyprus has become a refuge for thousands of displaced Lebanese....

17. Archbishop warns of a return to the Dark Ages and accuses Tychikos of being a puppet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-warns-of-a-return-to-the-dark-ages-and-accuses-tychikos-of-being-a-puppet

''We must not return to the Dark Ages,'' declared Archbishop George of Cyprus on Friday....

18. Holier than Thou, but stuck in the Middle Ages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/holier-than-thou-but-stuck-in-the-middle-ages

"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated. ...

19. From mild cleric to hardliner, the polarizing rise of Paphos’ Metropolitan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-mild-cleric-to-hardliner-the-polarizing-rise-of-paphos-metropolitan

The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...

20. The Vatican, politics, and our underwater cable: A humorous take on Cyprus life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-vatican-politics-and-our-underwater-cable-a-humorous-take-on-cyprus-life

I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems....

21. Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vatican-faces-pension-crisis-despite-its-wealth

Pope Francis made a surprising announcement this week, revealing that the Vatican's pension fund is in serious trouble and might not be able to pay pensions in the future unless big changes are made....

22. Church and nightclub owners under investigation for embezzlement and money laundering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-nightclub-owners-under-investigation-for-embezzlement-and-money-laundering

A significant investigation has been launched into allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving two high-ranking officials from the Catholic Church of Greece and five nightclub owners in the Peloponnese region. ...

23. Today is 'Dekapentavgoustos', a day of faith, family, and tradition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/today-is-dekapentavgoustos-a-day-of-faith-family-and-tradition

In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....

24. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-apologizes-for-religious-imagery-in-olympic-opening-show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...

25. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-since-the-1974-coup-in-cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

26. Pope Francis hosts comedy summit at the Vatican

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-hosts-comedy-summit-at-the-vatican

On Friday, Pope Francis welcomed more than 100 comedians to the Vatican, including stars like Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, for an event filled with laughter and fun. The gathering, which sparked both excitement and criticism, was a celebration of humor's ability to bring people together....

27. Pope Francis under fire for offensive remark about gay men

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-under-fire-for-offensive-remark-about-gay-men

Pope Francis has ignited controversy following reports that he used a highly offensive term to describe gay men during a private meeting with Italian bishops, reaffirming his stance that they should not be ordained as priests, according to Italian media....

28. Sixteen nuns depart church, criticize Pope Francis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sixteen-nuns-depart-church-criticize-pope-francis

Sixteen Spanish nuns have announced they are breaking from the Catholic Church and instead placing themselves under the authority of Pablo de Rojas Sánchez-Franco, a self-styled bishop who was excommunicated in 2019....

29. London teen dubbed 'God's influencer' to be Saint

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/london-teen-dubbed-god-s-influencer-to-be-saint

A London-born teenager - whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called "God's influencer" - is set to become a saint....

30. Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-defrocks-belgian-bishop-over-sexual-abuse-allegations

Pope Francis took action against Roger Vangheluwe, the former Belgian bishop of Brugge, who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment until now....

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