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1. Protesters defend ousted bishop: ''This isn’t justice''

Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....

2. Archbishop sends strong message with removal of Paphos Bishop from duties

Archbishop Georgios has sent a strong signal to members of the Holy Synod who act outside the bounds of the Church of Cyprus. ...

3. 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, ...

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

7. ''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. ...

8. 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....

9. Cypriot roots, African heart: Archbishop Makarios reflects on a life of faith and mission

Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi, Exarch of All Eastern Africa, marked his 80th birthday on April 18 with a deeply personal message reflecting on a life devoted to spiritual service, missionary work, and love for Africa, the continent he now calls home....

10. Kathikas brings back the Passion: A village’s Good Friday tradition lives on

The mountain village of Kathikas in the Paphos district is once again bringing history and faith to life tonight, Good Friday, as locals prepare to take part in a powerful and moving reenactment of Christ’s path to Golgotha, a tradition that’s now been going strong for nearly half a century....

11. Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration

Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

12. Greek royal couple announce divorce after 13 years

In a joint announcement released on April 19, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece revealed their decision to end their marriage of 13 years. ...

13. Fterikoudi: Where scandal blooms amongst the ferns

For nearly a month, Fterikoudi village has been thrust into the spotlight due to revelations of financial and other scandals at the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum. ...

14. Helios Airways crash remembrance: 18 years on, victims honored

Eighteen years have passed since the crash on August 14, 2005 of an aircraft of Helios Airways, in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece, resulting to the death of 121 people, including 22 children and the six-member crew....

15. Closure after 5 decades: Former pastor charged with murder

An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday....

16. Europe's royals bid farewell to Greece's ex-king in Athens

European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974....

17. The Louvre, the British Museum, and now the New Cyprus Museum (photos - video)

Work on the New Cyprus Museum will begin in January 2023, and the project is expected to take 42 months to complete, with completion scheduled for mid-2026. ...

18. Queen Elizabeth's funeral: The 'last hurrah' for Britain's longest reigning monarch

Elizabeth's ceremony and procession to be broadcast globally, with events expected to last nearly 12 hours...

19. Thousands queue for one last goodbye (video)

Thousands of people from all walks of life filed past Queen Elizabeth II's coffin overnight as the body of Britain's longest-reigning monarch lay on display in Westminster....

20. Dead fox draped over street sign in Limassol

A photo of a dead fox hanging from a street sign has been shared with police, after the Animal Party Cyprus got word of the despicable act in rural Limassol...

21. Photo blunder throws north into chaos

A photo printed on lottery tickets in the north has landed officials in the hot seat and started a political media war, after it was revealed that depicted fighters holding a Turkish flag were actually Greek Cypriot paramilitaries rejoicing after capturing a Turkish Cypriot stronghold in 1964...

22. 100 things to do and see Cyprus

Ever since COVID started and the airports were shut down, I decided to embark on a brand new journey in my homeland. Cyprus is filled with magnificent sceneries, art and flavors and it's almost always known for its beaches....

23. Denier monk brought back to Stavrovouni

A monk who left Stavrovouni Monastery last week on an ascetic quest was found by a search team in good health on Wednesday, with reports suggesting the brother’s mission started after his refusal to wear a mask had raised eyebrows...

24. Fire department furious over multiple fires

Fire fighters in Cyprus responded to multiple fires on Sunday, with officials saying the high number and different origin locations made it impossible to believe they were all caused by accident...

25. Archbishop tells believers to shelter in place

Archbishop Chrysostomos has called on believers to stay home during Orthodox Easter, saying “if we truly love God, then our mission should be to put an end to this pandemic...

26. Cyprus mulls pushing back Easter celebrations

The President of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to call on the Archbishop to push back on Easter celebrations, as media sources say the government is likely to heed the advice of experts to extend coronavirus measures until the end of April...

27. Cypriots weathering windstorm aftermath

A wind advisory was set to expire Tuesday following several reported incidents and damages, while an east-moving low barometric pressure around Rhodes was showing signs of gradually falling by mid-week...

28. EY helps establish ethical artificial intelligence systems

29. New details emerge in Larnaca sibling murder

New details have emerged in the Larnaca sibling murder, with reports saying the boy who killed his sister was hyperactive but not violent while neighbours who heard the initial screams had become complacent due to frequent yelling...

30. British tourist dies in Paphos drowning incident

A British senior citizen died on Saturday in an apparent drowning incident in Kato Paphos, just one day before he and his wife were due to leave the island...