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PULTE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NONPROFIT, THE CATHOLIC INITIATIVE
Groundbreaking, Vatican-Approved Funding Model Created to Restore and Endow Vibrant Catholic Churches, Schools, and Parishes in Perpetuity BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pulte Family Charitable...

Putin makes phone call with Pope Leo XIV
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Pope Leo XIV in a “constructive” phone call on Wednesday, addressing various topics including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the Kremlin, Putin accused Ukraine of deliberately...

Pope urges Putin to make move for peace discussions
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV, in a phone call held on Wednesday, urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a concrete move toward fostering peace, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The Vatican...

Zelenskyy: Russia Avoids Direct Talks, Welcomes U.S. Partnership
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Russia is "afraid of direct negotiations," also confirming his willingness to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican during Pope Francis's funeral, according to a...

Putin Expresses Condolences, Addresses Pope Francis' Legacy
(MENAFN) Leader Vladimir Putin has conveyed his deepest sympathies and acknowledged the lasting impact of the late Pope Francis. He specifically commended the Pope's efforts to promote communication between the Russian Orthodox Church and the...

Zelenskyy Says Russia is ‘afraid of direct negotiations’
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Russia appears to be “afraid of direct negotiations,” expressing this view during a press event covered by the media. He also confirmed his willingness to engage with United...

AMMWEC Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, A Champion of Interfaith Dialogue
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age...

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Prolonged Health Crisis
(MENAFN) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a long battle with illness, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. He had been suffering from a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" linked to thrombocytopenia, as previously reported by...

Ukrainian Activist Makes Fun of Pope Francis' Death
(MENAFN) A right-wing Ukrainian activist and military blogger, who was once reportedly offered a position by Vladimir Zelensky, has seemingly mocked the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican revealed on Monday morning that the leader of the Catholic...

Pope Francis passes away
(MENAFN) Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, according to a statement released by the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, confirmed that Francis died peacefully on Monday...

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Illness
(MENAFN) Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 after enduring a lengthy illness, the Vatican disclosed on Monday. The cause of death was a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" connected to thrombocytopenia, as previously stated by...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today,...

Catholic Church Enters Crucial Phase After Death of Pope Francis
(MENAFN) With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church enters a pivotal phase, as the College of Cardinals readies itself to convene in Vatican City in order to select the next pontiff. This marks a critical juncture in Church history,...

ELYSIAN Unveils Spring 2025 Pet & Philanthropy Issue, Hosts Private Screening of ‘CatWalk FurBaby 2’
Small team from South Carolina brings fashion, fun and philanthropy to New York Fashion Week in women's luxury lifestyle brand's latest documentary NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ELYSIAN, a luxury...

Scientific Report 'Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary Crisis' Warns of New Global Threat
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The official website of the ALLATRA International Public Movement has published an analytical report titled “Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary...

Lavrov states Russia will declare upcoming discussions with Ukraine soon
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Monday that Moscow will soon reveal the date for the next direct peace talks with Ukraine, though he did not specify a timeline or location for the meeting . The last round of...

Kremlin voices remarks on probable alterations to Kiev’s negotiation group
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has addressed reports suggesting that Ukraine’s delegation to recent peace talks in Istanbul may be reshuffled due to a lack of experience in drafting high-level diplomatic agreements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov...

Lavrov declares working on Ukraine peace memorandum at ‘advanced stage’
(MENAFN) Russia is nearing completion of a memorandum proposing steps toward a peace deal with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. Speaking at a conference in Moscow, Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s willingness to...

Ukrainian FM claims country wants Putin-Zelensky meeting
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed interest in a face-to-face meeting between President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently said...

President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements On the afternoon of May 20, following a welcome ceremony with military honors for...