Cuba renews its annual campaign urging the United Nations to condemn the US economic embargo. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez told media the Cold War-era embargo had cost Cuba some $833.7 billion over five decades. "Seventy-seven percent of the Cuban population was born and has lived under the cruel effects of the blockade, the humanitarian impact and damage is extreme and cannot be measured (only) in numbers," he said.
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G7 Summit Tackles China's 'Unfair' Business Practices, Pope Francis Joins to Talk About AI
The G7 summit in Italy has witnessed a historic moment as Pope Francis joined to talk about AI. The G7 summit in Italy on Friday witnessed a historic moment as Pope Francis joined to discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence (AI).
Pope Francis Receives Greetings As He Turns 80
Pope Francis may be spending his 80th birthday just as a normal working day, but people worldwide have taken their time to extend their greetings to the Pope. Reaching the age of 80, the Pope has the option to retire already. However, considering his plans to visit different countries in the coming years, he does not seem to have retirement in immediate sight.
Pope Mobile-Sports Will Be Auctioned in Philadelphia Next Week
Two of Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his visit in U.S. will be auctioned next week in Philadelphia Auto Show. Pope used the car during his historic visit to U.S. last September.
Pope Francis urges Catholics to put down technology at the dinner table
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to avoid using smartphones and other technological devices at the dinner table. Mashable reported that Pope Francis told the audiences at the St. Peter's Square in Vatican City to set aside technology when eating meals and talk face-to-face to encourage togetherness and connection, which is very important for a family.
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The FAA and other security agencies are appealing to people, local or visitors not to bring drones during the papal visits for security measures. There has been a plot to the holy man's life by a minor brainwashed by the terrorist group ISIL prompting officials and securities restrictions on all actions regarding the safety of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis complained over unbridled capitalism and the worship of money in a speech he made during his visit in Asuncion, Paraguay on July 12, one of the three countries in South America he visited over the weekend, including Bolivia and Ecuador. Accordingly, Bolivian President Evo Morales said that Pope Francis is preaching socialism, saying that the Pope is the "first and the best politician in the world".
In his visit in Naples Cathedral, Pope Francis miraculously turned St Januarius' solid blood into liquid with his kiss. Meantime the Pontiff also expressed his sympathy to victims of Germanwings Plane Crash.
Pope Francis gives credit to former Pope Benedict XVI for setting up a smooth transition for next leadership. Writer Robert Mikens of National Catholic Reporter believes that Pope Francis also deserves credit for the way Benedict's succession plan turns out well.
Amid controversies to the LGBT community issues, Pope Francis has already embraced the reality that the world should accept them including the traditional Catholic churches around the globe over gender discrimination.
A lay group of Catholics, mostly from the LGBT community, were surprised on Ash Wednesday when they sat near the Pope during the weekly address in St. Peter's Square.
The Vatican's economy minister has said hundreds of millions of euros were found "tucked away" in accounts of various Holy See departments without having appeared in the city-state's balance sheets.
Jean-Claude Juncker will unveil a much anticipated 300-billion-euro ($370 billion) investment plan on Wednesday that is meant to trigger economic growth in the European Union.
US President Barack Obama met Pope Francis for the first time in an official visit in Vatican to discuss Obamacare, reported NBC News.
