Soft-spoken Prevost is first pope from the United States
A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
Day: May 8, 2025
Robert Francis Prevost of the US becomes pope
He becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
European Parliament Condemns Arrest of Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu
The European Parliament also voiced its opposition to the death penalty, calling for the Tanzanian government to stop its crackdown on opposition parties, civil society and journalists.
EU yalaani ukandamizaji wa Demokrasia Tanzania, yataka Lissu aachiwe huru
Katika mijadala yao, wabunge hao wamekemea waziwazi uwepo wa vitisho vya adhabu ya kifo kwa Lissu, wakisema kuwa mashtaka ya uhaini na kusambaza taarifa za uongo dhidi yake ni ya kisiasa na yenye lengo la kumzuia kushiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu unaotarajiwa kufanyika Oktoba mwaka huu.
European Parliament Debates Resolution on Tundu Lissu’s Arrest and Risk of Execution
Although the resolution condemning his arrest was debated, the vote is scheduled for today May 8th 2025.
Emirates Airline Group Announces Record $6.2 bn Gross Profit
The 18 percent rise in profit, based on strong customer demand, slimmed to $5.6 billion after the UAE’s recently introduced corporate tax, which was applied for a full financial year for the first time.
Accused Mushroom Murderer Sent Children to Movies Before Deadly Meal
An Australian woman accused of triple murder sent her children to the movies before serving up a toxic mushroom lunch that killed her guests, a court heard on Thursday.
