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Updated: Knights of Malta vote for new leader after papal dispute

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 11:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Members of the ancient Knights of Malta religious order are voting for a new leader after the old one was effectively ousted by Pope Francis. Setting the stage for drama, the former grand master has...

In Egypt, Pope Francis brings a message of peace amid crackdown

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 09:13 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis demanded that Egypt's Muslim leaders teach a rejection of violence in God's name during a delicate visit Friday to the Arab world's most populous country, and he strongly backed its...

Pope Francis' plane lands in Egypt for historic 2-day visit

Friday, 28 April 2017, 14:29 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis landed in Egypt's capital on Friday for a historic two-day visit aimed at presenting a united Christian-Muslim front to repudiate violence committed in God's name. Three weeks after...

Ousted Maltese knight returns in defiance of pope's wishes

Friday, 28 April 2017, 11:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The soap opera at the ancient Knights of Malta religious order took on new drama Wednesday as its ousted leader returned to Rome on the eve of the election for his successor in defiance of...

EU members stress unity heading into Brexit talks

Friday, 28 April 2017, 08:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The 27 European Union nations heading into two years of divorce negotiations with Britain stressed unity Thursday, saying there's a large consensus on the tough guidelines for their Brexit negotiators...

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