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Jun 7, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass for over 1.2 million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid on Sunday, June 7, attended by over 1.2 million people, including King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. This followed a Saturday evening vigil with 600,000 participants.
Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV leads mass for over a million in Madrid
Over one million worshippers gathered in Madrid for an open-air mass led by Pope Leo XIV, marking the largest event of his week-long visit to Spain. The faithful filled Cibeles Square and surrounding streets, enthusiastically greeting the Pontiff.
Jun 7, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
Lviv hosts second 'LvivPride' event advocating for LGBTQ+ rights
Lviv, Ukraine – The city of Lviv recently hosted its second 'LvivPride' human rights event, where participants advocated for the legal recognition of LGBTQ+ families through civil partnerships and the withdrawal of a proposed new Civil Code.
Jun 7, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Pope Leo XIV holds open-air mass for over a million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, attracting over a million people, according to Vatican figures. The event was a central part of the pontiff's three-day official visit.
Jun 7, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
Ukrainian media highlights concerns over pseudo-science in academic journals
A Ukrainian news outlet has highlighted concerns regarding pseudo-science in academic publishing, citing a 2019 article on "non-epistemic generative aesthetics" by Anastasiia Krutienko as an example of an industry profiting from simulated research.
Jun 7, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Sagrada Familia organist to direct music for papal mass
Juan de la Rubia, the acclaimed organist of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, will direct music for a special mass during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. An internationally recognized musician, de la Rubia also holds a pilot's license.
Jun 7, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja celebrates five decades of musical influence
Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja, known as "the Maestro," marks five decades in music, having scored over 1,000 films in nine languages and transformed Tamil film music since his 1976 debut.
Jun 7, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
Pope Leo XIV begins seven-day visit to Spain
Pope Leo XIV has begun a seven-day visit to Spain, his first since 2011, meeting Catholic youth in Madrid and scheduled to address parliament and meet migrant aid groups and sexual assault victims.
Jun 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Lebanese artist Walid Sadek reflects on civil war experience
Lebanese artist and writer Walid Sadek, born in Beirut in 1966, explores the civil war's impact through his art. A professor at AUB, his work has been exhibited internationally, and he is quoted on the burden of war.