Pope Francis reveals he wrote resignation letter in 2013 in case of ill-health.
On This Day:
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- Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his biggest trial yet
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- House Ethics Committee votes to release Matt Gaetz report
December 18, 2024
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- The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
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- Search for Brown University shooter enters fifth day as enhanced image of suspect released
December 18, 2025
- Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on extending healthcare subsidies
December 18, 2025
- Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church's more robust approach to Trump
December 18, 2025
- Brazilian congress passes bill to cut Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison term
December 18, 2025
- US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan
December 18, 2025
- Denmark's 'ghetto law' targeting 'parallel societies' may be unlawful, EU court rules
December 18, 2025
- Trump administration sanctions two more International Criminal Court judges for investigating Israel
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- Kennedy Center board votes to rename it 'Trump Kennedy Center'
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