The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave.
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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots
It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood’s political arm, which is the largest group in parliament.
Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack – officials
At least nine people are killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital, officials say.
Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition
This is the first time in Ghana’s history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
Donald Trump “highly values Africa and African people”, says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.
Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India’s most popular tourist destinations.
Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake
Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.
Weinstein used ‘unfettered power’ to sexually abuse women, rape retrial hears
Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned.
What will India do after the Kashmir attack on tourists?
India will respond but it’s not clear how – or at what cost, experts say.
Lithuanian capital unveils invasion evacuation plan
Plans for the evacuation of Vilnius were published as fears over Russia’s military ambitions continue to grow.