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Pope Leo names first lay woman to lead Vatican department

Before he died, Pope Francis named two nuns to key Vatican positions.
Before he died, Pope Francis named two nuns to key Vatican positions.

City Harvest founder Kong Hee posts tribute to wife Sun Ho to mark 40 years after first meeting

Kong Hee shared a photo with his wife Sun Ho on social media on June 1.
Kong Hee shared a photo with his wife Sun Ho on social media on June 1.

‘Bold decisions’: Key points from Pope’s AI manifesto

Pope Leo XIV says “disarming AI” does not mean rejecting technology, but “preventing it from dominating humanity”.
Pope Leo XIV says “disarming AI” does not mean rejecting technology, but “preventing it from dominating humanity”.

Pope Leo, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo XIV presents his highly anticipated first encyclical spanning artificial intelligence, war and slavery.
Pope Leo XIV presents his highly anticipated first encyclical spanning artificial intelligence, war and slavery.

Man arrested after allegedly slapping several people at church in Prinsep Street

The police said they were alerted to the incident at Singapore Life Church at 144 Prinsep Street at around 9.10am on May 3.
The police said they were alerted to the incident at Singapore Life Church at 144 Prinsep Street at around 9.10am on May 3.

News analysis

How feud with Trump helped Pope Leo find his voice

Pope Leo XIV's strident speeches in Africa have marked a shift in his rhetoric.
Pope Leo XIV's strident speeches in Africa have marked a shift in his rhetoric.

Pope Leo takes Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

Altar servers lead a night vigil on the fifth day of Pope Leo’s 11-day visit to Africa in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Altar servers lead a night vigil on the fifth day of Pope Leo’s 11-day visit to Africa in Yaounde, Cameroon.

In Phoenix, Trump eyes lower petrol prices and frets about the midterms

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.
US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.

Trump will participate in a marathon Bible reading

US President Donald Trump will join a week-long reading of the Bible in an effort to repair frayed ties with his evangelical base.
US President Donald Trump will join a week-long reading of the Bible in an effort to repair frayed ties with his evangelical base.

Trump deletes social media post depicting himself as Jesus after outcry from religious leaders

In the illustration, the president’s hands emit shining lights, and his right hand is touching the forehead of a man lying on a bed, wearing a hospital gown.
In the illustration, the president’s hands emit shining lights, and his right hand is touching the forehead of a man lying on a bed, wearing a hospital gown.

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