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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...
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Pope Francis Shows Signs of Recovery from Pneumonia

Pope Francis is making strides in his recovery from pneumonia, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14th after a bout of bronchitis worsened. Despite the severity of his condition, recent updates from the Vatican indicate that Pope Francis is showing positive signs of improvement.

On Thursday morning, the Pope was able to sit up out of bed and eat breakfast, marking his sixth peaceful night at the hospital. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported a slight improvement in some inflammation indices based on new blood tests conducted late Wednesday.

The Pope's condition had initially raised concerns due to his age and pre-existing health issues, including the loss of part of his right lung decades ago. However, his ability to get out of bed and maintain good spirits has been seen as a positive sign by medical experts.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis on Wednesday and noted that he was alert, responsive, and in good humor despite his diagnosis. The Pope is currently receiving a combination of antibiotics, cortisone, and additional pharmacological treatments to aid his recovery.

As the world continues to pray for his swift recovery, the Vatican remains hopeful that Pope Francis will overcome this health challenge and return to his duties soon.


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