The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests of the Society of St. Pius X after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo’s approval. The decree declared the group in schism and warned its followers they could face the same penalty.
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An 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ pickup truck without permission crashed into a Buddhist monks’ pilgrimage procession in northeastern Thailand, killing eight monks. Police said the boy is in custody and the vehicle is undergoing forensic examination.
The United States has designated Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as a foreign terrorist organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Ecuador welcomed the move, which enables sanctions, asset freezes and possible criminal prosecution against those linked to the group.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people, injuring scores and damaging residential buildings across the capital. Ukrainian officials urged allies to speed delivery of air defense systems and missiles.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to hold wedding-related celebrations at Madison Square Garden this holiday weekend, with about 1,000 guests expected for a Friday event, CBS News reported. New York police are preparing for traffic, media, fans and security around the arena.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The attack came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Moscow was preparing a “massive” strike.
The U.S. men defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, despite Folarin Balogun’s red card. Malik Tillman’s late free kick sealed the Americans’ first knockout win since 2002.