Pope Leo XIV Recites Angelus Prayer, Thanks Wellwishers After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV held his first public engagement since his lung cancer surgery on Sunday, as he recited the Angelus prayer from the window of Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The surgery had taken place just a few days before, after Pope Leo had been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
After the prayer, he thanked the people who have prayed for him in recent days and said he appreciated the support. He added he will now gradually return to his commitments as he recovers.
Bustling Cities See Protests Over Cost of Living and School Conditions
On Saturday, violence broke out across France during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living. In the southern French city of Limoges, an historic town hall was set ablaze during national protests. Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
In Albania, police in Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
Global Tensions and Celebrations: From Ukraine to Sunderland
Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests.
Europe-wide tensions continued as protesters in Paris clashed with police after weeks of student demonstrations. In Ukraine, Kyiv claims to have recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months.
Sunderland fans celebrated their team's first European away win in 53 years, defeating Torreense 2-1 in the Europa League in Portugal.
In a shocking drone strike, a block of flats was destroyed in Russia's strikes on Ukraine. At least three people were killed in overnight strikes in Kyiv, as reported by BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson.
Student protesters in France have told the BBC they will continue their actions until change is made.