Rome, CNN — An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go into the Sistine Chapel assuming they will get the votes.

On the Monday of Bright Week, the Orthodox Church observes the Day of Commemoration of the Departed.

In Kakheti, in the village of Khodasheni, Telavi Municipality (Eastern Georgia), a man and his two children drowned in a lake.

Monumental artist, sculptor, and president of the Russian Academy of Arts, Zurab Tsereteli, has passed away at the age of 91, Tsereteli’s assistant, Sergei Shagulashvili, told Interfax.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Vatican officials announced his death on Monday.

The National Environmental Agency has released the weather forecast for Georgia for April 18–21.

The National Environmental Agency is warning the population of Georgia about possible frosts.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique commented on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's performance after the match against Aston Villa (3:1).

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique commented on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's performance after the match against Aston Villa (3:1).

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, has arrived in Azerbaijan on his first official visit.

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to trading results from April 15, the US dollar has decreased in value and now stands at 2.7544 lari. The rate that was in effect today was 2.7545 lari.

The National Food Agency of Georgia has issued a warning following the detection of aflatoxin M1—a dangerous mold-related toxin—in several milk products distributed under the Soflis Nobati brand, including milk intended for children.

British Airways has officially returned to the Georgian aviation market, operating its first direct flight between London Heathrow and Tbilisi International Airport after a decade-long pause. The airline will now offer four weekly flights, connecting the capitals of the UK and Georgia with the modern Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Swiss carrier Edelweiss Air has launched direct operations at Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport, further strengthening Georgia’s air links with Western Europe.

In the Gori Municipality, near the village of Shavshvebi, a road traffic accident occurred.

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze met with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán, according to the government administration.

Nikoloz Samkharadze, the Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan and its people for their continued support of Georgia, even during the most challenging moments.

Former Prime Minister and current opposition politician Giorgi Gakharia has been summoned by the temporary investigative commission of the Georgian Parliament. According to the “Gakharia for Georgia” party, the summons states that he has been called in connection with the investigation of the events of June 20, 2019.

“President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen spoke extensively at the summit in Uzbekistan about the Middle Corridor, about opening borders between Armenia and Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, yet she didn’t say a single word about Georgia, which is unfair,” said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

“The opposition will not be able to achieve new elections; the parliamentary elections will take place in 2028.” This was stated by Levan Machavariani, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary faction “Georgian Dream.”

Mariam Khomasuridze, co-founder of the Georgian Wine Guild and an oenologist, emphasizes the importance of expanding Georgian wine’s presence in mature markets such as the UK, Germany, and other EU countries, including those with their own strong winemaking traditions.

"Take a look at the archives to see what Sergo Ordzhonikidze wrote in 1921, and I assure you, you will find almost the same thing that Zuraab Djaparidze is writing today," said Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia.

In several districts of the so-called South Ossetia, including Tskhinvali, firefighters are battling the fire. This was reported by the "Res" agency.

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on March 18, the US dollar strengthened and is now worth 2.7865 lari. The rate that was in effect today was 2.7759 lari.

Donald Trump stated that many elements of a peace agreement on Ukraine have been agreed upon, but much remains unresolved. "I look forward to speaking with President Putin," the U.S. president wrote.