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20 October 2025Monday of week 29 in Ordinary Time Santa Iria chapel, Tomar, PortugalReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: C(I).First readingRomans 4:20-25We must believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the deadSince God had made him a promise, Abraham refused either to deny it or even to doubt it, but drew strength from faith and gave glory to God, convinced that God had power to do what he had promised. This is the faith that was ‘considered as justifying him.’ Scripture however does not refer only to him but to us as well when it says that...

His father’s values explain why he hates the America you love. In today’s political landscape, few figures embody the fusion of imported radicalism and homegrown extremism more vividly than Zohran Mamdani. His rise is not an isolated phenomenon. It’s the product of a layered history that stretches from the British Empire’s colonial machinations in East Africa to the ideological battleground of New York City. Understanding his ideological roots reveals not only where this movement came from but where it may be heading. The story begins in colonial Uganda, where the British cemented their rule by granting privileged status to Indian...

A major cloud computing service went offline early Monday, causing problems for thousands of websites and services including leading retailers, publishers and games. Amazon Web Services first reported a problem at 12:11 a.m. PT (3:11 a.m. ET) and said it was dealing with an "operational issue" affecting 14 different services in its center in northern Virginia. "We can confirm increased error rates and latencies for multiple AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region," the AWS health dashboard said. At 5:27 a.m. ET the dashboard said there were "significant signs of recovery," despite a large backlog of requests and 30 minutes later...

This came as Saudi Arabia tabled a motion on Oct. 17 to defer the vote by one year. The United Nations body specializing in regulating global shipping voted on Oct. 17 to delay a vote on the adoption of a proposed framework that would impose a global carbon tax on international shipping—a regulation the United States has strongly opposed.

If the mainstream media is to be believed, this weekend’s No Kings protests were by far the largest ever. And we’re not talking just the largest No Kings protests. They are claiming it was the largest turnout for a single day of protests in the history of the United States — PERIOD. That’s a big claim. So if that’s true… why are there so many examples of the mainstream media using OLD or MANIPULATED footage in their coverage? Maybe, like so much else, the mainstream media is focused on propping up an agenda… rather than simply reporting the facts as...

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to call for the EU to play a greater role in increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza … at an EU foreign minister meeting today. […] Speaking ahead of today’s meeting, the Tánaiste said the EU’s focus on the Middle East “must now be on preserving the ceasefire and flooding Gaza with desperately needed humanitarian aid”. “The people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering. Ireland has announced an additional €6 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza to fund urgent food, medical care and other vital services,” he added. …

THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST 1322 The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist. 1323 "At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse,...

Helen Andrews' address delivered at NatCon 5 in Washington, DC on Sept. 2, 2025.

Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, formerly known as the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, is a significant historical and architectural landmark in Pecs. Originally constructed between 1543 and 1546 by Pasha Qasim the Victorious during the Ottoman occupation, this building remains one of the largest surviving Ottoman structures in Hungary. Situated prominently on Széchenyi Square, it stands as a testament to the city's layered history, where East meets West in a remarkable architectural fusion. Evliya Celebi, the famed Turkish traveler, praised the mosque's scenic location in the 1660s, reflecting its importance in the city's skyline. Following the reconquest...

Support for Reform UK among British Indians has tripled since the election, according to polling from a diaspora group that suggests Nigel Farage’s party is gaining ground in some demographics where it has struggled. Research by the 1928 Institute, a group of Oxford academics who analyse the British Indian community, shows backing for Reform has jumped in the past year from 4% to 13%. The findings, which are being released to coincide with Diwali, show support for Farage’s party among Britain’s largest minority ethnic community remains well below the national level. But the increase since the election is far higher...

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This time it’s Jane’s jungle Earlier this month, NYC’s largest Gothic cathedral celebrated the annual feast day of St. Francis of Assisi and his ancient Blessing of the Animals. For 11 years, until the pandemic, I hosted a similar animal’s holiday at St. John the Divine. We loved all — the young, babies, healthy, strays, police dogs, the sick, frail, old, rescues, a frog, fish in containers, turtles, horses outside, sheep, pigs, cows, camels, donkeys, chickens, goats. Even a choir and a rabbi for the Jewish animals. Police rerouted traffic. I remember His Eminence Cardinal Dolan flat on the floor...

Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump administration policies unfurled on Saturday, many in the spirit of a street party that countered the “hate America” depiction advanced by senior members of the party. Instead of provocation, there were marching bands, huge banners with “we the people” references to the US constitution, and protesters wearing inflatable costumes, particularly frogs, which have emerged as a sign of resistance. It was the third mass mobilization since Trump’s return to the White House and came against the backdrop of a government shutdown that not only has closed federal...

A California Highway Patrol cruiser was struck by shrapnel Saturday after an artillery round fired during a U.S. Marine Corps anniversary event exploded prematurely over Interstate 5 — a mishap officials described as “unusual and concerning.” The explosion occurred during a highly contentious ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Camp Pendleton, a sprawling base north of San Diego. The exercise, which featured live ordinance and aerial displays, was meant to officially commemorate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary — and, unofficially, serve as a counterpoint to the nationwide “No Kings” demonstration against President Donald...

A healthcare company’s regional president and her husband are accused of ditching their 6-month-old daughter in their tent on the beach during her nap time while the rest of the family went on a long walk along the shore Friday afternoon. Sara Sommers Wilks and her husband, Brian Wilks, were both arrested shortly after police responded to reports of an abandoned baby at Florida’s Miramar Beach around noon Friday. Sommers Wilks, 37, and Wilks, 40, told police that they’d “lost track of time” while on a walk with their three older children, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook....

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a house where airplanes park in the front yard? 🛩️ Welcome to John Travolta’s unbelievable $250 million lifestyle! The Hollywood legend, famous for Grease and Saturday Night Fever, doesn’t just collect luxury cars – he collects airplanes. In this video, we’ll explore Travolta’s 7,000 sq. ft. mansion at Jumbolair Aviation Estate in Florida, a private community with the longest private runway in America. You’ll see how jets literally taxi up to his front door, the insane cost of building this airport neighborhood, and the shocking story of how Travolta nearly crashed one...

Blackwater Founder Proposes Private Army to Defend Christians in Nigeria — A Dangerous, Unverified Gambit That Could Fuel the War He Claims to Fight Erik Prince, the controversial founder of Blackwater, is the latest provocateur to throw petrol on Nigeria’s smouldering security crisis. Over the past week social feeds and fringe outlets have circulated what is described as a direct appeal from Prince to the Vatican — ostensibly asking Pope Leo XIV to bankroll a private military company to protect Nigerian Christians from Islamist militants. The claim, repeated widely on X, Facebook and community forums, has been carried by small...

The FBI is investigating after the Secret Service found a hunting stand... Two federal immigration agents attacked in a southern suburb of Chicago... Two are dead after a cargo plane slid off the runway... US President Donald Trump announcing an end to US payments and subsidies to Colombia... another deadly US attack...this time on a Colombian vessel... Israel deciding that the ceasefire with Hamas is back in place... In Bolivia two decades of Leftist rule ending... Two killed in a Ukrainian drone attack... On Newsdump Friday a selective release of documents related...Jeffrey Epstein... A 'major robbery' of 'priceless' jewelry from...

Step inside the Met and explore the Roman world through its art. From vibrant wall paintings that once decorated villas, to commanding imperial statues that projected power, to intimate Fayum portraits that preserved memory in Egypt, these works reveal how Romans saw themselves -- in life, in rule, and in death. Join Darius Arya as we uncover the stories behind the Met's most fascinating Roman treasures. Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire | 14:35 Ancient Rome Live | 82K subscribers | 5,364 views | October 2, 2025 The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 1000 Fifth Avenue |...