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6 hours, 29 minutes ago

Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year

Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year that is expected to draw millions of visitors. The renovation work on the 18th-century monument that's one of the Italian capital's main attractions cost 327,000 euros. “This way visitors will have ample opportunity to observe it and …

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11 hours, 20 minutes ago

A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know

Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany. At the start of Christmas Eve Mass, Francis will push open the Holy Door on St. Peter’s Basilica, which will stay open throughout …

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Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!” Francis said, delivering his Sunday blessing from indoors due to a cold and as a …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

For some, the pope’s big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans

Associated Press

When Pope Francis left the Vatican earlier this month for his traditional Christmastime outing downtown, he acknowledged what many Romans have been complaining about for months: That his big plans for a Holy Year had turned their city into a giant construction pit, with traffic-clogging roadworks tearing up major thoroughfares, scaffolding covering prized monuments and short-term rentals gobbling up apartment …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary

India Today

On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the British-era 'Short Street' in central Kolkata will be renamed 'St Francis Xavier Sarani.' St Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, is known for leading the first Christian mission to Japan in the 16th century as part of his work for the Portuguese Empire. ALL YOU NEED …

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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity’: PM Modi

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: Describing the Mahakumbh-2025 as a “Maha yagna” of unity, PM Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes for the religious congregation, saying it would take the country’s cultural and spiritual identity to newer heights. Addressing a gathering on the mela premises in Paraygaraj, he said the Mahakumbh would not only provide social strength but economic empowerment as well. …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Temple wins 110-81 over Holy Family

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PHILADELPHIA — Zion Stanford had 25 points in Temple’s 110-81 win against Holy Family on Tuesday night. Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 23 points while going 7 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Know the date, time, significance and rituals of the holy day

Hindustan Times

Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Mokshada Ekadashi is observed on December 11. Devotees believe that observing a fast and offering prayers to Lord Vishnu on this day helps cleanse all sins and grant moksha. Significance and rituals The word ‘Mokshada’ in Mokshada Ekadashi means liberation, marking this Ekadashi as spiritual. To celebrate Lord Vishnu’s holy and spiritual energy during the day, they …

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2 weeks ago

Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pope Francis made a plea for peace while unveiling a nativity featuring baby Jesus nestled in a keffiyeh in Vatican City on Saturday. The pontiff declared “Enough wars, enough violence!” while receiving a delegation of representatives from the Palestinian groups that organized the project by Bethlehem-based artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, Vatican News reported. Part …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

GOT7 confirms highly anticipated comeback and drops release date with hilarious reveal

Hindustan Times

It was previously reported that GOT7 is planning their comeback as a group after 3 years. GOT7 confirms the release date of their new comeback album Taking the announcement to X, formerly known as Twitter, BamBam wrote, “GOT7 is coming back on 20th,” on Saturday, December 7. Netizens react to GOT7’s comeback announcement A user on X wrote, “Got7 back …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Who is George Jacob Koovakad? Pope Francis elevates Indian priest as cardinal, PM Modi ‘proud’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad's elevation as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis is a matter of great joy and pride for India. Delighted at His Eminence George Jacob Koovakad being created a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by His Holiness Pope Francis," Modi said …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash

Wired

On the evening of November 19, art adviser Adam Biesk was finishing work at his California home when he overheard a conversation between his wife and son, who had just come downstairs. Earlier that evening, at 7:48 pm PT, Biesk’s son had released into the wild 1 billion units of a new crypto coin, which he named Gen Z Quant. …

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3 weeks ago

Hundreds of customers race to buy five-star rated hair diffuser with £60 off this Cyber Monday: It's become the 'holy grail for curls'

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Shop The tried-and-true hair tool creates soft and defined curls by combining a diffuser and a hairdryer in a single tool According to scores of user testimonies, the Bellissima Diffon Supreme is a strong contender if you're looking for a reliable, professional-quality diffuser to enhance your curls and minimise frizz. While some hair dryers are …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nagore dargah festival begins with holy flag hoisting

The Hindu

The 468th annual Nagore Dargah Kanduri Festival commenced with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony, led by Kalifa Masthan Sahib Qadri, the Nagore Dargah’s Kalifa. The event was led by Chief Trustee Seyyad Muhammad Haji Hussein Sahib and included special prayers for the well-being of the community. The Kanduri festival will officially commence with the flag hoisting on December 2, with …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Know important dates, location, historical significance, and more

Live Mint

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious festivals, will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025. Historical significance The Kumbh Mela is celebrated to mark the occasion of the mythical "amrit" that was churned from the ocean by gods and demons in Hindu mythology. Here are the key dates for the …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Secrets of the real-life exorcist: He's the vicar who's been specially trained by the Church to banish poltergeists and this is why he's certain that supernatural hauntings are real

Daily Mail

Twenty-seven years ago, after the Very Reverend Dr Jason Bray was first ordained, he and his wife moved into a small house in a churchyard in Abergavenny, where he was to be a minister. ‘If I pay attention to my breathing,’ he says, ‘I just know something’s happening.’ A few years ago, Bray was approached by a lady whose parents …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Reality TV star Jacob Rees-Mogg is launching a new career – but the locals aren’t convinced

The Independent

Pro-Brexit, pro-hunting, anti-abortion former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg is a somewhat divisive figure. open image in gallery ‘Locals are full of anecdotes that, over the years, have painted a pretty unpleasant picture of the former Etonian’ “People like that have no clue what everyday people have to go through,” local resident Daisy Yeo, 22, tells me. He’s not fit to …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Brahmostavam concludes at Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Brahmostavam celebrations started on November 24 at Hare Krishna Golden Temple concluded grandly on Friday. As part of concluding day celebrations, Maha Purnahuti, Utsavar Abhishekam, Chakra Snanam to various Utsavar Deities were conducted in the morning, followed by Pushpa Yagam and a grand 108 Kalasha Maha Churnabhishekam to Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Nitai Gauranga and …

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Green, Holy Cross Crusaders to face the Virginia Cavaliers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Holy Cross Crusaders at Virginia Cavaliers Charlottesville, Virginia; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia hosts Holy Cross in a matchup of Division 1 Division squads. Holy Cross averages 11.0 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents. Virginia’s average of …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it’s more complicated

Associated Press

NORTHEAST HARBOR, Maine — When Donald Trump was elected president earlier this month, Caroline Pryor’s mind turned immediately to the man who lives down the road — Leonard Leo. “We are making people on the island aware of who he is, and they might question taking his money,” Mary Jane Schepers, one of the protesters, said as she urged runners …

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4 weeks ago

Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter’s tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year

Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb remotely as part of the Vatican’s technological outreach with its far-flung flock during the upcoming Holy Year. Pope Francis will inaugurate a webcam on Dec. 2 to be installed beneath the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. Another webcam will be placed on the basilica’s Holy …

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4 weeks ago

'Take it off!': Kim K's Dolce & Gabbana X SKIMS campaign comes under fire for pairing lingerie with the holy rosary

Hindustan Times

Nothing about Kim Kardashian's public persona is casual. Kim Kardashian's cross connection: The internet doesn't approve of how the SKIMS mogul has been styling holy iconography Meant as a promotional post for the last few D&G X SKIMS pieces up for grabs, the carousel shared by Kim featured her dressing out of a pristine white, lace lined lingerie set. Sleek …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Holy S**t': Josh Brolin Spills On Near-Fight With Denzel Washington On Set Of This '00s Film

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Josh Brolin has opened up about a tense moment between him and Denzel Washington where the two “almost got into a fight” on the set of Ridley Scott’s 2007 movie, “American Gangster.” Brolin, in an interview with Graham Bensinger published on Wednesday, noted that he and Washington “get along very well now” before recalling how the scuffle …

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1 month ago

Chrsitmas travellers to Italy will face airport strikes and flight delays, warns Foreign Office

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Looking further ahead, a new Foreign Office bulletin warns about Holy Year, which begins on Christmas Eve 2024 and will …

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Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year

A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

For some, the pope’s big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans

'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary

‘Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity’: PM Modi

Temple wins 110-81 over Holy Family

Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Know the date, time, significance and rituals of the holy day

Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh

GOT7 confirms highly anticipated comeback and drops release date with hilarious reveal

Who is George Jacob Koovakad? Pope Francis elevates Indian priest as cardinal, PM Modi ‘proud’

A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash

Hundreds of customers race to buy five-star rated hair diffuser with £60 off this Cyber Monday: It's become the 'holy grail for curls'

Nagore dargah festival begins with holy flag hoisting

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Know important dates, location, historical significance, and more

Secrets of the real-life exorcist: He's the vicar who's been specially trained by the Church to banish poltergeists and this is why he's certain that supernatural hauntings are real

Reality TV star Jacob Rees-Mogg is launching a new career – but the locals aren’t convinced

Brahmostavam concludes at Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills

Green, Holy Cross Crusaders to face the Virginia Cavaliers

Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it’s more complicated

Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter’s tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year

'Take it off!': Kim K's Dolce & Gabbana X SKIMS campaign comes under fire for pairing lingerie with the holy rosary

'Holy S**t': Josh Brolin Spills On Near-Fight With Denzel Washington On Set Of This '00s Film

Chrsitmas travellers to Italy will face airport strikes and flight delays, warns Foreign Office