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Speaking before a delegation from the International Network of Catholic Legislators, Pope Francis said the world needed to revive the spirit of hope that prompted the creation of the International Organization for Diplomatic Cooperation after World War II. Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged Catholic lawmakers to “be witnesses of hope,” especially for younger generations, amid the darkness of war that has enveloped the world. Catholics are called to “find the wisdom and strength to see beyond the clouds and, with the hope that comes from their faith, to inspire others, especially young people, to work for a better…
Asia/Indonesia – State and Religion in Indonesia: The Role of Faith in Public Life Agency Fides JAKARTA (Fides) – Indonesia is not a theocratic state, but it is also a secular state. As Indonesians often say, Indonesia is a “moderate” country that recognizes that religion has a vital role in public life and considers it an important element in the life of civil society. This does not mean that the state should have religious power or that it should interfere, interfere or obsessively control the life of religious communities. It does mean that the state stands and acts as a…
Asia/Indonesia – “Differences in our relationship with God are not a cause for conflict. This is what we teach in schools” Interview with Minister of Religion Agency Fides Paolo AffatatoJAKARTA (Fides) – A painting takes up an entire wall in the office of the Minister of Religious Affairs in a ministry building in central Jakarta. The large canvas shows Sukarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, lying down with a wounded war hero in his arms. The rescued man is a Christian and can be seen wearing a rosary around his neck. A mosque and a church can…
ZURICH (Reuters) – Debt levels in the United States and Europe are a risk to international financial stability and for Switzerland, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday.In an interview with Swiss daily newspaper Blick, Keller-Sutter praised Switzerland's “disciplined” finances, saying they had enabled the country to cope with the economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia's aggression in Ukraine.In contrast, other countries “have so much debt that they can barely take action anymore,” she said, citing France as an example.”Or look at America. America is a time bomb. The mini-crash…
The Week 0 college football schedule begins on Saturday with a national title contender taking the lead in the first time slot. Florida State takes on Georgia Tech in Dublin at noon ET. The Seminoles are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Week 0 college football odds from SportsLine. Meanwhile, across the country, Nevada takes on SMU at 8pm ET on CBS Sports Network with Preston Stone and the Mustangs being favored by a large margin of 27.5 points.Who should you target in these and other games with your Week 0 college football betting? Before locking in any college football predictions…
ZURICH (Reuters) – Debt levels in the United States and Europe are a risk to international financial stability and for Switzerland, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday.In an interview with Swiss daily newspaper Blick, Keller-Sutter praised Switzerland's “disciplined” finances, saying they had enabled the country to cope with the economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia's aggression in Ukraine.In contrast, other countries “have so much debt that they can barely take action anymore,” she said, citing France as an example.”Or look at America. America is a time bomb. The mini-crash…
ZURICH, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Debt levels in the United States and Europe pose a risk to global financial stability and to Switzerland, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said in a newspaper interview on Tuesday.In an interview with Swiss daily newspaper Blick, Keller-Sutter praised Switzerland's “disciplined” finances, saying they had enabled the country to cope with the economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia's aggression in Ukraine.In contrast, other countries “have so much debt that they can barely take action anymore,” she said, citing France as an example.”Or look at America. America is a time bomb. The…
British nationals have been given new warnings about travelling to Iceland following the volcanic eruption that occurred just days ago.Iceland is home to beautiful landscapes that attract visitors every year. The Blue Lagoon, Skógafoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park and Kirkjufell are just a few of the beautiful sights that Iceland has to offer.If you're planning on visiting this European country, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has some key advice for you.”Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are frequent in Iceland. Recently there has been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula in south-west Iceland, the most recent of…
Alligators are fearsome predators that can grow to be as large as 23 feet long and weigh up to 2,000 pounds. Their powerful jaws can exert a bite force of 3,700 psi, roughly the same pressure as the concentrated weight of 1.5 tons in a single bite. To put it in perspective, that's nearly three times the bite force of a great white shark. However, the man was unable to stop them and instead took the shovel and lunged at the group of crocodiles, causing them to panic and jump into the pond-like body of water. The video was shared…
New images have been released of what is set to be the world's largest football stadium. advertisementThe Grand Stade Hassan II in the Moroccan capital, Casablanca, is set to become the world's largest football stadium with a capacity of 115,000 spectators, just in time for the African country to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.Morocco will host the tournament alongside Portugal and Spain, with Casablanca already selected to host the final. Preparations for the foundations of the stadium are due to begin in October 2023 on the 100-hectare site.The current record holder for the largest football stadium is the Junnado…