Russia Condemns US Strikes On Venezuela; Slams 'Illegal Invasion' | Breaking News | ET Now Russia has strongly condemned the United States’ strikes on Venezuela, calling them an “illegal invasion” and a gross violation of international law. In a sharp response, Moscow warned that unilateral military action undermines global stability and sets a dangerous precedent. The statement comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions following reports of explosions near military installations in Caracas and claims of US-led military action. The developments have triggered international concern, with global powers closely watching how the situation unfolds.
The Christmas Eve homily of Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako of Baghdad, delivered at the Chaldean Cathedral of St. Joseph, sparked major controversy in Iraq. He said: “There is talk about normalization, and I hope from the new government that normalization in Iraq and with Iraq will take place. Iraq is the land of the prophets. Just as the Talmud was written in Babylon, the world should come to Iraq, not elsewhere.” The phrase was quickly interpreted by some Iraqi media and politicians as advocating normalization of relations with Israel. The Eucharistic celebration was attended by Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who later commented on the homily, saying: “In Iraq, we do not need normalization; rather, we need brotherhood, love, and coexistence”. He added that “normalization” in Iraq’s context was linked to an “occupying entity,” referring to Israel. Iraq’s parliament passed a law in 2022 that makes it a criminal offense to normalize ties with the Israeli state — …More
Rio Rings in 2026 With Christ the Redeemer Drone Show: On December 31, Rio de Janeiro celebrated New Year’s Eve with large public events. The main celebration took place at Copacabana Beach and was attended by approximately 2.6 million people. It was one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations worldwide. The event featured fireworks, live music, and a coordinated drone light show with 1,200 drones. One of the drone formations depicted an enormous image of the Christ the Redeemer statue in the sky.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil celebrated New Year’s Eve 2026 with a spectacular drone light show that featured a giant image of the Christ the Redeemer statue in the sky above Copacabana Beach
On this feast of the Holy Name: here's an article on the monogram IHS. I've heard many Catholics are confused to it's meaning. Some think it is an abbreviation for the Latin "Iesus Hominum Salvator" (Jesus, Savior of Mankind) or "In hoc signo", a phrase meaning (In this sign). But it's actually Greek...
03.01.2025 Pope FRANCIS, CARD. FERNANDEZ AND MSGR.KENNEDY INTERPRETED VATICAN COUNCIL II UNETHICALLY DURING THE VIGANO-SCHISM TRIAL: POPE LEO MUST CORRECT THE INJUSTICE Institutional dishonesty. Injustice against Vigano Obsolete- was the interpretation of Vatican Council II during the trial for schism of Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano. We can now interpret all Magisterial Documents rationally, with ‘therednot being an exceptionfor theblue’. Catholics, and Archbishop Vigano, are not obliged to interpret the Council deceptively, to produce liberalism. This is a legal issue. This is a concrete case of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), Vatican, interpreting subjective and unknown cases of Lumen Gentium 8,14,15,16,Unitatis Redintigratio 3, Nostra Aetate 2, Gaudium et Specs 22 etc, as being objective and known examples of salvation outside the Church and so alleged objective exceptions for the past exclusivist ecclesiology of the Church. The error can be verified in …More
Longfu Temple in Hezhou, legally rebuilt in 2024, was destroyed despite local villagers’ protests and resistance. by Liang Changpu The police demolish Longfu Temple. Screenshot. On December 23, in Xinglongzhai Village, Zhongshan County, Hezhou City, Guangxi, the Chinese Communist Party once again demonstrated its unique interpretation of “religious management”: if it exists, demolish it; if villagers resist, gas them; if anyone films it, arrest them. This time, the target was Longfu Temple, a modest folk‑religion shrine rebuilt by villagers with their own savings after decades of neglect. The temple had stood in the area for generations, long enough that locals cannot even remember when it first appeared. But in today’s China, longevity may be a liability. As villagers reported, the local government dispatched more than 100 personnel, including police, firefighters, and medical staff, to carry out a “forced demolition operation.” One might think such a large team was preparing to …
Not a church - but read to learn about China: On December 23, 2025, police in Xinglongzhai Village, Hezhou, Guangxi forcibly demolished Longfu Temple, a folk-religion shrine rebuilt by villagers in 2024–2025 with private donations. Despite no prior objections during reconstruction, authorities suddenly labeled the temple an illegal structure and deployed over 100 personnel to carry out the demolition. Villagers protested, forming human barricades; clashes followed, resulting in arrests and injuries. Police ultimately fired irritant gas into the temple to force out women sheltering inside before razing the building. The incident reflects a broader campaign by the Chinese Communist Party to suppress religious and community spaces viewed as ideologically uncontrollable, highlighting growing tensions between state power, local communities, and cultural memory.
Not a church - but read to learn about China: On December 23, 2025, police in Xinglongzhai Village, Hezhou, Guangxi forcibly demolished Longfu Temple, a folk-religion shrine rebuilt by villagers in 2024–2025 with private donations. Despite no prior objections during reconstruction, authorities suddenly labeled the temple an illegal structure and deployed over 100 personnel to carry out the demolition. Villagers protested, forming human barricades; clashes followed, resulting in arrests and injuries. Police ultimately fired irritant gas into the temple to force out women sheltering inside before razing the building. The incident reflects a broader campaign by the Chinese Communist Party to suppress religious and community spaces viewed as ideologically uncontrollable, highlighting growing tensions between state power, local communities, and cultural memory.