-
Mexico asks pope for loan of ancient books held in Vatican library
… books, requested is the Codex Borgia, an especially colorful screen-fold book …
-
DAILY MAVERICK 168: Two new books offer an insider’s view of Nelson & Winnie’s tempestuous yet enduring love
GW425, South Africa, Cape Town, 1990: Nelson Mandela with Winnie Mandela as he is released from Victor Vester prison. ANC – African National Congress African leaders, icons, public figures, famous people, goverment, political. ( Photo: Graeme Williams/ …
-
UN chief welcomes Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed agreement on a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone following talks held in Russia on Friday.
-
Chained and locked up, why some Nigerians turn to religion first to treat the mentally ill
“My mum thought it was something spiritual from her side of the family. So they took me for prayers with the hope that I’d be cured of whatever was wrong,” he told CNN. “My aunt advised my dad that they should take me to camp for prayers …
-
French Open tennis: Unseeded Polish teen Iga Swiatek wins title against the US’ Sofia Kenin
Swiatek, 19, secured Poland’s first-ever Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-1 victory against fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin.
-
Dize: Never underestimate what happens when you ‘let your requests be made known to God’ | RELIGION COMMENTARY
My granddaughter, Marell, is majoring in engineering in college. This summer, she took a job as an instructor for White Water Rafting (WWR). It was a physically strenuous job. She had to paddle vigorously when participants fell down on their part of the …
-
Vatican: Supervision of financial movements strengthened – Vatican News
The President of the Financial Information Authority says the aim of Saturday’s amendments to Law XVIII of 2013 is to make the management of Vatican finances more transparent within a framework of intense and coordinated checks.
-
Buddhist Times News – Taiwan Prez Sets Terms for Talks With China Amid Row on Diktat to Indian Media
By — Shyamal Sinha Taiwan celebrates its National Day on October 10, the day is also more commonly known as “double tenth day”. It commemorates the start of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising in China. It is a day when Taiwanese people both at home and abroad celebrate. Taiwan wants to have “meaningful dialogue” with China…
-
Pope Francis: The fascination of God makes its powerful attraction felt – Vatican News
Pope Francis on Saturday receives a delegation from the Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia in Italy, on the occasion of celebrations marking the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death.
-
Indian actress Sana Khan says she is turning to religion, quits career
Indian actress of Big Boss fame Sana Khan has bid goodbye to Bollywood and her acting career in order to spend her life “in the service of humanity” and following the orders of her “Creator”. The announcement follows on the heels of Sana Khan…