How Michelangelo’s 3 Pietàs speak to a suffering world
The Pietà evokes the suffering of mothers ‘who hold their children not knowing if their children will survive.’
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Russia Recruiting Syrians for Warfare in Ukraine, WSJ Reports
Russia is recruiting fighters in Syria for urban warfare in Ukraine as Moscow deepens its offensive against its smaller neighbor, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Putin's jihad
Having began his conquest of Chechnya under the guise of fighting Islamist terrorists, Putin has ended up setting up an authoritarian jihadist Islamic Republic under Russian control. This gives us a hint as to what he will do if he is allowed to win his war against those he calls Ukrainian neo-Nazis.'
Pope’s South Sudan visit will be both political and pastoral
Crux,Expectations are high in South Sudan that Pope Francis’s long-awaited visit to the country in July will bring what many hope will be a message of comfort and also a fresh boost to the national peace process.
Pope sends cardinals as envoys for Ukraine crisis
Crux,At his Angelus address on Sunday Pope Francis announced that two Vatican officials – Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny – will be sent as papal envoys for the Ukraine crisis.
Critics Fear Restored Iranian Nuclear Deal With Pave Way to Atomic Bomb
While the world remains focused on Ukraine, a major geopolitical event is unfolding in Vienna. The new or renegotiated Iranian nuclear deal is reportedly close to signing and critics are concerned this version is worse than the original.
Critics Fear Restored Iranian Nuclear Deal Will Pave Way to Atomic Bomb
While the world remains focused on Ukraine, a major geopolitical event is unfolding in Vienna. The new or renegotiated Iranian nuclear deal is reportedly close to signing and critics are concerned this version is worse than the original.
Rome’s Ukrainian community rallies to help homeland
Crux,The collection in the Basilica of Santa Sofia, home to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Rome, began almost immediately, with people brining food, medicine, clothes, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and other necessities.
Russia Sets Cease-Fire for Evacuations Amid Heavy Shelling
Even as Russia announced a cease-fire starting Monday morning and the opening of humanitarian corridors in several areas, its armed forces continued to pummel Ukrainian cities, with rockets hitting residential buildings.
'Premeditated Murder': Russian 'Ceasefire' Meant 'More Shooting' as Ukrainians Try to Escape
Even as Russia announced a cease-fire starting Monday morning and the opening of humanitarian corridors in several areas, its armed forces continued to pummel Ukrainian cities, with rockets hitting residential buildings.
