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Our Holy Translators
Every year on the second Saturday of October, Armenians everywhere celebrate the Feast of the Holy Translators, in commemoration of those intellectual and spiritual giants who laid the foundations of Armenian literature, and of those who followed...
79,000 Jamaicans still living in multidimensional poverty
Nearly 79,000 Jamaicans, or 2.8 per cent of the population, remain trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to the newly released 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
Pope canonizes Venezuela’s beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ as its first saint
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid a years-long economic crisis and a rising...
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor'...
Thousands of jubilant Venezuelans filled the square and draped Venezuelan flags on its police barricades, adding splashes of red, blue and yellow that perfectly matched the uniforms of the attending Swiss Guards. Thousands more who couldn't travel...
Pope Leo gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ as 1st saint
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid a yearslong economic crisis and new...
Letters to the Editor | Oct. 22, 2025
Trump’s Barynya President Donald Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine’s war with Russia has emerged once again. Less than a month ago, Trump, on his Truth Social platform, asserted that Ukraine’s territorial integrity could be restored to its prewar...
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved ’doctor of the poor’ as 1st saint
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Nicole Winfield And Jorge Rueda Published Oct 19, 2025 • 4 minute read Pope Leo XIV, presides over a Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, during which he will canonize...
Former Satanic Priest Among Seven Elevated to Sainthood by Pope
Pope Leo XIV canonized seven religious figures in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 19, with bells ringing out as an estimated 70,000 people witnessed the historic ceremony. The diverse group included martyrs, missionaries, and founders of...
New California Law Could Help Illuminate Middle Eastern Community Disparities
A state bill recently signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to shine a spotlight on the hidden inequities felt in one of California’s most diverse communities – Middle East and North African residents. For Orange County – home to Little Arabia...
Trump announces visit to China 'early next year'
Today's headlines: Sanae Takaichi is Japan's new prime minister; Burmese junta raids KK Park scam centre, seizes 30 Starlink receivers;. Israeli raids in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah “terrorist sites”; Vance is in Israel today; Two...
The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters
MENASource October 21, 2025 • 2:43 pm ET Print this page The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters By Amit Yarom When recent reports surfaced that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto might visit Israel, speculation...
Irish football has reason to hope, just not in Lisbon
There isn't much excitement building within Irish football circles as Ireland prepare to face Portugal and Armenia in this international window. With our hopes of World Cup qualification pretty much extinguished, tomorrow night’s tie against one...
FAK-Induced Time Dependent Cell Response Profiling: Prediction, Identification, and Analysis of Anti-Tumor Immune Natural Products
Introduction Malignant tumors are a leading cause of non-natural death, significantly threatening human health.1,2 Traditional treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy often fall short of expectations. As we learn more about the...
News The Independent Pope Leo makes beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ Venezuela’s first saint
Venezuela is poised for a moment of national celebration this Sunday as Pope Leo XIV canonises the nation's beloved "doctor of the poor", José Gregorio Hernández. The historic ceremony will bestow upon the Caribbean nation its first saint,...
Pope Leo makes beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ Venezuela’s first saint
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Pope Leo canonizes Venezuela's ‘doctor of the poor' as saint
Pope Leo XIV will finally canonize Venezuela's beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday, offering the Caribbean nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid its years-long economic crisis and new tensions with the United States. José Gregorio...
Pope Leo canonizes Venezuela's beloved 'doctor of the poor'
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid a yearslong economic crisis and new...
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonising first saint
Jose Gregorio Hernandez, revered by millions for his dedication to poor people, will be canonised alongside Mother Carmen Rendiles Martinez, the founder of a Venezuelan religious order, at a Mass in St Peter’s Square. Thousands of Venezuelans are...
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will finally canonize Venezuela's beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday, offering the Caribbean nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid its years-long economic crisis and new tensions with the United States....
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ as 1st saint
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will finally canonize Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday, offering the Caribbean nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid its years-long economic crisis and new tensions with the United...