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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday used his first Christmas message as pontiff to call for “peace and consolation for the victims of all current wars in the world” as well as for those suffering from “injustice, political instability, religious persecution and terrorism.”
Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts
Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday used his first Christmas message as pontiff to call for “peace and consolation for the victims of all current wars in the world” as well as for those suffering from “injustice, political instability, religious persecution and terrorism.”
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We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
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Lake District, Cumbria, England
December 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Jean Grey was right.
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Jean Grey was right.
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People get so pissy when I speak out against breeding, as if I'm being pointlessly mean and grumpy about their favorite color or clothing brand. Cats are not colors. They are not clothing. They are sentient creatures who should not have to suffer for human convenience or aesthetic preferences.
🔍NEW STUDY highlights the welfare challenges facing purebred cats in the UK and presents a new framework that encourages an evidence-based perspective.
🔗 Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/qAIk50XyNlj
🔗 Read the open access paper in Animal Welfare: https://ow.ly/QO3n50XyWro
🔗 Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/qAIk50XyNlj
🔗 Read the open access paper in Animal Welfare: https://ow.ly/QO3n50XyWro
December 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
People get so pissy when I speak out against breeding, as if I'm being pointlessly mean and grumpy about their favorite color or clothing brand. Cats are not colors. They are not clothing. They are sentient creatures who should not have to suffer for human convenience or aesthetic preferences.
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Caetano Veloso e Paula Lavigne convocaram novo ato musical para "devolver o Congresso para o povo", após conluio articulado por Motta para aprovar "anistia" a Bolsonaro e tentativa de livrar Carla Zambelli da cassação.
Congresso inimigo do povo: Caetano convoca
Caetano Veloso e Paula Lavigne convocaram novo ato musical para
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December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Caetano Veloso e Paula Lavigne convocaram novo ato musical para "devolver o Congresso para o povo", após conluio articulado por Motta para aprovar "anistia" a Bolsonaro e tentativa de livrar Carla Zambelli da cassação.
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Breaking News: The Archdiocese of New York said it was raising $300 million as it has agreed to negotiate a sex-abuse settlement for 1,300 people.
N.Y. Archdiocese Will Negotiate Sex-Abuse Settlement for 1,300 Accusers
The archdiocese and its accusers have agreed on a mediator. The archdiocese will raise $300 million to fund the settlement.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Breaking News: The Archdiocese of New York said it was raising $300 million as it has agreed to negotiate a sex-abuse settlement for 1,300 people.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Curiosity in Trees by Hope Doe
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Curiosity in Trees by Hope Doe
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Michael E. Mann writes in Nature that people do not have to dismiss or exaggerate the climate threat to justify concerted action. 🧪
Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction
People do not have to dismiss or exaggerate the climate threat to justify concerted action.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Michael E. Mann writes in Nature that people do not have to dismiss or exaggerate the climate threat to justify concerted action. 🧪
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As climate change has pushed global temperatures to record levels, the Amazon has become increasingly combustible. After four decades of research, one scientist is trying to encourage small shifts in behavior there that might help stop fires before they begin. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/c...
November 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
As climate change has pushed global temperatures to record levels, the Amazon has become increasingly combustible. After four decades of research, one scientist is trying to encourage small shifts in behavior there that might help stop fires before they begin. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/c...
