Pope’s Warning to Catholic Clerks During Christmas
During his Christmas speech in Vatican, Italy, Pope Francis challenged Vatican cardinals, bishops, and bureaucrats to embrace humility this Christmas season, claiming that their pride, self-interest, and the “glitter of our armor” were ruining their spiritual life and the church’s mission. As he has done in the past, Francis used his annual Christmas address to […]
Raising a Tiger Outside, Creating Danger inside
In less than 20 years, China has gone from being just the most populous nation in the world to becoming the world’s Industry Superpower. It has succeeded in quadrupling its GDP, with recorded growth rates of as much as 15% annually and has almost eradicated extreme poverty amongst its citizens, creating a new class of […]
Angels Around US
Christmas season. Everything about it makes you excited (except of course you are the grinch). The presents under the tree (so far so good for adults), the oversized Christmas sweaters, the chance to spend time with family and friends and let’s not forget the headache of having 10 kids in one house for the holidays. […]
Christmas Markets in Europe
One of the best things to do in the festive season is to visit a Christmas market. Get into the festive spirit by sampling delicious Christmas fare, heart-warming drinks and delightful carols. Here are a few tips on where to enjoy the best Christmas markets in Europe Copenhagen During the weeks leading up to […]
Texas Builds Their Own Border Wall
According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Legislature took a hard stance to ensure that the state had adequate money to construct a wall while still maintaining a national guard presence on the border. They are attempting to safeguard the border quickly while simultaneously pursuing the long-term aim of constructing the wall. Texas public […]
French and British at a Coincidental New War?
In history, France and Britain were constantly at war with each other. The 20th century made the two countries friends and ended the age-old conflict. However, this December, France issued new restrictions for Britons entering France, not because of a political conflict, but because of the new Omicron variant that swept through Europe and the […]
Verrocchio, The Master of Renaissance Masters
Andrea del Verrocchio (c. 1435–1488) gained fame as a sculptor whose masterpieces in bronze rival ancient sculpture in their naturalism and expressiveness. A favorite of the Medici, the de facto rulers of Florence, Verrocchio was also a celebrated painter and draftsman whose workshop became a training ground for the preeminent painters of the High Renaissance, […]
Instead of Reindeers, Tornadoes Ransacked Six American States at Once
Trails of rubble, fallen houses, and snapped three trunks could be found in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Storm Prediction Center’s weather model, more than 50 tornadoes have been reported throughout the central and southern United States during the dusk hours on Friday, December […]
From Christmas Markets to Fines, Europeans Embrace a Chilling Christmas
After parties, malls, restaurants, and traveling being largely canceled during 2020’s Christmas holiday, many in Europe are now hoping to enjoy a normal Christmas holiday this year. But the new surge in Omicron cases is about to undermine this year’s cheerful ending. Inflations In France, more than 29% of parents have given up purchasing toys […]
Tornadoes Caught on Video in Kentucky
Trails of rubbles, fallen houses, and snapped three trunks could be found in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Storm Prediction Center’s weather model, more than 50 tornadoes have been reported throughout the central and southern United States during the dusk hours on Friday, December […]