Pope skips Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at Colosseum to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope skips Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at Colosseum to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says.
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The TelegraphWhy Netflix’s ‘disgusting’ religious epic is angering Palestinians and Christians alike
It’s not unusual for films to attract controversy on release, particularly when they deal with Bible stories, but Netflix’s new feature Mary is taking flak from two directions at once, angering Palestinian supporters and conservative Christians alike.
- The Independent
Neighbours protest after Muslim couple buy home in India: ‘This is a Hindu society’
Protesting residents hold up banners asking previous Hindu owner to take house back
- The Independent
These two factors are the keys that helped Jimmy Carter live to 100, grandson says
Jason Carter says grandfather has ‘never given up on anything in his life and he’s not going to start now’
- Associated Press
Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans
Pope Francis on Saturday installed 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda: A Dominican preacher who acted as the spiritual father for Francis' recent gathering of bishops, a Neapolitan “street priest” like himself, and a Peruvian bishop who has strongly backed his crackdown on abuse. Francis’ 10th consistory to create new princes of the church is also the biggest infusion of voting-age cardinals in his 11-year pontificate, further cementing his imprint on the group of men who will one day elect his successor. With Saturday's additions, Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.
- Evening Standard
Melbourne synagogue fire condemned as ‘act of antisemitism’ by Anthony Albanese as police hunt arsonists
The blaze in the Adass Israel Synagogue is an escalation in targeted attacks in Australia since the war began between Israel and Hamas
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- Malay Mail
After Zahid cracks open door, Khairy says never left Umno ‘in my heart’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said he did accept offers to join other political outfit...
- People
18-Year-Old Woman Last Seen on Halloween Found Dead: 'At a Loss for Words,' Sister Says
"We are still grateful to know that we have found her and can send her off properly," said Mai Sai Vue's sister
- Malay Mail
Kindergarten teacher in Johor dies five days after cobra bite
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A kindergarten teacher passed away in Johor this morning, five days after being bitten by a black-...
- Cinema Online
Aaron Kwok doesn't want to indulge daughters with luxury
The singer wants his two kids to learn that they have to work for what they want
- Associated Press
Mexico president will ask Trump to deport non-Mexican migrants directly to their home countries
Mexico’s president said Thursday she will ask President-elect Donald Trump to deport non-Mexican migrants directly to their home countries, rather than dumping them at the Mexican border. President Claudia Sheinbaum said she hopes to reach an agreement with Trump so that “they send people who come from other countries to their countries of origin.” Mexico, like any other country, is not obligated to accept non-Mexican migrants, but it has agreed to do so in the recent past, especially from countries like Cuba and Venezuela, which often refuse deportation flights from the United States, but may accept them from Mexico.
- Cinema Online
Zhao Wei breaks social media silence to mourn mentor Chiung Yao's death
The actress posted on Weibo for the first time in three years to express grief of the loss
- Malay Mail
Snake drama in Singapore: Python in Eunos swallows and regurgitates cat, removed by NParks for monitoring, assessment
SINGAPORE, Dec 7 — A two-metre-long reticulated python regurgitated a cat after being spotted with a bloated belly at 12...
- People
Comedian Kabir Singh Dies: “America’s Got Talent ”Season 16 Semifinalist Was 39
Singh's friend said in a Facebook tribute that the comedian died "peacefully in his sleep"
- AFP News
South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament."I will impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who has become the worst risk for South Korea, at any cost," opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said.
- Variety
Michelle Yeoh Had Doubts About Starring in ‘Wicked,’ Then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sent Her a Video: ‘It’s Imperative That You Join Us!’
Michelle Yeoh wasn’t initially convinced she should be part of the hit musical “Wicked.” Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, she said that, although Jon M. Chu “could throw the phonebook at me and I would say yes,” she wasn’t sure she was the right choice to play Madame Morrible in the film until …
- People
Woman Wins Lotto — Then Her Boyfriend Calls Her ‘Greedy’ for Not Sharing the Winnings
The woman said since she bought the ticket herself, he didn't deserve any of her winnings
- Reuters
Paraguay expels Chinese envoy over Taiwan 'interference'
ASUNCION (Reuters) -Paraguay said on Thursday it had canceled a low-level Chinese diplomat's visa and ordered him to leave, after the envoy appeared to encourage lawmakers to reconsider Paraguay's friendly relationship with Taiwan. The foreign ministry accused Xu Wei of "interference in domestic affairs," while Taiwan's embassy said he had "infiltrated" Paraguay to undermine its relationship with Chinese-claimed Taiwan. In comments recorded in Paraguay's parliament and shared with Reuters, Xu urged Paraguay to recognize China over Taiwan.
- People
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's 31-Year-Old Daughter Bella Shares Rare Selfie with Her Artwork
The 31-year-old shared a selfie of herself at an art museum
- Reuters
Modi's BJP says US State Department targeting India
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the State Department and "deep state" elements in the U.S. of trying to destabilise India in conjunction with a group of investigative journalists and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi's Congress party used articles by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) that "singularly focused" on the Adani Group and its alleged closeness to the government to undermine Modi, the ruling party said on Thursday.