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Pope Leo’s delicate task in Equatorial Guinea: Bless the faithful, not the regime

Pope Leo’s delicate task in Equatorial Guinea: Bless the faithful, not the regime

Published by Sam Flores

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday morning (April 21), greeted by cheering crowds and a Catholic Church that sees his visit as both a spiritual embrace and a moment for national reflection. “This visit is like a sign that God has not forgotten His people,” said Malabo Archbishop Juan Nsue Edjang Mayé, ahead of the pope’s arrival. “It brings encouragement not only to Catholics, but to the whole nation, especially in times that call for unity and hope.” The pontiff landed in Malabo after concluding his visit to Angola, marking the final leg of a multicountry African tour that has consistently emphasized peace, accountability and the moral responsibilities of leadership. Observers say the pope’s visit comes at a sensitive moment in Equatorial Guinea, as growing economic pressures and long-standing governance concerns continue to shape daily life for many citizens. The Vatican has indicated that Pope Leo will address these issues during his visit. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope is expected to speak about corruption, governance …

Beyond Paradise’s Anne flustered about “delicate” Mr Smith news

Beyond Paradise’s Anne flustered about “delicate” Mr Smith news

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s safe to say Humphrey has been under rather a lot of stress in the latest season of Beyond Paradise. After being unexpectedly pulled into The Hub, where he was introduced to his new boss, the deeply unpleasant Mr Smith, two concerning pieces of news were laid before him: Chief Superintendent Woods, who was Shipton Abbott police’s only real ally at the top, had left, and Humphrey would need to lose a member of his team due to funding cuts. But who to let go? Asking Humphrey to layoff Esther, Kelby and Margo is like asking him to banish one of his children. Not only are they a solid team professionally – “I think everyone’s so important, and everyone plays their part. And if you remove just one person, you really feel it,” actor Zahra Ahmadi told Radio Times – their relationships extend beyond the professional. “They are genuinely like a family unit,” she added. “They get along as friends, sure, but I do think it is more familiar than anything else. They’ve all got …

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Over the past few months, Amazon has been rapidly deploying its Prime delivery drones to cities across the US, from Arizona to Florida. The drones promise to enable the delivery of small parcels to suburbanites in under two hours, for a modest fee of $4.99. But as more and more videos are starting to show, they might also be delivering a lot of broken glass. In one clip, teacher-turned-influencer Tamara Hancock explores what happens if you order something fragile. In the comments under a previous video about Amazon drone delivery that shows the drones dropping cargo from a surprising height, the “number one question is, what if [I order] something fragile?” Hancock says in her latest. To test it, she bought a container of blue raspberry syrup, to be delivered by drone. She notes that the bottle could be plastic or glass, but since “it does drop from 10 feet in the air,” it could go bust either …

MasterChef: The Professionals winner revealed after impressing with ‘delicate, gutsy’ dishes

MasterChef: The Professionals winner revealed after impressing with ‘delicate, gutsy’ dishes

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Gareth Baty has been crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, expressing he is “over the moon” after his triumph on the BBC One cooking show. The 40-year-old chef, originally from Carlisle, dedicated his winning three-course menu to his family and late father. The final saw three culinary talents battle it out to impress the judges with their gastronomic creations. Baty, who lives in Whitefield, Greater Manchester, with his wife and children, said: “This means everything to me, it’s the best feeling I’ve ever had. It’s absolutely incredible, I’m over the moon. “If I’ve learned anything through this competition it’s cooking food you believe in and cooking from the heart can take you a long way. Hopefully this journey is just the beginning.” The series 18 finale saw Baty compete against runners-up Luke Emmess and Mark O’Brien to become the champion …

The delicate art of hanging around like a lemon while your allies get lambasted – POLITICO

The delicate art of hanging around like a lemon while your allies get lambasted – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

This week, Merz — a man who was once congratulated on his tan by none other than U.S. President Donald Trump himself — was back in the Oval Office, sat in near-silence as the FIFA Peace Prize-winning American leader and bombing enthusiast threatened to “embargo” Spain for not spending more on defense and for condemning U.S. strikes on Iran. That’s made Merz about as popular in Spain as the incorrect pronunciation of paella. Incidentally, I initially misread the name of the U.S. mission against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, as Operation Eric Fury. Turns out there’s an American hip-hop artist called Eric Fury, who has songs called “World Wide Web Of Lies” as well as “Tax Return” and “Tax Return 2.” Imagine how angry he’d be if he had to fill in a Belgian tax return! It’d be a double album. I digress. Merz also remained silent as Trump slammed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on an array of issues — “this is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with,” he said — and threatened to …

The UK’s delicate deal to get the Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France – a diplomatic coup or cultural gamble? | Ents & Arts News

The UK’s delicate deal to get the Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France – a diplomatic coup or cultural gamble? | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century. Nearly a thousand years old, the tapestry is one of the earliest visual stories in Europe. A medieval graphic novel, if you like, that’s shaped how we remember 1066 and how William the Conqueror came from France to become King of England. And it is big, wider than a football field. The 11th-century masterpiece is being loaned from France and will feature in an exhibition at the British Museum from September. So forget about Taylor Swift or Oasis – insiders are anticipating a Glastonbury-esque fight to get hold of tickets. “Next year we are expecting 7.5m visitors,” George Osborne, chair of the British Museum, tells Sky News. “That’s more than the entire 270-odd year history of the British Museum.” The state-to-state loan should, according to the museum’s director Nicholas Cullinan, be viewed as an international event which “shows that culture can bring people together”. But while …