By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, January 05, 2025 Getty images Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some of the events, drawn from over 2,000 years of history, might … Read more
“As I travelled here, it was clear to me that there would obviously be no ordinary handshakes,” Baerbock told broadcasters Friday evening. “But it was also clear … that not only I but also the French foreign minister did not share this view. And accordingly, the French foreign minister did not extend his hands,” she … Read more
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2025. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day. Today in history: On Jan. 1, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, declaring that all enslaved people in rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be … Read more
“I would not go back there on holiday, but the architecture goes from medieval right through to renaissance, and when it’s good, it’s spectacular,” he said. His jibe angered politicians on the sun-kissed Mediterranean island, which funneled a record €47 million in cash rebates to the producers of “Gladiator 2.” Valletta Cultural Agency Chairman Jason … Read more
Today is Monday, Dec. 30, the 365th day of 2024. There is one day left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 30, 2006, former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi High Tribunal. Also on this date: In 1860, 10 days after … Read more
By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, December 29, 2024 Canterbury Cathedral stands under clouds, on July 16, 2008, in Canterbury, England. | Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and … Read more
Meanwhile, his pro-EU predecessor, Salome Zourabichvili, has insisted she won’t stand aside. Zourabichvili on Saturday joined thousands of people across the country in forming human chains to protest the installation of the new president. Speaking on Sunday, Zourabichvili said she would leave the presidential palace, but continued to insist the new presidency is illegitimate. “This … Read more
A £1billion plan to upgrade the UK’s busiest railway station has been slammed by campaigners as they fight to save the “historic artefact”. Opponents say that experts are still against a new proposal that Network Rail has produced with the developer Acme. The new plan has been put forward after objections about an initial outline. … Read more
LONDON — Nigel Farage has challenged the main U.K. opposition Conservative Party to carry out an audit of its membership figures after claiming his upstart Reform UK had eclipsed it. The Brexiteer used the festive period to declare Reform the “real opposition,” unveil a flashy “ticker” to count up new recruits and claim his party … Read more
LONDON — There wasn’t a great deal of time for reading in Westminster this year. Labour’s election supermajority, dramas over freebies and staff, war everywhere, a tax-hiking budget, and a heap of missions, milestones, foundations, pillars and steps kept Britain’s politicians on their toes. But, thankfully, some of Westminster’s finest still managed to steal a … Read more
