The Latin Rite Catholic bishops petitioned Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday, in which they explicitly asked him to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Catalan separatism emerged when the region’s bourgeoisie began facing the end of a long period of economic privilege during which the Spanish state’s policies had benefited Catalonia over most other regions. The threat of secession would now function as an invaluable bargaining chip to retain privileges.
By submitting a statement to be voted on in congress, VOX is forcing the ruling socialists to decide between agreeing that their government has a responsibility to secure the nation’s borders, and appeasing their radical coalition partners.
Kyiv is under constant air attacks. The sirens can go off at any minute, sending the capital’s residents into basements or the subway, and the warning usually sounds at least a couple of times throughout the day and night.
“Christopher was quite capable of respecting Christians. If you really believed it and were willing to defend the challenges thrown up against it, he respected that and he liked it.”
