One year ago, the perpetrator attacked asylum seekers with a saber, for which he was being detained while awaiting trial. Earlier this month, he was freed—a decision which now has come under heavy criticism.

We possess a blindness that impedes our ability to see ourselves as God sees us. To break through this dilemma, we must faithfully seek out what lies just beyond our vista.

Kaili’s defense team maintains that their client is innocent and was never bribed, as she “did not know about the existence” of the €150,000 in cash found in her Brussels apartment.

The illegality of Nativity scenes on public property is distasteful in the south of France where the traditional display is especially strong and broadly followed by the population, despite the absence of widespread religious practice.

The Second Forum on Life reminded participants that conservative policies must originate in the restoration of Christian family values, which begins with reclaiming language.

Switzerland’s rejection comes several years after neighboring countries like Austria and Germany began recognizing some form of third gender on official documents. 

Several large-scale power outages within the span of a few days have hit Austria. While officials blame the problems on technical defects, worries of a blackout caused by the volatility of the electrical grid abound.

Given that the case involves a member of the Riksdag, it is being dealt with by the Special Prosecutors Chamber.

Let’s avoid being too Christmassy until the Eve itself. But then, let our joy break out for the twelve days, and keep them as well as we can—enjoying whatever observances proper to them we can attend, through the Epiphany.