Anywhere between 41 to 43 million people participated in the six-day funeral ceremony for Iranâs slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian media report.
Iranâs Press TV called Khameneiâs funeral âthe largest procession the world has ever witnessedâ. Ceremonies took place across five cities: Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad.
MILWAUKEE â The 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted last week 454-15 to adopt RIW-04, declaring that the government of Israel has violated the international law prohibiting genocide in its war in Gaza. The Reformed Identity Around the World (RIW) Committee approved the overture with amendments, 55-4, before it reached the floor of the assembly.
In his messages, President Abbas warned against Israel‘s attempt to impose the municipal property tax known as „Arnona“ on churches, describing the move as an unprecedented and flagrant violation of the historic and legal status quo governing the holy sites, as well as a direct attack on the Christian presence and religious institutions in occupied East Jerusalem.
He stressed that Jerusalem enjoys a special legal status under international law, supported by the international community since the 1947 UN Partition Plan, and reiterated that the international community recognizes East Jerusalem as an integral part of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967.
President Abbas also referred to relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including 242, 252, 267, 338, 476, 478, and 2334, which affirm that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible and that all unilateral Israeli measures aimed at altering the character, legal status, demographic composition, or institutions of Jerusalem are null and void and without legal effect.
He emphasized that no measure taken by the occupying power can be interpreted as granting Israel sovereignty or legal jurisdiction over occupied East Jerusalem or its Islamic and Christian holy sites and endowments.
79. Der Begriff der âsozialen Gerechtigkeitâ hilft zu erkennen, dass Ungerechtigkeit nicht nur aus falschen Entscheidungen einzelner Menschen entsteht, sondern auch aus Strukturen, Mechanismen sowie wirtschaftlichen und kulturellen Gegebenheiten, die fast automatisch Ungleichheit hervorbringen. In diesem Sinne hat der heilige Johannes Paul II. von Strukturen der SĂŒnde gesprochen, [108] die dem Willen Gottes entgegenstehen und einen persönlichen und gesellschaftlichen Umkehrprozess erfordern. In dieser Hinsicht betrifft Gerechtigkeit nicht nur die gerechtere Verteilung von GĂŒtern oder die Korrektur bestehender Ungerechtigkeiten, sondern nimmt auch eine wiedergutmachende Dimension an. Sie zielt darauf ab, zerbrochene Bindungen wiederherzustellen und diejenigen wieder einzubeziehen, die ausgeschlossen wurden, unter BerĂŒcksichtigung der Wunden, welche Ungerechtigkeiten hinterlassen haben: Kriege, Kolonialismus, rassistische oder geschlechtsspezifische Diskriminierung, Gewalt gegen ganze Völker, Ausbeutung. Dies kann bedeuten, denjenigen, die ignoriert wurden, WĂŒrde und Stimme zurĂŒckzugeben, Wege zur Heilung des kollektiven GedĂ€chtnisses zu fördern, diskriminierenden Gesetzen und Praktiken entgegenzuwirken und konkret diejenigen zu unterstĂŒtzen, die noch heute die Folgen von in der Vergangenheit erlittenem Unrecht tragen.
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178. In unseren Tagen zeigt der Kolonialismus ein neues Gesicht. Er beherrscht nicht mehr nur Körper, sondern eignet sich Daten an und verwandelt das persönliche Leben in verwertbare Informationen. Ganze Gebiete, insbesondere jene mit geringerer geopolitischer Bedeutung und gröĂerer struktureller AnfĂ€lligkeit, werden derzeit von einer neuen Logik der Ausbeutung durchzogen: Gesundheitsdaten, epidemiologische Profile, genetische Karten und demografische Daten. Dies sind die neuen âSeltenen Erdenâ der Macht: lebenswichtige Informationen, die, sobald sie miteinander verknĂŒpft sind, dazu genutzt werden können, Vorhersagemodelle zu trainieren, Investitionsstrategien zu lenken, Krisen vorauszusehen und vor allem auszuwĂ€hlen, wer und was zĂ€hlt. Wer ĂŒber die Gesundheitsdaten ganzer Bevölkerungen verfĂŒgt â heute oft unter dem Deckmantel von Forschungsinnovation oder Entwicklungshilfe erhoben â, besitzt in Wirklichkeit einen strukturellen Hebel fĂŒr die Zukunft: Er kann die BedĂŒrfnisse und die MĂ€rkte gestalten. Und er kann vor anderen entscheiden, wem Medikamente, Investitionen und SchutzmaĂnahmen zugeteilt werden. Hierin liegt eine der dringlichsten moralischen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit: gemeinsames Wissen in ein Gemeingut zu verwandeln, statt es als Beherrschungsinstrument zu nutzen. Das bedeutet, den Menschen nicht nur die Daten zurĂŒckzugeben, die sie beschreiben, sondern auch die Möglichkeit, zu entscheiden, wie diese genutzt werden, von wem und fĂŒr wen. Andernfalls wird das digitale Zeitalter nicht postkolonial sein, sondern in einer anderen Form kolonial.
179. Die neuen Formen der Sklaverei leben von Wirtschaftsketten und digitalen Infrastrukturen. Daher ist es notwendig, in mehrere Richtungen zu arbeiten. Erstens mĂŒssen Lieferketten, die die Technologiebranche und die digitale Wirtschaft stĂŒtzen, transparenter werden, damit kein Wettbewerbsvorteil auf unsichtbarer Ausbeutung aufbaut. Zweitens mĂŒssen Unternehmen und Investoren klare Kriterien fĂŒr eine prĂ€ventive ethische ĂberprĂŒfung (due diligence) festlegen und dabei den Schutz der Arbeitnehmer, die BekĂ€mpfung von Zwangsarbeit sowie die sozialen Auswirkungen datengesteuerter GeschĂ€ftsmodelle zu ihren PrioritĂ€ten zĂ€hlen. DarĂŒber hinaus mĂŒssen digitale Plattformen verantwortungsbewusst mit Behörden und der Zivilgesellschaft zusammenarbeiten, um zu verhindern, dass Programme fĂŒr Kommunikation, Zahlung und Profiling zu KanĂ€len fĂŒr die Anwerbung und Kontrolle von Opfern werden. Wenn diese MaĂnahmen zusammenwirken, dann kann das digitale Umfeld von einem Raum der Ausbeutung in einen Raum des Schutzes, der PrĂ€vention und der Förderung der WĂŒrde verwandelt werden.
The incident occurred on the day of âFlag March,â a national holiday marking the occupation of East Jerusalem by Israeli forces following the 1967 war
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In a message addressed to the leader of the worldâs Catholics, Pezeshkian stated that the âdestructive approachâ of the United States and Israel, along with their âillegitimate attacks,â are not directed solely against Iran.
He argued that they are an assault on the rule of law at the global level, international law, human values, and the teachings of divine religions, adding that the costs of this dangerous approach will inevitably be borne by the entire international community.
Commenting on social media, Hadash-Taâal chair MK Ayman Odeh wrote pointedly: âWeâll wait to hear the police spokesperson claim that âthe soldier felt threatened by Jesusâ.â
In this regard, I would like to express gratitude to all those, particularly the lay and religious women, who care for individuals traumatized by violence. It is an enormous task that goes unseen day by day, and as Sister Carine reminded us, it is also dangerous. The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found. Those who rob your land of its resources generally invest much of the profit in weapons, thus perpetuating an endless cycle of destabilization and death. It is a world turned upside down, an exploitation of Godâs creation that must be denounced and rejected by every honest conscience. We must make a decisive change of course â a true conversion â that will lead us in the opposite direction, onto a sustainable path rich in human fraternity. The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters! They are the descendants of Abraham, as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the seashore. Let us look into each otherâs eyes: we are this immense people! Peace is not something we must invent: it is something we must embrace by accepting our neighbor as our brother and as our sister. We do not choose our brothers and sisters: we simply must accept one another! We are one family, inhabiting the same home: this wonderful planet that ancient cultures have cared for across millennia.
Pope Leo warned that the world is being ravaged by âtyrants,â in forceful comments made after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff for his stance on the war with Iran.
Leo has emerged as strong critic of the conflict and his speech again preached a message of peace and rebuked leaders using religious language to justify war.
âThe world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters,â Leo said in a speech during a visit to Cameroonâs largest city, Bamenda, on Thursday.
St Peter‘s Square
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Dear brothers and sisters, (..)
As Jesus walks the Way of the Cross, we place ourselves behind him, following in his footsteps. As we walk with him, we contemplate his passion for the sake of humanity, his broken heart, and his life as a gift of love.
We turn our gaze to Jesus, who reveals himself as King of Peace, even as war looms around him. He remains steadfast in meekness, while others are stirring up violence. He offers himself to embrace humanity, even as others raise swords and clubs. He is the light of the world, though darkness is about to engulf the earth. He came to bring life, even as plans unfold to condemn him to death.
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The post was quietly deleted following an outpouring of anger on Monday morning from Catholics, the largest single religious denomination across the country. Hours later, Trump asserted during a press conference that, while he did share the image, he believed he was depicted as a Red Cross doctor, not Jesus.
President Trump deleted a social media post depicting him as Jesus Christ after receiving widespread backlash over the AI-generated image. CBS News‘ Weijia Jiang has more.
The Pope stressed that he does ânot see my role as that of a politician. I am not a politician, and I do not want to enter into a debate with him.â
Moreover, he continued, âI do not think the message of the Gospel should be abused as some are doing. I continue to speak strongly against war, seeking to promote peace, dialogue, and multilateralism among states to find solutions to problems. Too many people are suffering today, too many innocent lives have been lost, and I believe someone must stand up and say there is a better way.â
The Pope then renewed the same call with which he began his pontificate: peace. âI say this to all world leaders, not only him [President Trump]: let us end wars and promote peace and reconciliation.â
WASHINGTON â Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a brief response to a social media post by President Trump on Sunday evening.
âI am disheartened that the President chose to write such disparaging words about the Holy Father. Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician. He is the Vicar of Christ who speaks from the truth of the Gospel and for the care of souls.â
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depictimg himself late Sunday as a Jesus-like character healing a sick man, but the image included one not-so-subtle change from the original posted months ago by a MAGA fan â swapping out a U.S. soldier for a horned creature with wings.
The presidentâs religious depiction of himself in the viral image alone was enough to draw furious criticism from even his most die-hard supporters, who accused him of âblasphemyâ and urged him to remove it.
In the image, the US President appears in red and white robes. His outstretched hand is healing a sick man, dressed in hospital clothes and laying in a bed. Rays of light come out of his hands.
An American flag flutters over President Trumpâs shoulder, who is surrounded by two men in military camouflage, a nurse, and a praying woman. Eagles and fighter jets fly by. Depictions of what appear to be fighter pilots are ascending in the sky, where angels may typically be in a scene.
The image, posted to Truth Social late Sunday night, depicts Trump as Christ, laying his hand on a patient in a hospital bed, seemingly healing him.
He is surrounded by other figures, including a nurse, a soldier, and a praying woman. Also present in the image is the U.S. flag, several bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty, and the Lincoln Memorial.
Donald Trump raged at the âweakâ Pope Leo XIV in an unhinged Truth Social rant moments after a 60 Minutes segment highlighting the Catholic leaderâs criticisms of the U.S. president.
Trump, 79, listed his apparent reasons for disliking the Chicago-born pontiff in his 334-word screed, after the 60 Minutes segment featured top American Cardinals Robert McElroy, Jeffrey Tobin, and Blase Cupich echoing the popeâs criticisms of several Trump administration policies.
In response to the Bondi attack, it is tempting, as many on the Jewish left have done for years, to promote the idea of safety through solidarity, according to which the strengthening of bonds between different marginalized communities is the key to each otherâs protection. But as a colleague said to me recently, the pursuit of safety may be a delusion. Such sentiments feel empty in the face of an attack like Bondi. Indeed, so few of these communities enjoy any sense of safety in the unfolding era of political violence and instability.
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The Secretary-General strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on a celebration of Hanukkah in Sydney, Australia. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extends his wishes for a swift and full recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Australia during this difficult time. The Secretary-General expresses his solidarity with the Jewish community in the country and worldwide as they gather to celebrate peace and light.
The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns antisemitism in all its forms and reiterates that attacks on religious communities and peaceful celebrations strike at the core values of tolerance, coexistence and human dignity.
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The account, provided by eyewitness Shmulik Scuri, has intensified scrutiny of the New South Wales Police tactics during the attack, which has been declared a terrorist incident that left at least 12 people dead and 29 injured.
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Mr Scuri, who was with his family, told reporters that for ‘20 minutes‘ shooters continued to fire while approximately four police officers stood by without returning fire. He said one suspect reloaded openly, uninterrupted, and that officers did not engage.
‚Nobody gave fire back. Nothing. Like they froze,‘ he said. ‚I don‘t understand why.‘
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Australia is in shock following the terror attack at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead. In an extended program of 7.30, we look at how the attack unfolded, hear from community leaders and people who were there. Plus, Sarah Ferguson interviews the Prime Minister and NSW Premier.
The Kingdom also warns that the international communityâs silence regarding these practices, and the absence of accountability mechanisms amid ongoing Israeli violations and assaults, weakens the foundations of the international order and undermines the principles of international legitimacy.
The Kingdom reiterates its firm position in supporting the Palestinian people and in continuing its efforts toward establishing an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.