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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 14h

Archbishop Thomas Roberts S.J. Archbishop Emeritus of Bombay, India included Karachi (born 7 Mar 1893, died 28 Feb 1976) was the person who raised the issue of conscientious objection and Franz Jägerstätter in particular for the Church's consideration during Second Vaticn Council unsuccessfully.

Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 17h

Interesting question for the Holy Father bythe representative of the Americas!

Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 17h

Bl. Franz Jägerstätter 1907-43 wrote: "... I cannot believe that, just because one has a wife and children, a man is free to offend God". Praying that this Franciscan Tertiary, layperson, martyr and a conscientious objector is recognized by the church as a saint! www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope approves beatification for priests martyred under Nazism and Communism - Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV approves the upcoming beatification of nine Polish priests martyred at Dachau and Auschwitz; and two diocesan priests killed out of ...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 18h

Re: Americas, Pope Leo acknowledged the divisions between countries and within societies and the need the need for synodality, listening, and dialogue in the Church and society. Ongoing formation of priests, bishops and laity, is key to keep harmony and communion within. youtu.be/z9L46clcWIw?...

Jubilee of Synodal Teams, October 24, 2025

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 23h

Humans have coevolved with many species of insects since prehistoric times. Nobelist Frisch, famous for deciphering the honey bee waggle dance, opined that people hardly notice these fascinating “little housemates” until they become vexatious pests. www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...

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A well-known rock layer in northwestern New Mexico captures a rare glimpse into the last days of the dinosaurs. Their findings markedly increase the number of dinosaur species known to have roamed Earth ∼400,000 years before the asteroid’s impact! www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...

Science Magazine - Dinosaur diversity before the asteroid

Few phenomena in Earth’s history have been as widely popularized as the mass extinction of non-avian dinosaurs.

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In 2024/2025, 49% of individuals aged 18 to 24 years were participating in education, a slight increase from 47% a decade earlier. We will have a significant group pursuing 'other' than education pursuits as they mature into seniority! www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

The Daily — Participation rate of young adults in education rises modestly over the past decade

The share of young Canadians enrolled in formal education continues to shift in response to evolving economic conditions, labour market demands and demographic changes. In 2024/2025, 49% of individual...

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Groove-billed Anis are thought to eat a tick-heavy diet, primarily plucked from cattle, but it's more likely they are frequently spotted around cattle for the same reason Cattle Egrets are: Cattle stir up the grasshoppers and other insects these birds love to eat. abcbirds.org/bird/groove-...

Groove-billed Ani

With its rumpled appearance and ungainly movements, the Groove-billed Ani might not be the most beautiful bird, but it is no doubt a fascinating species.

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Is scrapping the Canada- USA trade talks an instance of POTUS being slow to react to an Ontario ad buy from last week? Or is POTUS distracting from the news of the day "Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January"? www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/p...

Trump says he’s ending Canada trade negotiations over anti-tariff ad | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was terminating trade talks with Canada, threatening once again to upend the crucial economic relationship between the United States and its second-biggest t...

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Most Canadians report little knowledge of Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Thus, more want Canada to continue focusing on the U.S. than explore potential trade avenues with Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea or Taiwan. angusreid.org/carney-asia-...

Most Canadians say they know little of Asian countries, prefer closer trade ties with more familiar regions - Angus Reid Institute

E.U., Mexico lead as choices for closer trade ties, Japan, South Korea & SE Asia further down the list October 23, 2025 – As Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Asia on a quest to build trade ties w...

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The Patriarch: Interreligious dialogue, requires us to instill the culture of encounter in education and religious institutions, fostering cooperation among religious leaders in the face of divisions and conflicts... www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

Jordan marks 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate with interreligious symposium - Vatican News

The Catholic Center for Studies and Media and the American University of Madaba in Jordan has held a symposium celebrating the 60th anniversary of the ...

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Cardinal Pizzaballa emphasizing that peace in the Middle East begins with attaining genuine dialogue among followers of religions, emphasizing that Christian communities, like all other communities in the region, constitute an integral part of this land. www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

Jordan marks 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate with interreligious symposium - Vatican News

The Catholic Center for Studies and Media and the American University of Madaba in Jordan has held a symposium celebrating the 60th anniversary of the ...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

The Pope expressed his hope that the disciples’ joy on the road to Emmaus might be a reminder to us all when we live hard times. Jesus, the Risen One, drastically changes our perspective, giving us hope that can disperse sadness. www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope at Audience: The Resurrection is the remedy to sadness - Vatican News

During his General Audience, Pope Leo highlights how the hope of Jesus’ Resurrection “radically changes our perspective” and “instills hope that fills ...

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Once again, National Geographic’s global community of explorers, photographers, and editors handpicked this year’s list of 25 diverse destinations to spark your next adventure. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

Best of the World 2026

From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photog...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Thus, though the names Hebrew language and holy language did not emerge until the post-biblical period, Jews and Samaritans both adopted these terms, adapting them to their traditions and to the needs of their communities. www.thetorah.com/article/the-...

The Bible’s Language: What Is It Called? - TheTorah.com

The language of Canaan, שׂפת כנען, Judahite, יהודית, Hebrew, עברית, or the holy language, לשון הקודש—what name did Jews and Samaritans use? | Prof. Abraham Tal

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A randomized controlled trial involving physics undergraduates at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, suggested that those who used a custom-built AI tutor learnt more in less time than did students who were taught by humans alone. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

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“Where this dead retina was a complete blind spot, vision was restored,” says trial leader Frank Holz, an ophthalmologist at the University of Bonn in Germany. “Patients could read letters, they could read words, and they could function in their daily life.” www.nature.com/articles/d41...

People with blindness can read again after retinal implant

An electronic eye implant has restored vision in people with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Consumers paid 4.0% more year over year for food purchased from stores in September, following a 3.5% increase in August. Faster price growth was driven by increased prices for fresh vegetables and sugar and confectionery. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

The Daily — Consumer Price Index, September 2025

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% year over year in September, up from a 1.9% increase in August. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.4% in September.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Nationally, expenses for children aged 0 - 5 attending centre-based child care full-time continue to decrease from an average of $663 per month - 2022, to $508 - 2023 and to $435 - 2025, coinciding with the implementation of the CWELCC for participating centres. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 4d

Cardinal Cupich:
'I was particularly struck by Pope Leo’s observation that “... Council represented a milestone in the Church’s understanding of the poor in God’s saving plan. This milestone shaped the entire direction of the Council and its reforms.'
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Cupich on 'Dilexi te': the Liturgy as a place of solidarity with the poor - Vatican News

Cardinal Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects for Vatican News on Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation. In his meditation he recalls the ...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 4d

Catholic communities stand at that intersection of privilege and exclusion: ...

In such settings, Dilexi Te becomes a mirror, asking whether the Church will allow itself to be reflected truthfully in its pages.

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Pope Leo’s Dilexi Te challenges the Church in Asia- UCA News

Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, is a powerful call for solidarity with the poor, posing a direct challenge to the Church in Asia to confront the region's stark inequality

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 4d

15 billion dollars in federal-provincial government subsidy is set aside to make peace with POTUS! Did Canada think this through? www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...

Globe editorial: Canada’s costly EV scheme stalls out again

Stellantis decision to keep an Ontario factory shuttered underscores that Ottawa should rethink its floundering attempt to create a subsidized electric-vehicle industry

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A majority of surveyed companies are now intentionally talking less and less about their climate goals.

This practice stands in stark contrast to greenwashing—when companies crow about their sustainability without the bona fides to back it up. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/10/is-g...

Is greenhushing the new greenwashing? Or something else entirely

Companies used to be accused of faking sustainability via greenwashing. Now some are hiding actual climate progress.

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“Too often we have the image in our mind of a hapless grandparent or older person in our life who can’t turn on the new phone they’ve received or they can’t fix the blinking light on the VCR,” said Palfrey, of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

Over 60 and online — Harvard Gazette

In new book, law professor busts myths about ‘hapless grandparents’ in the digital age.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 5d

The Church speaks for itself, offering advice, but for example, there are no quotations from Hindu sacred texts on the theme of Diwali that would immediately touch the hearts of our interlocutors.... www.ucanews.com/news/vatican...

Vatican’s messages to Hindus remain like 'bottles thrown into the sea’ - UCA News

In an interview, Father Yann Vagneux critiques the Vatican's annual Diwali greetings, arguing they fail to reach Hindu leaders and lack a deep understanding of Hindu scripture, calling for more authen...

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