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Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
M'luru air crash still haunts victims' families and survivors
Mangaluru: For Patricia D'Souza , the pain of losing her husband, Ignatius D'Souza, in the tragic Mangaluru air crash is compounded by one heartbreaking regret: His cherished dream of spending more quality family time with their two children was cruelly cut short. Ignatius was travelling on the ill-fated Air India Express flight IX-812 on May 22, 2010. "My younger son, Chris Gary D'Souza had made an emotional request while speaking on the phone, saying, 'Dad, you don't have time for us, take us anywhere on a tour.' Ignatius was scheduled to fly from Abu Dhabi on June 1, after his April plan failed, but after my son's remark, he made his journey earlier, so he could take our children on a tour,'' she said. A chef by profession, Ignatius's work kept him away from his family for long periods, and he came home to meet his children once a year or once in two years. Their children, daughter Precita, now an engineer, and son Chris, who completed pharmacy studies, saw very little of their father. "We were away in Dubai working, while our relatives took care of them back home," Patricia says. "This is the biggest regret I still have about losing him, besides the fact that he was the pillar of our family," she said. For BH Aboobakker, a resident of Malpe, he lost his second son Navid Ibrahim, who went to find greener pastures in Dubai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative o software antivírus do seu computador Clique aqui Undo "He resigned from his job as he found it difficult, even before his contract ended. He took a flight home with the hope of going back for a better job," says Aboobakker. Whereas, Joel Prathap D'Souza,39, a resident of Vamanjoor, one of the survivors, among seven others, experiences nightmares of the incident occasionally. He was the first person to jump out of the ill-fated flight to save himself. He was happily returning home after receiving his first job appointment letter in Dubai. He was in seat number 23. "Whenever I get back or leg pain, it reminds of the incident, besides occasional nightmares or panic attacks. I manage pain with spray and knee braces, but haven't completely come out the psychological consequences that I face following the flashbacks and triggers about the incident. It will always be a part of my everyday life," he said. Joel, who still works in Dubai as a supervisor, has difficulty in air travel as he gets flashbacks every flight, especially when the plane is about to land.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's 266th pontiff, was the first Jesuit to lead the church in its nearly 2,000-year history. Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, died April 21 at age 88. He was the first pope to come from the Americas, a distinction he touted during his opening address upon becoming the leader of the church and its billion-plus followers. More than 200,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square April 26 to honor the late pope at a funeral service and procession, according to Vatican News. Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., Jesuit Superior General, said Francis consistently aimed to turn God's will into action in order to promote "the transformation of humanity to make this world a worthy home for all human beings,' Vatican News reported. Are Jesuits Catholic? The Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. According to the Jesuits' website, the Jesuits consist of 14,000-plus priests, brothers, scholastics and novices worldwide, making it one of the church's largest male religious orders, though the number of Jesuits globally has steadily decreased since the 1960s, when there were more than 36,000. Ignatius was a Spanish soldier whose leg was shattered by a cannonball as he fought to defend a castle in Pamplona against a French siege, as recounted by Jesuit-founded Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. During his recovery, Ignatius experienced a spiritual conversion after reading about the lives of Jesus Christ and the saints, the only books available in the castle library. Inspired to serve the poor, he began to compile his thoughts and methods in a document that would ultimately become the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. The handbook sets guidelines for meditation, self-awareness and prayer. Pope Francis speaks during the presentation of the writings of his late spiritual father, Jesuit prelate Miguel Angel Fiorito, on December 13, 2019 in Rome. According to the university, Ignatius embraced education "as one of the most important ways of promoting 'the betterment of souls.'" Even before Georgetown's founding in 1789, the Jesuits ran more than 800 universities, seminaries and secondary schools worldwide, serving many students who otherwise lacked access to a formal education. What does it mean to be Jesuit today? That mission continues today. Men entering the Society of Jesus "pursue a decade-long course of studies and spiritual formation before being ordained to the priesthood." The Jesuit Schools Network of North America works with 91 secondary and pre-secondary schools throughout the U.S., Canada, Belize and Micronesia. While the schools are principally Catholic institutions, they aren't meant to ready young people for the clergy as much as they are for lives of service beyond the church. Jesuits strive to be 'contemplatives in action,' turning their spirituality into action, and are known for their efforts to promote global justice, peace and dialogue. The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities lists 27 member schools in the U.S., including Georgetown, Gonzaga University, Boston College, Saint Louis University, Fordham University and the College of the Holy Cross. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is a Jesuit? Francis was the first Jesuit pope.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius authored a hopeful column on Thursday examining signs of a potential peace deal in Ukraine, a development that he notes may have been influenced by President Donald Trump. The headline for Ignatius' column wondered, "Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine?" — a rare sign of optimism from the Washington Post opinion section regarding Trump. The Post columnist claimed that there are "some signs of progress" being reported by U.S., European and Ukrainian officials on a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine as the war drags on for the third year. "There's movement, if not yet agreement, toward the essential land-for-peace formula that would frame any pact," Ignatius wrote, adding, "Russia would continue to administer the five regions it occupies, though Ukraine wouldn't formally cede sovereignty in any of them." Trump Has His Own Deadline, 'No Allegiance To Anybody' In Ukraine-russia Peace Deal The column claimed that while Ukraine will not join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) under a potential ceasefire deal, Russia would accept Ukraine's right to a postwar "robust security guarantee," which, according to Ignatius, is "understood by all" to mean European troops. Read On The Fox News App The United States would reportedly act as a "guarantor of a ceasefire agreement and the postwar security of Ukraine and its European partners," as well as provide continued intelligence support to ensure Kyiv and its allies would have advanced warning of any renewed Russian attack. "European countries want a U.S. 'backstop' for their postwar 'deterrent force' to clarify that Trump would provide aid if Russia attacked. European officials assume that their commitment of forces would have America's blessing and support, but they don't yet have an explicit assurance — and without one, they might not send troops," Ignatius claimed. Russia 'Ready To Make A Deal' On Ukraine War, Lavrov Says The column touched on Trump's social media posts about the potential ceasefire earlier this week when he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "GET IT DONE," but also assured Zelenskyy that 'nobody is asking' him to recognize Crimea as Russian territory. Ignatius also acknowledged Trump scolding Russian President Vladimir Putin on social media Thursday after Russia's overnight bombardment of Ukraine's capital, telling Putin to "STOP" the bombings. "I take Trump at his word when he says he wants to stop the 'horrible bloodbath' in Ukraine. In September, in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, he pledged to 'negotiate a deal' and 'stop all of these human lives from being destroyed,'" the Post columnist said. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Ignatius asserted that Trump must "couple this hunger for a ceasefire" with strong security guarantees for Ukraine that would be "credible" enough to prevent Russia from invading again. "Trump isn't there yet, but he's getting closer," the columnist article source: Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits
Fox News
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius authored a hopeful column on Thursday examining signs of a potential peace deal in Ukraine, a development that he notes may have been influenced by President Donald Trump. The headline for Ignatius' column wondered, "Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine?" — a rare sign of optimism from the Washington Post opinion section regarding Trump. The Post columnist claimed that there are "some signs of progress" being reported by U.S., European and Ukrainian officials on a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine as the war drags on for the third year. "There's movement, if not yet agreement, toward the essential land-for-peace formula that would frame any pact," Ignatius wrote, adding, "Russia would continue to administer the five regions it occupies, though Ukraine wouldn't formally cede sovereignty in any of them." The column claimed that while Ukraine will not join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) under a potential ceasefire deal, Russia would accept Ukraine's right to a postwar "robust security guarantee," which, according to Ignatius, is "understood by all" to mean European troops. The United States would reportedly act as a "guarantor of a ceasefire agreement and the postwar security of Ukraine and its European partners," as well as provide continued intelligence support to ensure Kyiv and its allies would have advanced warning of any renewed Russian attack. "European countries want a U.S. 'backstop' for their postwar 'deterrent force' to clarify that Trump would provide aid if Russia attacked. European officials assume that their commitment of forces would have America's blessing and support, but they don't yet have an explicit assurance — and without one, they might not send troops," Ignatius claimed. The column touched on Trump's social media posts about the potential ceasefire earlier this week when he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "GET IT DONE," but also assured Zelenskyy that 'nobody is asking' him to recognize Crimea as Russian territory. Ignatius also acknowledged Trump scolding Russian President Vladimir Putin on social media Thursday after Russia's overnight bombardment of Ukraine's capital, telling Putin to "STOP" the bombings. "I take Trump at his word when he says he wants to stop the 'horrible bloodbath' in Ukraine. In September, in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, he pledged to 'negotiate a deal' and 'stop all of these human lives from being destroyed,'" the Post columnist said. Ignatius asserted that Trump must "couple this hunger for a ceasefire" with strong security guarantees for Ukraine that would be "credible" enough to prevent Russia from invading again. "Trump isn't there yet, but he's getting closer," the columnist concluded.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pope Francis' Jesuit passion wasn't always comfortable — but it was necessary
'How can you openly disagree with the Church,' I asked my ethics professor at the end of class in 2001. I was an undergrad at Boston College, a Jesuit school. The professor, a Jesuit priest, had just argued in favor of physician-assisted suicide, which is anathema to Catholic teachings. I wasn't Christian but the one thing I knew about Roman Catholic clergy is they're sworn to obey the Vatican. 'Why Mr. Golinkin,' the professor replied, 'the only time I disagree with the church is when the church is wrong. On all other issues, we are aligned.' And then he shrugged and calmly walked out of the classroom. That was my first lesson that the Jesuits aren't your average priests. I thought of that conversation in 2013, immediately after hearing a conclave of cardinals had elected the first Jesuit pope in history. Today, following a Saturday morning mass at St. Peter's, Pope Francis will be entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. But it is impossible to understand Francis' legacy without accounting for the fact that the late pontiff belonged to a rebellious order that often seem to specialize in throwing the rest of the church into hysterics. The Jesuits, or the Society of Jesus, were formed in 1534 by Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish Basque noble, soldier, and reportedly somewhat of a dandy until a cannonball shattered his leg. Ignatius' discovery of his faith came at a desperate moment for the Vatican. The papacy was mired in corruption, disconnected from parishioners and aloof. By the time Ignatius and six friends created what would become the new order, Rome was losing half its empire to Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation. Ignatius never lost his old soldier's habits, and incorporated military thinking into his nascent organization. 'Go set the world on fire,' he's rumored to have instructed his followers, who focused on this world as much as the next. In short order, the Society of Jesus became famous for exploring the Americas, India, China and Japan where they established schools and worked to convert the local populations. Back in Europe, the Jesuits began offering top level educations to Europe's elites; the priests realized that shaping noble scions was the key to keeping future princelings — and their princedoms — part of the church. In order to have unparalleled teachers, one must recruit smart people and permit them to ask questions. I've met Jesuit composers and scientists, historians, mathematicians and lawyers. Earlier this year, I ran across a Jesuit with a doctorate in Hinduism. Indeed, a key component of Ignatian education is discernment, a practice of teaching oneself hyperawareness of self and one's role in the world. Who are you? Where are you? Where are you going? The Jesuit education, with its numerous (but optional) retreats, meditations, service and immersion programs, grabs you by the scruff of the neck, forcing you to provide answers to the one person you can't fool — yourself. The Jesuit's forceful soul-searching is not necessarily a pleasant experience, especially if you're a Jewish kid who came to America as a refugee from Soviet antisemitism and who enrolled in a Catholic college to get away from your religious identity. For years, I pretended that my life only began when our plane touched down in America, a common self-delusion among immigrants. Perhaps it's a protective mechanism. But the Jesuits, with their deceptively simple questions, cut through it. By the time I graduated from Boston College, I had discerned that in order to move forward, I had to first understand my past. When I enrolled at BC, my parents were greatly concerned about what I'd be taught. My mom, especially, worried the Jesuits would turn me into a priest; instead, they turned me into a Jew. Of course, a society that encourages smart, inquisitive people can be hard to control. And throughout its nearly 500-year history, the Society of Jesus raised plenty of suspicion and made many a king and cleric wary, to put it lightly. In 1773 Pope Clement XIV disbanded the order, fearful of its power (the ban was lifted in 1814). Even in modern times, Jesuits have clashed with Rome over social movements. But there are times when questions are sorely needed — and the beginning of Francis' tenure was such a moment. At the onset of this century, the Catholic Church was once again beset by scandals, bleeding membership and struggling to adapt to cultural and societal shifts. Francis waded into the mire and did the most on-brand Jesuit thing imaginable; He asked uncomfortable questions like his famous 'Who am I to judge?' in response to an inquiry about homosexuality in priests. He put the church on the path of discernment by making the faithful ponder who they are, where they are, and where they're headed. Millions embraced his reforms. Millions more vehemently rejected them. From an Ignatian 'Go set the world on fire' perspective, the fact that he was making people think makes his papacy a success. At the beginning of my college ethics class, the Jesuit professor made it clear that our challenge was not finding a specific right answer, but an answer that was right for us, then vigorously defending that choice. Francis made people think and — most crucially — defend their thinking. It wasn't comfortable, but it was necessary. Besides, if the church fathers wanted comfort, they shouldn't have made a Jesuit pope — even a Jew like me knows that. This article was originally published on
