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Watani
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Watani
'Connected': 5th LOGOS International Coptic Youth Forum
On the evening of Saturday 26 July, Pope Tawadros II opened the Fifth LOGOS Coptic Youth Forum for young Copts from the Coptic Orthodox Church in the diaspora. Participating were 250 young men and women from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia; also by a number of Coptic bishops and priests. The Logos Youth Forums for young Copts from around the world consistently bear the motto 'Back to the Roots'. This year's forum is held under the theme 'Connected', a theme intended to affirms that the Coptic Orthodox Church is grounded in an uninterrupted connection between forefathers and children, whereby the faith is passed down from generation to generation. Connection encompasses individuals and communities, with openness rooted in faith, using modern-day communication facilities, fulfilling the commandment of the Lord Jesus Christ: 'You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world'(Matthew 5:13–14). This year's forum coincides with the Church's celebration of the 17th centennial of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The opening ceremony featured a performance that included five scenes that of theatre, voice-over narration, and hymns. The scenes depicted key moments in the Council of Nicaea, focusing on the heroes of orthodox faith throughout the ages: Pope Athanasius the Apostolic, Cyril I, and Dioscorus. The central message was the significance of preserving the faith along generations. The performance included segments in Arabic, Coptic, English, and French. In tribute to the Thrice-Blessed Metropolitan Pachomius (1935 – 2025) Metropolitan of Beheira who passed away last March and who had led the Church in 2012 as Acting Patriarch during a critical time of Islamist dominance in Egypt, a documentary was screened, highlighting his most significant works. Fr. Younan Samir, coordinator of the Fifth Forum, and Dr. Mina Ramsis, representing the LOGOS Forums Office, each delivered a word during the event. The ceremony concluded with a word from Pope Tawadros, in which he warmly welcomed the youth to the Fifth Logos Forum, and offered his appreciation and gratitude to their bishops, priests, and families for facilitating their coming to Egypt and reconnecting with their roots. The Pope said that, throughout the forum, the participants will be able gain knowledge, learn, study, and visit important sites—an experience that would enrich their lives. Today, Sunday 27 July, the Pope celebrated Mass with the youth of the 5th Logos Youth Forum. Watani International 27 July 2025 Comments comments Tags: 5th LOGOS Coptic Youth Forum Connected 2025Donia Wagdy
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Watch ‘South Park' Season 27 And The Trump Episode Everyone's Talking About
South Park Season 27, Episode 1 South Park kicked off its twenty-seventh season on Wednesday with a controversial Trump-focused episode that has drawn strong backlash from the White House. In Season 27, Episode 1, titled 'Sermon on the 'Mount,' the fictional town of South Park stages a protest against the president. The episode includes a scene depicting a cartoon version of the president climbing into bed with Satan (a treatment Saddam Hussein received in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999). When Satan rejects him, Trump pleads, 'Come on, Satan, I've been working hard all day," before revealing his comically small genitals. Jesus Christ also reappears in town, explaining that he had to return because of a 'lawsuit and an agreement with Paramount," a likely reference to Paramount's $16 million settlement with the president. He also mentions the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking that South Park could be next since both shows are owned by the same parent company. "(Trump) can do whatever he wants now that someone backed down," Jesus says, adding, 'You guys saw what happened to CBS? Well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount! You really want to end up like Colbert? ... Just shut up, or we're going to get canceled, you idiots!' After the premiere, South Park launched a web page featuring the deepfake PSA that aired during the episode. In the clip, a deepfake Trump wanders through the desert and strips naked. 'When things heat up, who will deliver us from temptation? Donald J. Trump,' the PSA's narrator says. 'No matter how hot it gets, he's not afraid to fight for America.' The White House quickly reacted and condemned the show after the episode aired. 'The Left's hypocrisy truly has no end – for years they have come after South Park for what they labeled as 'offense' content, but suddenly they are praising the show,' White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers wrote in a statement to Variety. 'Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows.' Whether you're a longtime fan of the comedy or just curious about the controversial episode, here's how to watch South Park Season 27 and where to stream the premiere — including how to watch it for free. South Park Season 27, Episode 1 Where Is South Park Season 27 Streaming? South Park Season 27 is streaming on Paramount+. New episodes drop on the platform every Thursday, one day after they air on Comedy Central. How To Watch South Park Season 27 Trump Episode The Trump episode of South Park, which serves as the Season 27 premiere, is now streaming on Paramount+. To watch the episode, you'll need to sign up for a Paramount+ subscription. The Paramount+ Essential plan costs $7.99 per month (with limited ads), while the Paramount+ with Showtime plan is $12.99 per month. If you're not already subscribed, Paramount+ is offering a seven-day free trial for new users, so you can stream the Season 27 premiere, 'Sermon on the 'Mount,' at no cost within that trial period. When Do New Episodes Of South Park Season 27 Come Out? New episodes of South Park Season 27 are released every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Episodes are also available to stream on Paramount+ the following day (Thursdays). Watch the official teaser for the Season 27 below.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Resurrection in Italy: Jesus signs for third division club
Walking on water, healing the blind, or raising Lazarus from the dead: Back in the day, Jesus made quite a name for himself with some pretty impressive feats. Lately, however, things have been rather quiet around the Son of God. To be precise: For roughly the past 2,000 years, not much has happened. But now, the wait for another Jesus comeback after the resurrection seems to be coming to an end. It has now become known that Jesus Christ has signed with the traditional Italian club US Livorno. The winger has signed a one-year contract with the club from Tuscany, which currently plays in the third division, running until June 2026. For someone who could theoretically just double the number of goals, such a signing must of course be seen as a coup. However, a look at the statistics also makes it clear why things have been so quiet around Jesus lately: The Son of God apparently disappeared a bit into the obscurity of Italy's fourth division and wasn't really able to make much of an impression there either: only three goals in 71 Serie D matches since 2021. Well, at least he's now made it to the third division, which can already be chalked up as another resurrection. And there's still potential: after all, Jesus is only 20 years old. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Dean Mouhtaropoulos - 2014 Getty Images
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘South Park' Takes on Trump in Season 27 Premiere as Creators Ink $1.5 Billion Deal
South Park returned to television on Wednesday after a nearly two-and-a-half-year hiatus, kicking its 27th season off with a hilarious and, as expected, controversial premiere, where the show took on President Donald Trump, showing a depiction of him in bed with series regular, Satan. Government censorship, the death of wokeness, ChatGPT, and religion in the nation's public schools were the main topics of the season premiere. After Cartman learns of the cancellation of the radio show where 'liberals bitch and whine about stuff,' an assembly is called by series favorite PC Principal, who introduces a guest at an assembly: Jesus Christ. Before the first act break, the town's parents are rioting and a cut-out of President Trump turns up, as the plot shifts to the White House and a president at odds with Canada and lying naked in bed with Satan, with his small penis on full display. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jeff Daniels Takes Aim at Trump and His Supporters: "I Hope You're Losing Tons of Money" White House Calls 'The View's' Joy Behar an "Irrelevant Loser" After She Says Trump's "Jealous of Obama" Five Things to Know About Donald Trump's "AI Action Plan" for Government Regulation In a promo clip for the episode, the return of a series favorite is touted in voiceover and PC Principal is introducing fellow series regular, Jesus Christ. The clip featured Cartman saying, 'The government can't cancel the show, I mean, what show are they going to cancel next?' The episode follows Trump as he finds himself in crisis, as his South Park supporters turn on him over Jesus entering the education system. After shimmying through a White House lawn party, the president finds himself on a call with Randy Marsh (Stan's dad). The call ends with Trump threatening to sue the people of South Park for $5 billion. Trump is back in bed with Satan in the following scene, where the devil confronts the president about rumors that his name appears on the notorious 'Epstein list.' 'It's weird that whenever it comes up, you just tell everyone to relax,' Satan says, adding that Trump reminds me a lot of someone else he dates, an allusion to his beau in the 1999 movie South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut, in which Satan is romantically involved with Saddam Hussein. By the end of the episode, the cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert comes up as Jesus pleads with the people of South Park not to mess around with Trump. The premiere of the 27th season of the enduring animated series, known to cannonball into the pool of politics and pop culture and leave no party or person safe from its scathing satire, comes just as Paramount Global and creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker's company, Park County, reached a new licensing deal. Their agreement allows South Park's new season to debut as scheduled and for a run of 50 new episodes over five years, which will all debut on Paramount-owned Comedy Central. The companies added an expansive new streaming partnership (via their joint venture South Park Digital Studios), which will bring the South Park library to Paramount+ in the U.S., where it will remain in the HBO Max library for now, and globally. New episodes will also stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. the day after airing on Comedy Central. The deal was said to be valued at $1.5 billion. The deal comes after a behind-the-scenes legal dispute between Park County, Paramount Global and Skydance, which is set to assume control of Paramount in the coming weeks. 'This merger is a shitshow and it's fucking up South Park. We are at the studio working on new episodes, and we hope the fans get to see them somehow,' Parker and Stone wrote in a social media post on July 2, after Comedy Central announced that the season 27 premiere had been pushed by a few weeks. Stone however said earlier today that he, Parker and their team are grateful and thanked Paramount co-CEO and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Chris McCarthy and COO Keyes Hill-Edgar for years of great partnership. 'We are grateful for this opportunity and deeply honored by the trust placed in us. This is about more than a contract — it's about our commitment to this organization, our teammates, and our fans. We're focused on building something special and doing whatever it takes to bring championships to this city.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Irish Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Valencia offers the perfect mix for a city break to remember
If the Big Apple is the city that never sleeps, then the Big Orange - Valencia - is the city that's ever-sleek. Spain's third-largest city has proved itself a master of reinvention over the years, yet for all its modern touches it still retains lots of charming reminders of its colourful past. And with plenty on offer for history and culture buffs, as well as families, nature lovers, fitness fanatics, foodies and sun-seekers, it really should be at the top of the list for any traveller looking for the perfect city break. A great way to kick off your visit is with a guided tour of the Old Town, which will give you a sense of Valencia's rich and storied history. First stop is the Ajuntament de Valencia, or the City Hall. These buildings are commonly known as 'ayuntamientos' throughout Spain, but the city is very proud of its native language, Valencian, a fact also evident in the street signs using the word 'carrer' instead of 'calle'. With the Irish language having a revival back home, it is always heartening to see local tongues fighting back. The Ajuntament, which is the seat of the local government, is a very imposing edifice and incorporates a former school, the Casa de la Enseñanza. It houses a museum and an impressive marble stairway inside, but the main attraction is a balcony where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the bustling plaza all around. While on the balcony, cast your eyes upwards for a glance at the Ajuntament's clock tower, which bears the city's coat of arms, complete with a towering statue of a bat, the spirit animal of Valencia. Legend has it that during a 13th-century battle between Christians and Muslims, one of the winged critters alerted Jaume I and his troops as they rested in a camp to a surprise attack by the Muslim army. Another place of immense historical significance is Llotja de la Seda, the Silk Exchange - which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1996. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, it helped Valencia to flourish thanks to the silk trade with the Americas, Asia and elsewhere. La Llotja consists of three sections along with a walled courtyard boasting several orange trees - Valencia is famed throughout the world for its production of this fruit. The most impressive section is the Sala de Contractació, or Trading Hall - this is where the silk merchants would have carried out the major business of the day - and its sense of grandeur, with huge columns supporting a domed ceiling, is certainly something to behold. Valencia's Central Market is a haven for foodies Fans of amazing architecture can also check out the San Nicolas church, known as Valencia's Sistine Chapel thanks to its stunning pictorial display on the ceiling, as well as the Cathedral of Valencia, which has three distinct entrances in differing Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles. The cathedral also houses what many believe to be the Holy Grail itself, the cup used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper. And if your legs are up to it, you can climb to the top of the majestic Micalet bell tower - a mere 207 steps on a winding spiral staircase - where the views from the top are some of the best in the city. There's also a handy traffic light system so you can avoid bumping into people coming the opposite way when ascending or descending. Moving on to slightly more modern times, the Central Market, built in the 1920s, is the largest fresh-produce market in Europe and an absolute must for any gastronomy lovers. With stalls stretching almost as far as the eye can see with every kind of foodstuff you could want - including, of course, those aforementioned Valencia oranges - I quickly regretted not bringing at least five extra suitcases in order to bring as much home as possible. And bringing the modernity up an extra notch is the Hortensia Herrero Arts Centre. Located in a 17th-century former palace, it houses a contemporary art collection that includes more than 100 works from 50 renowned international artists, including Irishman Sean Scully. Although you could happily spend hours walking around Valencia's Old Town - the buzzing Barrio del Carmen area is another place well worth checking out - if you want to explore even more of the city then hiring a bike is highly recommended, with Valencia well set up to accommodate cyclists. While on two wheels, make for the Turia Gardens, one of the country's largest urban parks. Showcasing Valencia's talent for reinvention, the park was built in the 1950s on the former riverbed of the Turia - the course of the river had to be altered after it had caused a devastating flood. Today, it's an oasis of calm in the city, a gorgeous green space that allows you to get back to nature amidst the hectic goings-on of a major metropolis. Undoubtedly, this played its part in Valencia being named the European Green Capital last year. The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia Traversing the park on my bike, I stopped at one point to examine a unique playground - and one that has a Irish connection. The Gulliver Park is named after Gulliver's Travels by Dubliner Jonathan Swift, and hosts a gigantic figure of the eponymous adventurer lying down secured by ropes just like when he visited Lilliput in the 1726 book. The figure is covered with stairs, slides, ramps and ropes and is definitely a great spot for any parents with young children to while away a few hours. The Turia Gardens also offer the perfect gateway to the glistening City of Arts and Sciences hub - a sleek, ultra-modern nod to Valencia's future. Designed by legendary local artist Santiago Calatrava, there are several elements to this complex. The Hemisferic is a digital 3D cinema with a massive screen, while the Science Museum houses a number of fascinating interactive exhibitions and workshops. And for classical music fans, the Palau de les Arts hosts concerts, operas and ballets during the months of October and November. There's also a massive, open-access garden called the Umbracle and a multi-purpose building called the CaixaForum, but for me the highlight is Oceanografic, which is Europe's largest aquarium and a haven for any animal lovers. Oceanografic is divided into several sections such as Antarctic, Arctic, Wetlands and Mediterranean, and takes an educational approach throughout, with lots of useful information about marine conservation and the latest scientific research being carried out to combat the devastating effects of climate change. Among the species on show are dolphins, sealions, turtles, crocodiles, penguins, crabs, octopuses and a wide variety of funky fish from all over the world. A big draw though is a glass tunnel that you can walk through while fish and sharks swim overhead, which makes for some fabulous photo opportunities - and as this year is the 50th anniversary of Jaws, I felt it would be rude not to stage my own 'hunted by a shark' photoshoot (luckily there was a very cute ray on hand as well to counter all this scariness). On the subject of nature, it is well worth venturing 10 kilometres out of the city to L'Albufera Natural Park, which boasts the largest freshwater lagoon in Spain and which is home to up to 300 different species of birds throughout the year, including some elegant flamingos. A relaxing boat trip across the lagoon is the best way to experience it, while there are also walking trails throughout the reserve. L'Albufera natural park And L'Albufera has another claim to fame - with paddy fields all around for growing rice, here is where the quintessential Spanish dish paella was invented. For an authentic experience, try the paella valenciana, believed to be the original recipe - but be warned, it contains rabbit and snails alongside chicken (still delicious, however). A second warning - don't try tackle one on your own like I did as they are designed to feed two people at least. I did my best to polish it off but I couldn't eat anything else for literally 24 hours afterwards - absolutely zero regrets though. Finally, if you are just looking for somewhere to chill out with a great beach, then Valencia has that too - with almost 20km of soft, golden sands by the Mediterranean. Sitting there with a beer at a beach bar in the Platja de la Malvarrosa, I thought to myself 'What more could you want?' But the great thing about Valencia is that it always somehow finds more to offer you. GETTING THERE: Ryanair flies direct to Valencia from both Dublin and Cork. WHERE TO STAY: The SH Colon hotel has an ideal location very close to the city's historic centre. With cosy rooms, friendly staff and a breakfast terrace perfect for enjoying a glass of orange juice in the morning sun, it's hard to beat. WHERE TO EAT: The Bon Aire restaurant at L'Albufera is a super spot to try paella in its homeplace. La Maritima beside the marina is the place to go for seafood. Portolito Centro is also recommended. GETTING AROUND: Valencia has a great public transport system. Pick up a Valencia Tourist Card, which includes free transportation on buses, trams and the metro. For bike hire, try Doyoubike Rental. MORE INFORMATION: See Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
