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New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pope Leo plays tennis and supports AS Roma, says senior priest
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV, the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, is a keen tennis player and a fan of AS Roma football club, according to a senior member of his religious order who has known him for four decades. The new pope, 69, is known as a supporter of the White Sox baseball team from his hometown of Chicago, and the Vatican's news outlet has a published a picture of him riding a horse in Peru, where he spent many years as a missionary. "He's a regular tennis player. He would come up and play on our grounds once a week at least," Father Joseph Farrell, Vicar General of the Augustinians, told Reuters on Friday, speaking from the headquarters of the religious order just off St Peter's Square. He confirmed that Leo was a fan of the Eternal City's biggest soccer club. "He's (AS) Roma all the way," Farrell said. The club did not directly confirm it, but welcomed the new pontiff after his election on Thursday. "AS Roma joins in rejoicing with Rome and the world following the election of Pope Leo XIV, and wishes him all the very best for his papacy," it wrote on X.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Pope Francis' coffin transferred to St. Peter's Basilica, thousands pay tribute
The coffin containing the body of Pope Francis is transferred from Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter's basilica. Upon arrival at St. Peter, the Church's Camerlengo, Cardinal Joseph Farrell will preside the Liturgy of the Word and the public visit to the Pope's body will start. Watch.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Historic ship embarks on final voyage to become world's largest artificial reef: 'An emotional maritime moment'
An ocean liner that holds the transatlantic speed record and once carried movie stars and presidents across the sea is about to embark on a new voyage — at the bottom of the ocean. The SS United States, long celebrated as America's flagship, will soon be transformed into the world's largest artificial reef, according to Nice News. The ship had long been out of use and was under a court eviction order, putting it in the crosshairs of being scrapped. Instead, the historic vessel will be carefully prepared and sunk off the coast of Florida, becoming a permanent home for marine life and an intriguing destination for divers and researchers. "This is an emotional maritime moment," Capt. Joseph Farrell, a ship-sinking and reef expert, told NBC Philadelphia. "The SS United States is a testament to America's might and engineering ingenuity. Her sinking is the final chapter for the last all-American-made, America-flagged ocean liner." And it's easy to understand the nostalgia. The ship, which is over 100 feet longer than the Titanic, set off on its maiden voyage in 1952 and once carried John F. Kennedy, Walt Disney, Judy Garland, John Wayne, and Marilyn Monroe as an iconic symbol of Americana. Its next journey may just be the most meaningful yet. The SS United States Conservancy has long been working to protect the ship's legacy, and former President Bill Clinton called it "a symbol of our country's industry and accomplishment." However, attempts to find a new port or make it an attraction have failed. Luckily, artificial reefing offers the SS United States a new life that preserves its legacy in an eco-friendly way. Artificial reefs help restore damaged ecosystems by providing shelter for fish, coral, and other marine life. They also ease pressure on natural reef systems by drawing tourism and supporting coastal economies. This is a perfect example of how communities can honor their cultural heritage while also boosting local economies and building a cleaner, safer future for all of us. "As the World's Largest Artificial Reef, the story of the SSUS will be told to thousands of divers from around the world as they explore her unique design and features," a news release stated. "She will also benefit her surrounding ecosystem and become home to countless marine species that will thrive from the presence of her structure." How concerned are you about the plastic waste in our oceans? Extremely I'm pretty concerned A little Not much Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Fox News
22-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
New England barbecue joint makes radical menu change amid MAHA movement
A restaurant in New England that serves up smoked barbecue and comfort food is making a major change in how it cooks its food. Walrus Alley of Westport, Connecticut, has announced it will be going completely seed-oil free. Joseph Farrell, owner of Walrus Alley, told Fox News Digital the decision stems from a personal health journey of his own. "Our home has been a haven for more natural cooking, and moving the restaurant away from seed oils was a huge undertaking," he said. "At one point we realized we just had to go for it." Seed oils — highly refined plant-based cooking oils — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, as Fox News Digital recently reported. Farrell said the transition away from seed oils can be easier said than done. It was a bit of a challenge, he said, for his team to change the way they deep-fry their food and what breads they use. "Every sauce has to be reconfigured, including mayonnaise, which is the base for most sauces," said Farrell. Even so, the family-owned and operated establishment has eliminated every seed oil, switching instead to beef tallow, olive oil and avocado oil, he said. As the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement gains steam, health advocates have been rallying behind the removal of seed oils in foods. Vani Hari, an author and food advocate — and one of the many supporters of new HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — told Fox News Digital that removing seed oils is the start of a new era in the restaurant industry. (See the video at the top of this article.) "The food tastes better." And Arizona-based restaurant chain True Food Kitchen, for its part, has also removed seed oil from all 47 of its locations across 18 states, it told Fox News Digital recently. Farrell noted, "Though our change to being seed oil-free came from a personal health journey, it is always positive to see people focus on healthier options." He added, "It makes us all feel better, and the food tastes better, regardless of how you get to this point." Farrell warned that while some restaurants may say they are seed-oil free, they may be missing the mark. "They are using beef tallow in their fryers, but it is cut with soy and stabilizers, which are unhealthy," he said. "Or they don't examine the products they bring in, offering burgers on seed oil-laden buns." "Converting to being seed oil-free really takes a great deal of reflection and reinvention on the commercial level," said Farrell. That's "because the industry is deeply rooted with seed oils," he added.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SS United States to embark on final voyage to Florida, becoming largest artificial reef
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A historic ocean liner departed on Thursday for her final voyage, where it heads towards its watery grave off of Florida's coast. The SS United States passed by Virginia Beach Thursday, close to its birthplace at the Newport News Shipyard. The 990-foot ship broke the trans-Atlantic speed ocean liner record in 1952 — a record it still holds to this day. Prior to SS United States being laid to rest, the ship will be prepared for its sinking in Mobile, Alabama. 'Once in Mobile at the shipyard is where the work will begin,' Joseph Farrell, Chairman of the Resolve Marine Group said. 'Basically, it's going to include to remove any of the remaining asbestos. It'll be to remove the exfoliating paint on the hull. It'll be to look, find any PCBs, any loose wiring and wiring in the overheads will probably be removed.' The process of cleaning, transporting and sinking the ship is expected to take at least a year and a half. The ship will have traveled 18,000 miles before officials will sink it off Destin Fort Walton Beach on Florida's coastline, becoming the world's largest artificial reef. 'I've been a Mariner my entire life, and I really get mixed emotions about seeing a vessel being scrapped, or, but Reefing is just such a wonderful way to do this,' Farrell said. 'It's going to create such a fish habitat, so many jobs for people to come. It's the only and the best way for this vessel to go down, but you only get one shot at it. It's got to be done right.' The ship, which was in service from 1952 until 1969, has carried four U.S. Presidents, Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio, John Wayne, Judy Garland and over 1 million passengers. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
