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UAE Moments
10-08-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for August 10th, 2025
10.8.25 The Pope: If you're experiencing a dilemma and aren't sure what to do next then this card advises playing by the book. It won't be to your advantage to manipulate a situation, take shortcuts, or use dubious methods. The Pope card reveals that honesty pays off even if you have to make a sacrifice to keep things above board. Success on this occasion is linked with honesty and integrity.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Pope's pal injured in Israeli strike hitting Gaza's only Catholic church as priest suffers leg wound & two killed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people have been killed and eight others including a parish priest befriended by The Pope were hurt in the first Israeli strike on a Catholic church in Gaza. The attack damaged the famous Holy Family Church which the late Pope Francis was in touch with almost daily up to his death earlier this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Father Jebrail Romanelli at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after an Israeli attack Credit: Getty 8 Father Romanelli was among those injured in the Israeli strike Credit: Getty 8 Wounded Palestinians being treated after the strike Credit: Getty 8 Palestinians stand outside after attending mass for late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on April 21, 2025 Credit: AFP Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said: "Two persons were killed as a result of an apparent strike by the Israeli army that hit the Holy Family Compound this morning." Parish priest Father Gabriele Romanelli - who used to regularly update Pope Francis - suffered leg injuries as explosions rocked Gaza's small Catholic quarter. The strike sparked fury as the toll of civilian casualties continued to spiral, as Israel Defence Forces stepped up the onslaught in the besieged Hamas-run enclave. Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply saddened" by Gaza church attack. The Holy Family Church in Gaza spoke in a separate statement of "a number of injured, some in critical condition." The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was "aware of reports regarding damage caused to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City and casualties at the scene. "The circumstances of the incident are under review. "The IDF makes every feasible effort to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian structures, including religious sites, and regrets any damage caused to them." The Holy Family Church in Gaza spoke in a separate statement of "a number of injured, some in critical condition." Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said: "Israeli raids on Gaza also hit the Holy Family Church. Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as terror group issues ceasefire red lines after Trump pressured Israel to end war 'The attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months are unacceptable. No military action can justify Israel's actions.' Since the early days of the war, which erupted in October 2023, members of the Catholic community have been sheltering at the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza City. Some Orthodox Christians have also found refuge there. Only 1,000 Christians live in Gaza, an overwhelmingly Muslim territory, according to the US State Department's international religious freedom report for 2024. Pope Francis repeatedly called for an end to the war. In his final Easter message, a day before his death on April 21, he condemned the "deplorable humanitarian situation" in the Palestinian territory. It comes after Hamas said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group's statement came after four days of indirect talks brokered by Qatar in a bid to bring peace for the distraught Gazans. 8 Smoke rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia on July 9 Credit: AFP 8 Pope Leo XIV said he was 'deeply saddened' Credit: Getty Both Hamas and Israel have spoken positively about the prospects, but there are reportedly a number of crucial sticking points Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long argued that Hamas must be completely disarmed and expelled from Gaza. In turn, Hamas wants guarantees that the war would not resume after any ceasefire - as happened earlier this year. It comes just days after President Donald Trump signalled his belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said part of the deal would be the return of 10 living hostages held by militants since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which sparked the war. Of 251 hostages seized during the assault on Israeli border communities near Gaza, 49 are still held in the territory, including 27, the Israeli military says are dead. In its statement, Hamas said while key hurdles remained in the peace talks, they were ready to be flexible. 8 Flames rise in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border Credit: Reuters
The National
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic fans pay tribute to Pope Francis with banner display
The head of the Catholic state died aged 88 on Monday, April 21. And in Celtic's first game since, away supporters at Tannadice have paid their respects to The Pope. (Image: Sky Sports) A banner unveiled in the stands read: "Requiescat in pace, Papa Francesco". A club statement released on Monday read: "Celtic Football Club would like to express its deepest condolences following the death of Pope Francis who has passed away this morning at the age of 88. "Everyone at the club is saddened by this morning's news and we offer our sincere thoughts and prayers. Requiescat in pace."
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
How Pope Francis helped Arsenal complete signing of Danny Welbeck from Man Utd
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POPE FRANCIS had an unusual hand in getting Danny Welbeck to swap Manchester United for Arsenal in 2014. The Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke that led to coma and irreversible heart failure. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday aged 88 Credit: Getty 5 The Pope has an unusual part to play in Danny Welbeck's move to Arsenal Credit: Getty - Contributor As well as his incredible impact on so many people and his commitment to reshaping the Vatican's ideas around LGBTQ+ rights, Pope Francis was known to be a big football fan. That love for the sport even meant he had a roundabout way of impacting Arsenal's transfer business during the 2014 summer window. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was spending transfer deadline day in Rome as he had an appointment to meet The Pope as well as participating in a charity football match. In fact, the Gunners' manager was even negotiating during his wait to meet The Pope as Arsenal tried to work out a late deal to lure Welbeck away from Old Trafford. READ MORE ON ARSENAL 'DON'T SPEAK TO ME' Ian Wright confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up Speaking at the time, Wenger said: "Meeting the Pope was an experience I did not want to miss. "I am a Catholic, so it was an experience, and one I accepted a long time ago." Adding: "He is a great person. He shows humility and is available to meet for everybody, has a word with everybody. 'He is also a football fan. He is a supporter of San Lorenzo in Argentina. You cannot be born in Argentina and not be a football fan. 5 Arsene Wenger revealed that he was in Rome to meet The Pope during the 2014 transfer deadline day Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "He spoke with many Argentinians, so I wanted to be discreet and say, 'it was nice to meet you and bye-bye'." And even though it would seem that Wenger was kept busy by his meeting with The Pope, the legendary gaffer managed to get a £16m deal over the line for Welbeck. 'He's perfect for Man Utd' - Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop striker Wenger even revealed that getting up early to meet Pope Francis actually helped him secure the Welbeck deal, explaining that it gave him more time to negotiate the transfer. He said: "In 2014 you can always be in touch with everybody even when you travel. "The advantage of that day was I had to get up at 6 o'clock in the morning for my flight and I was available the whole day." It may not have been a direct involvement, but had Wenger not headed to see The Pope then Welbeck may have never laced up his boots for the Gunners. Arsenal fans will be thankful he did, as the striker became a cult hero at the Emirates - scoring 32 times in 126 appearances. His late goal against Leicester City in the 2015/16 season still lives long in the memory of many Arsenal fans, and he left the club in 2019 as a two-time FA Cup winner. Welbeck, 34, is now plying his trade with Brighton where he has scored nine goals and registered four assists in the Premier League this season - his best ever return in the competition. 5 Welbeck won two FA Cups with Arsenal Credit: AFP - Getty
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
How Pope Francis helped Arsenal complete signing of Danny Welbeck from Man Utd
POPE FRANCIS had an unusual hand in getting Danny Welbeck to swap Manchester United for Arsenal in 2014. The Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke that led to coma and irreversible heart failure. 5 5 As well as his incredible impact on so many people and his commitment to reshaping the Vatican's ideas around LGBTQ+ rights, Pope Francis was known to be a big football fan. That love for the sport even meant he had a roundabout way of impacting Arsenal 's transfer business during the 2014 summer window. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was spending transfer deadline day in Rome as he had an appointment to meet The Pope as well as participating in a charity football match. In fact, the Gunners' manager was even negotiating during his wait to meet The Pope as Arsenal tried to work out a late deal to lure Welbeck away from Old Trafford. Speaking at the time, Wenger said: "Meeting the Pope was an experience I did not want to miss. "I am a Catholic, so it was an experience, and one I accepted a long time ago." Adding: "He is a great person. He shows humility and is available to meet for everybody, has a word with everybody. 'He is also a football fan. He is a supporter of San Lorenzo in Argentina. You cannot be born in Argentina and not be a football fan. 5 "He spoke with many Argentinians, so I wanted to be discreet and say, 'it was nice to meet you and bye-bye'." And even though it would seem that Wenger was kept busy by his meeting with The Pope, the legendary gaffer managed to get a £16m deal over the line for Welbeck. 'He's perfect for Man Utd' - Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop striker Wenger even revealed that getting up early to meet Pope Francis actually helped him secure the Welbeck deal, explaining that it gave him more time to negotiate the transfer. He said: "In 2014 you can always be in touch with everybody even when you travel. "The advantage of that day was I had to get up at 6 o'clock in the morning for my flight and I was available the whole day." It may not have been a direct involvement, but had Wenger not headed to see The Pope then Welbeck may have never laced up his boots for the Gunners. Arsenal fans will be thankful he did, as the striker became a cult hero at the Emirates - scoring 32 times in 126 appearances. His late goal against Leicester City in the 2015/16 season still lives long in the memory of many Arsenal fans, and he left the club in 2019 as a two-time FA Cup winner. Welbeck, 34, is now plying his trade with Brighton where he has scored nine goals and registered four assists in the Premier League this season - his best ever return in the competition. 5 5
