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“Nuestros corazones están en Belén”: el papa Francisco en la misa de Nochebuena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

EL VATICANO – Al recordar el nacimiento de Jesús en un pesebre de Belén, el papa Francisco dijo este domingo en una homilía de Nochebuena que “el choque de armas, incluso hoy” impide que Jesús “encuentre lugar en el mundo”.El pontífice presidió el domingo la misa vespertina ante unos 6,500 fieles reunidos bajo el esplendor de la Basílica de San Pedro, detrás de filas de prelados vestidos de blanco.“Nuestros corazones están en Belén, donde el Príncipe de la Paz es rechazado una vez más por la inútil lógica de la guerra”, dijo el papa, refiriéndose a la guerra desatada por el ataque mortal de Hamas el 7 de octubre y la toma de rehenes en Israel.Al comenzar la misa, se descubrió una estatuilla del Niño Jesús ante el altar adornado con vegetación y flores blancas, y niños que representaban a todos los rincones del mundo que colocaron flores alrededor de un trono dorado.Francisco, vestido con una túnica blanca, dirigió la misa al pie de una de las grandes columnas de San Pedro.Al r...

Broncos decline to activate Kareem Jackson after his latest suspension, meaning he could be cut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

DENVER (AP) — There’s a good possibility 14th-year safety Kareem Jackson will get cut on Christmas Day after the Denver Broncos chose not to activate him for their game against New England on Sunday night following his return from his second suspension.The Broncos’ roster exemption on Jackson expires Monday, so they’ll either have to make room for him by bidding farewell to another player or release the 14-year veteran. If that happens, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the end of the road for Jackson in Denver. The Broncos could try to re-sign him to their practice squad and then elevate him for their final two games and any playoff games if they qualify.But a release would certainly open the possibility Denver’s defensive tone-setter has played his last game in navy and orange, if not in the NFL altogether.PJ Locke has played exceptionally well in Jackson’s absence and he became the first safety in franchise history to sack the quarterback in t...

City of Frederick to ban businesses from giving out plastic bags

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

The city of Frederick, Maryland, is banning businesses from giving out plastic bags starting in the new year.Customers will have to bring their own bags to stores to shop for items like food, clothes and hardware starting Jan. 1, 2024. Businesses can offer paper bags as an alternative.The city said that the goal of the plastic bag ban is to improve the environment of Frederick and safeguard the health of residents “by reducing the number of single use plastic bags in the stream of commerce, litter, pollution, waste and to encourage the use of reusable bags.”Frederick’s decision is in alignment with a statewide effort to ban plastic bags.In June, lawmakers in Anne Arundel County ordered a similar ban on plastic bags at grocery stores. That law will go into effect in January as well.Prince George’s County Council also passed a bill in May that would ban plastic bags and add a 10-cent fee for each paper bag used at retail stores across the county.Source

Denver weather: Travel impacts on roads, at airports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Sunday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day, with the snowy and cold conditions creating potentially slick and dangerous travel conditions.These conditions not only caused problems for people driving to their destinations ahead of Christmas Day but also caused delays and cancellations for people at Denver International Airport. Denver weather: How much snow fell in Colorado on Christmas Eve? Conditions at Denver International AirportAs of 8:30 p.m., there were 414 delays for flights coming into or departing from DIA, as well as 37 cancellations, according to FlightAware.A majority of the delays and cancellations were for Southwest Airlines flights, with 29 of the canceled flights and 205 of the delays coming from the airline.Road conditionsAccording to Pinpoint Meteorologist Greg Perez, travel conditions for areas along the foothills and into the high country will be especially impacted.As of 11:42 a.m., there were no road closures reported by the Colorado Department o...

Denver weather: Cold and Sunny Christmas Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly on Christmas ahead of a much more mild week. Weather tonight: Clearing, coldSunday night, any lingering snow showers will wrap up, followed by decreasing clouds.Temperatures will be on the cold side and fall to the lower teens. Wind gusts reaching 20 mph will make it feel more like single digits by Monday morning. Weather tomorrow: Sunny but chilly Christmas will be sunny and breezy. Temperatures will climb to the 30s but feel about 10 degrees colder as wind gusts pick up to around 25 mph. Looking ahead: Chance for snow showers Tuesday, then much milderThe next chance for a few light snow showers moves in Monday night into Tuesday. Right now, the biggest impact looks like it will stay east of the Denver metro, bringing windy conditions and measurable snowfall to the eastern plains. After this system passes, much milder weather moves in. Sunshine returns on Wednesday along with seasonal temperatures in the mid-40s. This will be follo...

Pastor of Fort Lauderdale church damaged in Christmas weekend fire asks for prayers amid cleanup efforts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

As firefighters contained hot spots from an intense fire that broke out at a church in Fort Lauderdale, its pastor sought prayers as this community of faith determines their next steps.Christmas Eve was more work day than holiday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church.7News cameras on Sunday captured crews as they boarded up the doors of the house of worship with plywood after Saturday night’s blaze.“I need you to pray fervently, number one, that God will show himself strong during this time,” said Bishop C.E. Glover, the church’s senior pastor.Glover’s words of hope come less than 24 hours since the fire drew a massive response. Twenty-five units from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue were able to knock down the flames.While the building’s exterior doesn’t show much damage, FLFR Deputy Chief Garrett Pingol said looks are deceiving.“Because of the size of the building, it does a very good job at hiding what actually occurred inside,” he said. “What you’re...

Families across South Florida celebrate Nochebuena with lechón asado, quality time with loved ones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

Families across South Florida have come together to cook up a tasty tradition, as they celebrated Nochebuena.Agustine Exposito and his family feasted on one beautifully cooked pig, Sunday night.Exposito and his brother invited 7News into their home on a quiet Christmas Eve. They said that while the food and drink taste good and look good, the most beautiful part about it all is spending time with their loved ones.“Nochebuena” literally brings together the Spanish words for “good” and “night,” and a good night it was for this extended family.But Exposito said pulling off this special occasion without a hitch takes months of preparation.“It’s a family tradition like no other. We look forward to Nochebuena. Every single year, we’re already prepping come October,” he said.Exposito said he and his brother arguably carry out the most important tradition: making roast pork, or lechón asado.“It’s a 77-pounder so, you kn...

The ultimate POLITICO Christmas gift guide for the cheesiest political swag

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course … politics at the dinner table. Here are the best/weirdest Christmas gifts POLITICO managed to scrounge up for that conservative aunt, the environmentally conscious cousin or that one die-hard Brussels-bubble-fanatic friend.Tis the season!Keir Starmer flip-flops: The gift that keeps on giving (and flipping)In the political arena, consistency is often a prized virtue. But Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, is something of a master of the flip-flop — most recently, on Margaret Thatcher.  This Christmas, why not embrace that political agility and get a pair of Keir Starmer flip-flops? Just like the political leader himself, the flip-flops are adaptable to various environments. Whether for heading to a warm destination over the winter holidays or being worn in the cozy warmth of one’s own home, this versatile piece of footwear will pad any feet from the harsh floor. Sold on the Conservativ...

King Charles III’s unfiltered Christmas speech

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

BUCK PAL, London — Oh, for the love of god Camilla, must I do another one of these dreary things? What do you mean we’re “rolling”? I think I’d be able to tell if I was making some miserable sounding off-the-cuff remark live on television, thank you very much! Right, here goes…Christmas! Chrimble! Xmas! The big Deccy 2-5! But what even is it?It’s a time for family, obvz. The thoughtful gift given, the kind word said, the passable meal shared. On this day above all days, we remember and give thanks to those whose immense sacrifices have made our own happiness possible.For some, such gratitude is shown through less traditional means.Loved ones may choose to sulk in America like massive posh toddlers. They may choose to imply their family is a bunch of racist dinosaurs on Oprah. They may even insert the phrase “frostbitten penis” into a frankly over-written autobiography most people didn’t ever bother to finish. Above all, Christmas is a time to forgive and...

The guardrails that once prevented wars are failing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:02 GMT

Abishur Prakash is the founder of the Geopolitical Business, Inc. He is a global keynote speaker and the author of five books. His latest book is called “The World Is Vertical.”The Israel-Hamas war is an ominous message to the world: The guardrails that long stopped wars from breaking out are now effectively failing.Of course, Ukraine was the first sign of this. After Russia invaded the country, it quickly became the worst conflict in Europe since World War II. Except, at the onset, the world didn’t know what to make of it. Was this a “one-off” event or the start of something else?The latest flareup in the Middle East answers this question.The conflict between Israel and Hamas signals that a new era has begun — one where wars are no longer black-swan events that occur every decade or so. Rather, they are becoming a regular occurrence, representing the most significant transformation to global affairs since 9/11. This is a pivotal moment in history, as it signals that whatever stood ...