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Video: Skiers carve heart-shaped tribute honoring Swiss fire victims

Skiers in Crans-Montana formed a heart on a snowy slope in a powerful tribute to the victims of the New Year’s Eve blaze at the “Le Constellation” bar, where 40 people were killed and 119 others were injured, many of them severely. The heart-shaped formation, captured on video, became a focal symbol of collective mourning in the ski community after the deadliest nightclub fire in years. Organizers and participants aligned themselves across the piste, their tracks drawing a clear, white outline visible from above — a quiet…

Honoring the Legacy of Italian Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives in East Africa: A Tribute in Kenya

 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Roberto Natali, the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, graced a solemn event dedicated to the memory of fallen countrymen at the Italian shrine in Nyeri. This poignant ceremony saw the presence of Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga, along with a sizable gathering of compatriots, members of Comites, and representatives from Italian missionary groups active in the region. The event also featured Carabinieri clad in historic uniforms, in alignment with National Unity and Armed Forces Day. From 1941 to…

Pope Declares 14 New Saints, Honoring the ‘Martyrs of Damascus’ Among Them

Pope Francis has recently elevated a new cadre of saints to the Church's venerable roll, canonizing fourteen distinguished individuals. Among them are the "martyrs of Damascus," who met their untimely demise in Syria during the Ottoman Empire—a poignant reflection of the ongoing tribulations faced by Christians. During a grand ceremony held in Saint Peter's Square, amidst a gathering of thousands of devoted Catholics from around the globe, Francis led the canonization rite. He declared, "We enroll them among the saints,…

Honoring the Legacy of Tito Mboweni: Tributes Emerge for the Former South African Minister

Tributes are flooding in for Tito Mboweni, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank and South Africa's Labour and Finance Minister, who sadly passed away following a brief illness. He was 65 years old. Mboweni's political journey began in South Africa’s first democratically elected Cabinet, where he held the position of Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999. He later took the helm as the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, serving from 1999 until 2009. His tenure in government culminated in his role as Minister of…