Tibet earthquake: dozens dead as 6.8-magnitude quake strikes holy city of Shigatse – reports | Tibet
The China Earthquake Network Center said a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities, damaging buildings around Shigatse and sending people fleeing to the streets in neighboring Nepal and India. State media said 53 people were killed and more than 60 injured in the earthquake that struck at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday. The […]
Inside the legend of Bruce Springsteen’s lost ‘Born to Run’ piano – ‘holy grail’ that could be worth a fortune
The piano Bruce Springsteen used to compose “Born to Run'' is missing somewhere in a Jersey swamp, but it could be worth a fortune if recovered. Little is known about this old piano, but anyone near Long Branch with a beat-up old Aeolian upright in their basement might want to check under the lid. Legend […]
Male pours whiskey into holy water during Christmas Eve midnight mass at Catholic church, threatens parishioners, police say
A Maryland man poured whiskey into holy water during a Christmas Eve midnight mass at a Catholic church and threatened parishioners, police said. However, police say that was not the only incident. Congregants chased Von Goetz out of the church, but the sheriff's office told WTOP that Goetz tried to hit them with a whiskey […]
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected
of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]
Maryland wacko Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz allegedly pours whiskey in holy water at church on Christmas Eve, pelts parishioner with tangerines
He was in too much of a holiday spirit. A demon went on a blasphemous rampage at two Maryland churches on Christmas Eve, pouring whiskey into holy water at one place of worship before being restrained by disgusted parishioners, authorities said. Thomas Campbell Bolling von Goetz ensured that he was placed on the naughty list […]
Man arrested for disrupting Christmas church services, pouring whiskey into holy water: deputies
A Maryland man has been arrested for disrupting Christmas Eve services at two local churches, including pouring whiskey into holy water. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said Thomas Campbell Bolling von Goetz, 56, of Avenue, was arrested on suspicion of causing a disturbance during a religious service and endangering residents, and was charged with […]
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday morning at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica as Christmas marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, which are expected to draw some 32 million Catholics to Rome. I passed through a large sacred door. Passing through the Holy Door is one of the ways believers can obtain indulgences, […]
Trump Names CatholicVote’s Brian Burch as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See
ROME — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Catholic Vote President Brian Birch as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. “I am pleased to announce that Brian Birch will be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.” Trump I wrote Friday Truth Social. “Brian is a devout Catholic, father of nine children, […]
Oldest-known Chinese inscription in Israel found at the holy site of Mount Zion
Archaeologists recently discovered the oldest known Chinese inscription on the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The inscription was found on a porcelain bowl and was discovered during joint excavations by the IAA and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology. The agency said in a press release this month that […]
Lobbying World: Holy See ambassador rejoins Akin
Former senator and congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) rejoins akin As a senior consultant. During his time on The Hill, Mr. Donnelly served on the Senate Banking, Agriculture and Armed Services Committees and was a partner at the firm until he became ambassador to the Holy See in 2022. George Sifakis and Michael Lamoureux I am […]