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Boortmeerbeek (Eurotoday) – The annual commemoration of the Jewish transport liberation in Boortmeerbeek was significantly scaled back this year due to ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. On April 19, 1943, three Belgian resistance fighters courageously stopped a deportation train en route to Nazi concentration camps, successfully liberating nineteen Jewish prisoners. This year’s…

Hier ist eine überarbeitete Version des Artikels: — Berlin Playbook: Was heute wichtig ist in der deutschen und internationalen Politik – Die Union plant eine Neuausrichtung der aktuellen Klima-Außenpolitik. Wie die CDU/CSU dabei nicht nur das Wirtschaftsministerium, sondern auch das Auswärtige Amt zugunsten einer neuen Strategie beschneiden könnte, analysiert Hans von der Burchard. – Im…

Eeklo – The Orthodox religious leader of Benelux had several opportunities to meet Pope Francis, primarily through repeated personal interactions with Athenagoras Peckstadt of Eeklo. “Compared to his predecessors, Francis’ simplicity was very striking,” recalled Athenagoras Peckstadt. Metropolitan Athenagoras Peckstadt used the moment to reflect on Pope Francis following the Pontiff’s passing. He emphasized the…

Here is a rewritten version of the article with a clear and engaging style: Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in the papal conclave. About 120 of them cast their secret ballots by writing the name of their chosen candidate and placing the slip into a chalice on the altar.…

Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen took to X to share that Pope Francis has “inspired millions around the world, transcending the Catholic Church, through his humility and genuine love for the underprivileged.” In a similar vein, European Council President Antonio Costa shared his aspirations on social media, expressing his hope that the teachings of…

Genk (Eurotoday) – The death of Pope Francis deeply affected Emmanuel Henckens from Genk, a survivor of clerical sexual abuse. Selected as one of 15 victims invited to speak privately with the Pope, Henckens recalls seeing genuine sorrow in his eyes. “I saw the pain in his eyes, it also caused him a lot of…

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has been instrumental in reestablishing diplomatic ties between the Vatican and China, including the landmark agreement allowing for the joint appointment of Chinese bishops with Beijing. A measured and diplomatic figure, Parolin is viewed by some critics as leaning too progressive. During the Pope’s recent illness, he garnered attention for leading a…