Irish weather: Sun-drenched Ireland to be hotter than IBIZA as Caribbean plume sends temperatures soaring to 17C
BY ANITA MCSORLEY From Irish Mirror But will it last? The chilly spells have given way to Spring-like temperatures over the last few days. And forecasters say a Caribbean plume is set to send temperatures rocketing next week. Weathermen are…
Development should consider indigenous cultures and their relationship to the earth, says Pope Francis in meeting with delegation from IFAD
Rome, 15 February 2017 – In a private meeting with indigenous peoples’ representatives, Pope Francis stressed the need to reconcile development, both social and cultural, with the protection of indigenous peoples and their territories, “especially when planning economic activities that may…
St. Valentine beheaded
This Day In History From History.com On February 14around the year 278A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed. Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular…
IFAD reaffirms its commitment to help Colombia overcome the effects of 50 years of conflict
Rome, 15 December 2016 – The Executive Board of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today approved a new country strategy for Colombia, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to help the country overcome the effects of a 50-year conflict by promoting…
Here’s what actually happens to all the coins you toss into fountains
By Jordi Lippe-McGraw, By Travel + Leisure The Trevi fountain in Rome has had a longstanding tradition: if you stand with your back to the fountain and toss a coin over your left shoulder you are guaranteed a return trip…
Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever
Reuters | Nov 1, 2016, From Times of India ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed, in some of his…
Italy earthquakes: Strong tremors shake central region
From BBC Two strong earthquakes have hit central Italy, damaging buildings and sending scared residents into the streets. A 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 1910 local time (1710 GMT) near Visso in Macerata province, officials said. It was followed two hours…
Cayman Islands joins the GSS … with the world-class “Flowers Sea Swim”!
From Global Swim Series The beauty of open water swimming is that every course is totally different and each race has it’s own charm and unique character that makes it special. From swimming around a castle in Ireland, or swimming…
Zika found to remain in sperm for record six months
From BBC The Zika virus has been found in the sperm of an Italian man six months after his first symptoms, twice as long as in previously reported cases. Doctors at the Spallanzani Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome said…
Pope’s top Cardinal hit with sex abuse allegations
Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won’t address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination. Francis said as far as he’s concerned, accusations…