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St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9

St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9

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Pope: Eastern Christians foster dialogue in search of just peace

Pope: Eastern Christians foster dialogue in search of just peace

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Belarus exports rapeseed oil from occupied Ukrainian territories to EU, RFE/RL investigation finds The Belarusian company Agroproduct has been using raw materials from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast to produce rapeseed oil, which it then exported to the European Union. An investigation by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Schemes' in collaboration with journalists from Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, uncovered the supply chain that bypasses existing trade restrictions. Despite a mid-2024 ban on Belarusian food imports, including rapeseed oil, one of the key destinations for Agroproduct’s shipments is Lithuania. Data from Russia’s state information system Zerno shows that in 2023, Belarus imported nearly 5,000 tons of rapeseed from occupied Kherson, with five companies, including Agroproduct, receiving these shipments. According to Eurostat, EU nations purchased over 90,000 tons of rapeseed oil from Belarus in the first half of 2024, amounting to approximately €67 million. Alongside Lithuania, Latvia has also been identified as a key buyer. The Belarusian opposition group "Community of Railway Workers of Belarus" claims that around 50,000 tons of rapeseed oil exported to these countries last year came solely from Agroproduct. Agroproduct has not been subjected to either European or Ukrainian sanctions. This means the company can not only sell oil to the EU but also purchase rapeseed from European and Ukrainian farmers. Latvian and Lithuanian logistics firms confirmed their cooperation with Agroproduct during conversations with journalists, further linking the company to the illicit trade. Investigators also discovered connections between Agroproduct and the Belarusian government. The company’s director, Oleg Teslyuk, has openly boasted about his ties to state authorities but refused to comment on whether the rapeseed used in production was sourced from occupied Ukrainian territories. US-Russia talks are ‘the last warning for Europe,’ Gabrielius Landsbergis says Storm clouds are intensifying in Europe as Ukraine approaches the fourth year of the full-scale war with Russia. Initial hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration might adopt the “peace through strength” approach towards Moscow are beginning to unravel in light of recent statement… The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek

Belarus exports rapeseed oil from occupied Ukrainian territories to EU, RFE/RL investigation finds The Belarusian company Agroproduct has been using raw materials from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast to produce rapeseed oil, which it then exported to the European Union. An investigation by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Schemes' in collaboration with journalists from Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, uncovered the supply chain that bypasses existing trade restrictions. Despite a mid-2024 ban on Belarusian food imports, including rapeseed oil, one of the key destinations for Agroproduct’s shipments is Lithuania. Data from Russia’s state information system Zerno shows that in 2023, Belarus imported nearly 5,000 tons of rapeseed from occupied Kherson, with five companies, including Agroproduct, receiving these shipments. According to Eurostat, EU nations purchased over 90,000 tons of rapeseed oil from Belarus in the first half of 2024, amounting to approximately €67 million. Alongside Lithuania, Latvia has also been identified as a key buyer. The Belarusian opposition group "Community of Railway Workers of Belarus" claims that around 50,000 tons of rapeseed oil exported to these countries last year came solely from Agroproduct. Agroproduct has not been subjected to either European or Ukrainian sanctions. This means the company can not only sell oil to the EU but also purchase rapeseed from European and Ukrainian farmers. Latvian and Lithuanian logistics firms confirmed their cooperation with Agroproduct during conversations with journalists, further linking the company to the illicit trade. Investigators also discovered connections between Agroproduct and the Belarusian government. The company’s director, Oleg Teslyuk, has openly boasted about his ties to state authorities but refused to comment on whether the rapeseed used in production was sourced from occupied Ukrainian territories. US-Russia talks are ‘the last warning for Europe,’ Gabrielius Landsbergis says Storm clouds are intensifying in Europe as Ukraine approaches the fourth year of the full-scale war with Russia. Initial hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration might adopt the “peace through strength” approach towards Moscow are beginning to unravel in light of recent statement… The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek

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Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says Poland has condemned Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian cities, saying that Moscow's actions prove it seeks "further war, not peace," the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 6. "Poland strongly condemns further Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia must be held accountable for the deaths of Ukrainian citizens and the destruction of civilian infrastructure," the ministry posted on X. "Moscow's recent actions show that its goal is further war, not peace," it added. The statement follows Russia's missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 4, which killed 20 people, including nine children, in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. On Sunday morning, a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured three others. The attacks came weeks after Ukraine agreed to a full 30-day ceasefire in U.S.-mediated talks in Jeddah on March 11. Russia rejected the deal unless it included restrictions on Ukraine's military, including the end of foreign military aid. Instead, a limited ceasefire was reached covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Two days later, Ukraine accused Russia of violating the deal by attacking Kherson's energy facilities. Moscow denied responsibility, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Russia "reserves the right" to abandon the agreement if Ukraine fails to comply. Russia also accused Ukraine of striking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast, a claim Kyiv dismissed as an attempt to justify further attacks. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 1 that Moscow submitted evidence of Ukrainian ceasefire violations to the U.S., the U.N., and OSCE. Zelensky also ordered Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to provide the U.S. with proof of Russian violations. Washington has not commented publicly on either side's accusations. U.S. President Donald Trump, who mediated the talks, is reportedly frustrated with the ongoing attacks. NBC News reported on March 30 that Trump is "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin's fixation on Zelensky, while the Telegraph wrote on March 23 that he is growing angry over Russia's refusal to de-escalate. On April 6, he reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, urging Putin to stop the violence. "We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop," Trump told reporters onboard Air Force One. "I don’t like the bombing, the bombing goes on and on, and every week thousands of young people being killed." Despite repeated threats of additional sanctions, Trump has yet to take concrete steps to pressure Moscow, which continues offensive operations across Ukraine. Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it ‘disinformation campaign’ Basivka remains marked as a “gray zone” on the DeepState monitoring map, indicating contested or unclear control. The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy

Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says Poland has condemned Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian cities, saying that Moscow's actions prove it seeks "further war, not peace," the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 6. "Poland strongly condemns further Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia must be held accountable for the deaths of Ukrainian citizens and the destruction of civilian infrastructure," the ministry posted on X. "Moscow's recent actions show that its goal is further war, not peace," it added. The statement follows Russia's missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 4, which killed 20 people, including nine children, in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. On Sunday morning, a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured three others. The attacks came weeks after Ukraine agreed to a full 30-day ceasefire in U.S.-mediated talks in Jeddah on March 11. Russia rejected the deal unless it included restrictions on Ukraine's military, including the end of foreign military aid. Instead, a limited ceasefire was reached covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Two days later, Ukraine accused Russia of violating the deal by attacking Kherson's energy facilities. Moscow denied responsibility, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Russia "reserves the right" to abandon the agreement if Ukraine fails to comply. Russia also accused Ukraine of striking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast, a claim Kyiv dismissed as an attempt to justify further attacks. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 1 that Moscow submitted evidence of Ukrainian ceasefire violations to the U.S., the U.N., and OSCE. Zelensky also ordered Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to provide the U.S. with proof of Russian violations. Washington has not commented publicly on either side's accusations. U.S. President Donald Trump, who mediated the talks, is reportedly frustrated with the ongoing attacks. NBC News reported on March 30 that Trump is "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin's fixation on Zelensky, while the Telegraph wrote on March 23 that he is growing angry over Russia's refusal to de-escalate. On April 6, he reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, urging Putin to stop the violence. "We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop," Trump told reporters onboard Air Force One. "I don’t like the bombing, the bombing goes on and on, and every week thousands of young people being killed." Despite repeated threats of additional sanctions, Trump has yet to take concrete steps to pressure Moscow, which continues offensive operations across Ukraine. Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it ‘disinformation campaign’ Basivka remains marked as a “gray zone” on the DeepState monitoring map, indicating contested or unclear control. The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy

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CAF Champions League: TP Mazembe pip Mamelodi Sundowns in Lubumbashi

CAF Champions League: TP Mazembe pip Mamelodi Sundowns in Lubumbashi

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COP30 ends without agreement for phasing out fossil fuels

COP30 ends without agreement for phasing out fossil fuels

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Christian schools in Jerusalem face risks over teacher permit denials

Christian schools in Jerusalem face risks over teacher permit denials

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Amazonian Church holds ecclesial conference to foster synodality, pluriculturality

Amazonian Church holds ecclesial conference to foster synodality, pluriculturality

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Beninese Bishop: Jihadist attacks aim at preventing Church's activity

Beninese Bishop: Jihadist attacks aim at preventing Church's activity

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Holy See: Outer space must be preserved as a realm of peace, stability, cooperation

Holy See: Outer space must be preserved as a realm of peace, stability, cooperation

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