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It’s never been so easy to find answers. But sitting with uncertainty can ultimately bring wisdom | Muhammad Abdulsater
Weekly Horoscopes by The AstroTwins
How a helium leak in an exoplanet atmosphere hints at life
Ninety years on, the lessons of the antifascist battle of Cable Street have never felt more relevant | Sarah Sackman
With sectarian forces increasingly seeking to divide us, we must come together to fight for security, fairness and tolerance Sarah Sackman is the Labour MP for Finchley and Golders Green “ No pasarán !” – they shall not pass.…
Cardinal Parolin: Ending wars requires moving beyond domination and tackling inequality
The Holy See's Secretary of State says “People are suffering in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran. Kyiv has the right to defend itself. Peace requires a return to fundamental human values.” Read all
The Song of the Earth
Searching for the Pure Land
Weekly Individual Sign
Weekly Horoscopes Daily Monthly Love Money [ads_leaderboard] Aries Weekly Horoscope From October 5 To October 11 by The AstroTwins Is it finally time to let THAT go, Ram? On Tuesday, October 6, a sync-up of Venus retrograde and…
What are the world’s loudest birds? Here are 2 contenders
What are the world's loudest birds? Researchers say the bare-throated bellbird and red-legged seriema are 2 major contenders. The post What are the world’s loudest birds? Here are 2 contenders first appeared on EarthSky .
Cardinal Zuppi in Assisi: Saint Francis reminds us that war is not our destiny
At Mass on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, marking the eighth centenary of his death, Cardindal Matteo Zuppi says that, at a time when “we are tempted and seduced by a vulgar, overbearing and deceptive culture of power”…
Daily Horoscopes: Today In Your Stars
Daily Horoscopes Want to know what the day holds in store for you? Eager to learn how the sun and planets are lining up? With your free daily horoscope, you’ll
World Space Week is October 4 to 10. Find events here
World Space Week dates back to 1999 and runs every year from October 4 to 10. This year, the theme is The Rocket Revolution. Find events near you here. The post World Space Week is October 4 to 10. Find events here first appeared…
Pope: May we pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for world peace
After the Angelus catechesis, Pope Leo once again invited the faithful to pray the Rosary, joining the initiative of Aid to the Church in Need: “In particular, let us pray for the Holy Land and for the innocent victims of…
Pope at Angelus: Saint Francis shows us how to build peace through fraternal love
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo reflects on God’s mercy and recalls Saint Francis of Assisi on the eighth centenary of his death, inviting the faithful to pray for peace and build harmony among Read all
Pontifical Swiss Guard announce preparations for the 500th Anniversary of the Sack of Rome
2027 will mark an extraordinary commemorative year, which the Pontifical Swiss Guard is preparing with a conference in Brig, Switzerland, in January, a historical publication, and participation in Zurich’s Spring Festival. In…
Cardinal Cupich: Advocacy for immigrants is an act of worship
Celebrating the US city of Chicago’s legacy as a “City of Welcome,” Cardinal Blase Cupich calls on Catholics to recognize Christ in migrants and translate their faith into advocacy, hospitality, and practical support. Read all
Weekly Horoscope
HOROSCOPES: Last Week | This Week | Next Week | Daily | Monthly | Yearly October 5 to 11, 2026 Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Weekly Horoscope Astrology The times below…
October 4 Birthday Horoscope 2026
October 4th Birthday Horoscope 2026-2027 MORE BIRTHDAYS If Today is Your Birthday: October 4th The Year Ahead Forecast for October 2026 to October 2027 If You Were Born Today, October 4: Overall, you are a responsible and…
The Rev Ian Gregory obituary
There was a point in the 1980s when the Rev Ian Gregory, a former journalist and church minister, who has died aged 93, was himself making the news. In the time of Margaret Thatcher, the yuppy and union battles, Ian, my…
October birthstone: Colorful opal and tourmaline
Take your pick: the October birthstone is either the striking iridescent opal or the many-colored tourmaline. Learn the lore of these pretty gemstones here. The post October birthstone: Colorful opal and tourmaline first appeared…
Pope Leo celebrates Mass for members of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps
During the Mass celebrated Saturday afternoon, October 3, at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens for the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps that operates within Vatican City State, the Pope urged them to be trustworthy, discreet…
Buddhist Bubblegum
Nirosta Steel on poetry and pop, Arthur Russell and Allen Ginsberg, and the preeminence of process
This Week in Astrology: October 4th to 10th, 2026
This Week in Astrology: October 4-10, 2026 October 4th to 10th, 2026 On this Page: This week’s Moon phase Planets in signs and by aspect Retrogrades This week’s astrology calendar Timing with the Moon Romance & Relationship…
‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
Fazl Mosque was used as an air raid shelter in the war – but that is not its only link to a pivotal moment in world history Exactly 100 years ago the Guardian wrote about the opening of London’s first mosque, an impressive white…
And the Fat Bear Week winner is … Backpack!
Congrats to Backpack, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026! Take a look at the final brackets and see where your favorite fatties fell. The post And the Fat Bear Week winner is … Backpack! first appeared on EarthSky .
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of Montenegro
Pope Leo XIV meets the President of Montenegro, Mr. Jakov Milatović, on Saturday morning in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. Read all
When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: now
Robert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy The lawyer Mike Godwin famously came up with the “law” that, as an online discussion grows…
Visible planets and night sky guide for October
Visible planets and night sky guide. Saturn will be at its brightest tomorrow. And see a video about the Southern Hemisphere view of Mercury and Venus. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for October first appeared on…
Pope appoints Cardinal Gambetti as new Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto
Pope Leo XIV has chosen the 60-year-old Cardinal from Bologna, a Conventual Franciscan, as the new shepherd of the archdiocese in Abruzzo, after accepting the resignation of Archbishop Bruno Forte, 77. Since February 2021…
The Green party’s anti-Zionism motion is yet another attempt to tell Jews how we should think | Jonathan Freedland
The resolution shows little understanding of what Zionism is, who Jews are or how antisemitism works Tomorrow I will be in synagogue to say Kaddish, the traditional mourner’s prayer, in memory of my father who died eight years…
Sun news: Sun-stuff arrives, with more on the way
Sun news October 3, 2026: The first CME arrived with only a mild disturbance. But fast coronal hole wind and a second CME could still bring G1 storms! The post Sun news: Sun-stuff arrives, with more on the way first appeared on…
Ghana’s Religious Superiors seek sustainable funding for Mission at 2026 Plenary
Major Superiors of religious and consecrated persons in Ghana are expected to explore sustainable paths for their mission at this year's plenary assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious Ghana (CMSR-Gh)…
We fly between the sun and Saturn — at opposition — on October 4
Don't miss Saturn at opposition on and around the night of October 4, 2026. That's when our planet Earth passes between the sun and Saturn. The post We fly between the sun and Saturn — at opposition — on October 4 first appeared…
Pope to Pontifical Teutonic College: Preserve unity with the Pope and the faith
Addressing the community of the Pontifical Teutonic College of Santa Maria in Campo Santo on its 150th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV recalls the College’s long history and calls upon its community to preserve their closeness to the…
Amoris laetitia: For a new proclamation of Gospel with families and for families
On October 7, Pope Leo XIV will open a meeting with the heads of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation 'Amoris laetitia,' which was…
