The Vatican has announced that individuals who identify as transsexual can now receive baptism in the Catholic Church and also serve as godparents.
VATICAN CITY — According to the Vatican’s doctrinal office, individuals who identify as transgender may serve as godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms and witnesses at religious weddings. They are also eligible to receive baptism themselves, as confirmed in a response…
The European Commission has taken steps towards initiating discussions for possible membership with Ukraine and Moldova.
The European Commission has proposed initiating membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova for the European Union. This announcement was met with approval in Ukraine, as they are currently engaged in conflict with Russia and aspire to have a closer relationship…
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to have a significant impact on the global agriculture industry.
American farmers have a strong interest in the events unfolding in Ukraine, as they are keen to understand the impact of the war on both international farmers and their own agricultural practices. VOA reporter Kane Farabaugh brings us the latest…
The European Commission has suggested initiating negotiations for Ukraine’s membership.
On Wednesday, the European Commission advised member states to begin negotiations with Ukraine for membership once the country resolves various reform matters. Last year, the European Union gave Ukraine the status of a candidate, which occurred four months following Russia’s…
of war The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is causing daily attacks, leading to increased suffering for those affected by war.
Miroslav Jenča, the UN’s Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, expressed worry about the ongoing and frequent targeting of civilians and civilian structures in Ukraine. He informed the ambassadors that numerous non-military individuals have lost their lives or been harmed, and…
Polish truck drivers are currently protesting by blocking border crossings into Ukraine.
Polish truck drivers continued their road blockades at three border crossings with Ukraine on Tuesday for the second consecutive day. The truckers claim that their Ukrainian colleagues have an unjust advantage due to regulations implemented during Russia’s conflict with Ukraine….
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy promises that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised that his nation will eventually join the European Union. This statement was made one day prior to the release of a report on Wednesday evaluating the country’s progress towards EU membership. The European…
Images of the star-filled universe in Euclidean space inspire a mission to explore the mysterious “Dark Universe”.
PARIS — On Tuesday, European astronomers unveiled the initial pictures captured by the recently launched Euclid space telescope. This telescope has been specifically engineered to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, which are believed to constitute 95%…
Why Sweden Going Smoke-Free May Not be Such Good ‘Snus’
Gothenburg, Sweden — Sweden is on track to be the first smoke-free country in Europe, largely due to the widespread use of snus, a form of moist snuff that is inserted under the upper lip. However, there are concerns that…
Ukrainian individuals seeking refuge have discovered employment and a sense of belonging at a bakery in California.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Zabelin, a Ukrainian native and current resident of California, founded OutBaking. This bakery, located in Berkeley, offers stable employment opportunities to refugees from Ukraine. Khrystyna Shevchenko shares the story, with narration by Anna Rice….