A giant statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in a village in central Poland. The project is being funded by a billionaire, who has invested around 250 million kronor in the statue.
WorldTwo Israeli soldiers are being punished for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military says.
WorldAs sick, decrepit but immortal - this is how the Virgin Mary was supposed to be depicted in a theater performance in Havelange, Belgium. But it is now being canceled after threats, writes Der Spiegel.
EntertainmentThe Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St. Peter's Square, the Vatican's cardinals have decided. The Pope's final moment is described as painless.
WorldOn January 7, it is ten years since the terrorist attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Twelve people were killed in connection with the act, eight of them worked on the editorial staff. In a special edition being published on the anniversary, satire is being hailed.
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