Giorgio Armani’s Casa Mariù Initiative Supports Global Child Education

HUMAN PROJECT: Giorgio Armani‘s philanthropic commitment continues to inspire positive change through various humanitarian initiatives. On the occasion of the company’s 50th anniversary, the designer intended to launch the international project...

Residents confirm ICE operations in Grand County

Several residents confirmed the presence of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Grand County on Sept. 14., leading to the detainment of Evin Gonzales, an undocumented Nicaraguan man living in Fraser, according to housemates and employees....

UN human rights experts warn of escalation in Nicaragua repression

A group of UN human rights experts on Nicaragua revealed in a new report on Tuesday that the Nicaraguan government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has intensified repression of exiled critics abroad. The repression includes legal persecution,...

How ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ nurtured live theater: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

When I was in high school in the 1990s, I worked the box office at Tucson’s sole art house, the Loft Cinema. My favorite shift was Saturday night when a parade of true characters began lining up for the weekly midnight screening of “The Rocky...

St Patrick’s Cathedral unveils mural of Our Lady of Knock, law enforcement, immigrants

Cardinal Timothy Dolan led a ceremony Sept. 18 at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, unveiling a mural that honors Our Lady of Knock, Catholic saints, the city’s law enforcement, and immigrants. The 25-foot-tall mural spans several walls,...

The US is paying immigrants to leave. Who is choosing to go?

Years ago, José saw America from above – cleaning windows of skyscrapers in New York. He held several jobs since entering the country illegally in 2008, often afraid to out himself by speaking Spanish. José says he fled to the United States from...

300th day without an EU Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief!

The EU does not care about victims of religious repression. The EU continues to remain deaf to repeated calls of members of the European Parliament, to desperate voices of victims of religious violence and persecution worldwide, to scholars in...

Hispanic Heritage Month Mass gathers a mosaic of cultures at St. Bernard of Clairvaux

As the skies cleared from an afternoon rain, a tapestry of faith and culture processed around the grounds of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Riverdale, Maryland, on Sept. 20. Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjívar erved as...

CASA MARIÙ: Giorgio Armani’s Enduring Legacy Of Education And Compassion

Casa Mariù was envisioned as a celebratory milestone for the maison’s fiftieth anniversary and now stands as a testament to the designer’s humanity. More than philanthropy, the initiative represents Armani’s vision of shaping a more equitable...

Latin American Festival connects culture and community in South Charlotte

The Latin American Coalition hosted the 35th annual Latin American Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Ballantyne's Backyard. The event hosted visitors of all ages from noon to 9 p.m. With the high temperature reaching nearly 90 degrees in the sun,...

Giorgio Armani’s Casa Mariù Project Champions Global Children’s Education and Welfare

From the vibrant streets of Miami to the remote corners of the globe, Giorgio Armani’s legacy continues to shine through Casa Mariù, an international initiative dedicated to supporting children and their right to education. Named in honor of...

Transnational Spying on Nicaraguans in Exile Denouced at UN

Nicaraguan exiles gathered in Democracy Plaza in Costa Rica to commemorate the release of political prisoners. February 9, 2023. Photo: Katherine Estrada Téllez. Nicaraguan State institutions and the FSLN profile regime critics turning them into...

How Should a Buddhist Face War?

Readers of my previous two articles on the relationship between Buddhism and war (or violence in general) will be aware that the historical examples I highlight represent what the Japanese call hanmen kyōshi, or “teachers by negative example.” If...

Stories and art bring culture to life during Hispanic Heritage Month

“There’s more to life than just being in one neighborhood. Being able to explore the world, not just the little neighborhood where they’re at.” Muralist Arturo Morales Romero guides a painting class with art students Wednesday at Grand Rapids’...

Việt Nam seeks to expand relations with Australia, Nicaragua, Georgia

NEW YORK – Acting Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung had meetings with senior officials of Australia, Nicaragua and Georgia on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New...

What We’re Watching: Kimmel returns, Nicaraguan oppression goes global, and a superstorm approaches China

Heeeeere’s Jimmy (again)! Late night host Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC tonight, six days after Disney yanked his show over the comedian’s monologue on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension followed threats by FCC...

The Tragedy of Bolivian Socialism

On October 19, Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz Pereira to the presidency. A center-right senator and son of former president Jaime Paz Zamora (1989-1993), Paz ran on a platform of “Capitalism For All,” defeating conservative former president Jorge...

Basic Human Rights Guarantees Are Eliminated in Nicaragua

says the UN report Image of police patrols during an operation. // Photo: El 19 Digital Report documents 52 cases of arbitrary denial of entry to Nicaragua and 156 expulsions without legal recourse. By EFE / Confidencial HAVANA TIMES – The basic...

St. Patrick's Cathedral mural honors immigrants, first responders, N.Y. saints

NEW YORK (OSV News) -- A new 25-foot-high mural that covers the walls of the entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral and was officially dedicated before Mass Sept. 21 celebrates New York's sacred and secular history. The largest permanent artwork...

Italy denounces UN arrests of opponents in Nicaragua

Italy condemned today in Geneva the "use of arbitrary arrests and detentions of people not aligned with the government" in Nicaragua. In a speech at the Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report on Nicaragua, as...