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North Ages @northages.bsky.social · 8h

Oct 12: Feast of Edwin (584-633), first Christian king of the Northumbrians. He came to power with the aid of Rædwald, king of the East Angles. He died at the Battle of Hæthfelth against Penda, pagan king of the Mercians, and British king Catguollaun. 📸DaveWebster14 #medievalsky

A stained-glass depiction of a crowned Edwin bearing a sword in one hand and a model of a church in the other.

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · 18h

The level of innocence this kitty holds..

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#cat #catday #bluesky #animals #wildlife #nature

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 6h

This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Nadia from London has an idea that sounds such fun you'll be booking a day out asap.
"I've always loved museums," she says,
"but they can be overwhelming for children. For decades now, I've done something called 'playing postcards'
We do
the museum backwards, visiting the gift shop first. Each child gets to choose three postcards. Then they take it in turns to find that particular artwork in the museum and give us a little information about the piece from the details on the postcard, or from any gallery plaque. At the end of this treasure-hunt-style activity, we vote for our favourite in the cafe."

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 19h

"Is the undocumented woman who contributes tirelessly to our parish, caring for the church, leading the daily rosary our neighbor?" #CardinalMcElroy #LiveTheGospel #LoveThyNeighbor #PrayForAmerica www.cathstan.org/voices/text-...

Text of Cardinal McElroy’s homily for World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Catholic Standard

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5h

Pope Leo at Jubilee Mass: “Let us take care to avoid any exploitation of the faith that could lead to labelling those who are different — often the poor — as enemies, ‘lepers’ to be avoided and rejected.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 21h

Pope to Chicago Labor Leaders: “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters….I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Simon Knott @simoninsuffolk.bsky.social · 6h

Edith Cavell, English nurse, was shot dead by a German firing squad #OTD 12 October 1915. Her death was a cause of national outrage and mourning. After the War, her body was returned home to England and buried in the cathedral close at Norwich.

#31DaysofGraves 12: notable woman

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Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo Calls on U.S. Bishops to stand up for migrants rights
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Opinion | Why Pope Leo gathered more than 100 Latino Catholics at the Vatican this week

The pope met this week with a group of more than 100 Latino Catholics from the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

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European Movement West London #FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU @em-westlondon.bsky.social · 2d

Simon Jenkins, who once thought Brexit would be good for Britain, thinks it was an error.
Like him, the public is clearly ready to see #Brexit reversed. There cannot be a single industry that would oppose it.

Of course it will not be easy. But it will be right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it | Simon Jenkins

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to act, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

www.theguardian.com

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 1d

"Love for the Lord is one with love for the poor (5)." #PopeLeoXIV #DilexiTe #RememberThePoor

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 1d

"Those who suffer know how great even a small gesture of affection can be (4)." #PopeLeoXIV #DilexiTe #RememberThePoor

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Randy Bryce @ironstache.bsky.social · 1d

This country was built on protest.

I’m determined to protect that basic Right no matter who is doing it as long as it’s done without violence.

Also - fascists can suck a bag of lemons.

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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 1d

Donald Trump expressed his optimism the Gaza ceasefire will last - despite it appearing to be broken already.

Donald Trump gives his verdict on whether the Gaza ceasefire will hold

www.mirror.co.uk

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote this on Nathan Gill, Russian bribes, Reform and Farage nearly two weeks ago. Here it is again if you’re sick of the silence of the UK media

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

It's time we asked some serious questions about Reform and Russia, says Neil Mackay

As a former prominent leader of Reform faces jail for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements, Neil Mackay says we have to ask serious…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 1d

Lady Gaga mesmerised a sellout 23,000 crowd with her talent and energy at the Manchester Co-op Live Arena this week.

Brian Reade: 'For stupidity, arrogance and lying, Tories deserve to be history'

www.mirror.co.uk

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Edward A. Rowe @edwardarowe1.bsky.social · 1d

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stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

White House blasts Nobel Peace Prize committee over Donald Trump snub www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic... 😆

White House blasts Nobel Peace Prize committee over Donald Trump snub

Trump has openly and desperately campaigned to be given the gong, but was overlooked. The White House accused the Nobel Committee of placing "politics over peace"

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stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

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Zarah Sultana's speech in Leeds shows the energy and hope around Your Party is back

The creation of a new left party was never going to be easy - but Zarah Sultana's appearance in Leeds cemented hope

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stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

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Zack Polanski schooling a right-wing BBCQT panel was a brilliant lesson in how to beat propaganda

The BBC arranged an all-right-wing panel to challenge Green leader Zack Polanski on Question Time last night. But he schooled them all.

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stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

Live: Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire in effect, as Trump misses out on Peace Prize www.reuters.com/world/live-i...

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stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

Liverpool owners have made their position clear to play Premier League matches abroad - Not hiding the fact - Liverpool owners have made their position clear to play Premier League matches abroad. www.themag.co.uk/2025/10/live... via @NUFCTheMag

Liverpool owners have made their position clear to play Premier League matches abroad

Not hiding the fact - Liverpool owners have made their position clear to play Premier League matches abroad.

www.themag.co.uk

stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

Serious levels of transfer debt at Premier League clubs - New report details just how bad - New report details just how bad - Serious levels of transfer debt at Premier League clubs www.themag.co.uk/2025/10/seri... via @NUFCTheMag

Serious levels of transfer debt at Premier League clubs - New report details just how bad

New report details just how bad - Serious levels of transfer debt at Premier League clubs

www.themag.co.uk

stevescullion.bsky.social @stevescullion.bsky.social · 2d

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Shall we pressure the government to prioritise NHS funding?

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The Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 2d

"No one today can say, ‘I did not know.'" #PopeLeoXIV www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope: In this age of communication, nobody can say 'I did not know' - Vatican News

Addressing a global network of leading news agencies, Pope Leo thanks reporters who every day work to share the truth, often risking their lives. It ...

www.vaticannews.va

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