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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US
In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Pope Leo's message of hope for his hometown of Chicago
Pope Leo XIV, elected in May, addressed his hometown of Chicago via jumbotron at a White Sox game, marking his first U.S. address as Pope. He urged the crowd to come 'together in friendship' and build community, emphasising hope and meaning in life. The Pope called on young people to find God and be beacons of hope, acknowledging the difficulties of the pandemic and highlighting the healing power of God's love. The event, organised by the Archdiocese of Chicago, celebrated Pope Leo XIV 's election and his Chicago roots, featuring music and an invitation to throw a first pitch at a future game. Pope Leo XIV encouraged sharing the message of hope through outreach and service, advocating for making the world a better place amid celebrations and protests across the U.S.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US
In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others. 'So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the love of God is truly healing, that it brings hope,' the first American pope said in a video broadcast on the jumbotron at the White Sox baseball stadium in Chicago.
Irish Times
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Young people more likely to stay in if it's raining, but it's not a problem for those in their sixties
Four out of 10 young people say bad weather is an obstacle to spending more time outside. This is in contrast to those in their 60s, who are more likely to venture out in hail or shine . The data has been provided by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in a new study, entitled Recreation in Nature – How We Spent Summer 2024. It drew on responses from 3,916 people, which were compiled between June and August of last year. Forty per cent of people aged 16-29 cited bad weather as an obstacle to getting out and about, compared to just eight per cent of those aged 60-69. Nine out of 10 people report that they feel happier after spending time in nature, the data shows. READ MORE Around 60 per cent of people spent time in nature for physical health and exercise, while 55 per cent did so for mental health reasons. Breakdown of data from the Central Statistics Office study Urban green spaces were the most visited type of ecosystem in 2024, with 63 per cent of people visiting them at least once a week. The CSO classifies an urban greenspace as a public park, sports ground or a green on a housing estate. Twenty-one per cent of people living in rural areas reported that a lack of safe footpaths prevented them from spending more time in nature. Just eight per cent of people in urban areas cited this problem. [ Irish economy expands by almost 10% as exporters rush to beat tariff deadlines Opens in new window ] Lack of reliable public transport was also a barrier to spending time in nature, as indicated by 20 per cent of respondents. Thirty-six per cent of younger people cited it as a barrier, compared with 11 per cent of those aged 60-69. Nova Sharkey, statistician in the ecosystem accounts section of the CSO, said the survey was 'aimed at getting a better understanding of how people in Ireland enjoy our natural environment'. The findings will also inform related national policy initiatives.
The Guardian
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Sussan Ley says name spelling change was due to ‘punk phase'
The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has walked back claims that an interest in numerology was the reason she added extra 's' in her name, claiming her comment she made to a journalist in 2015 was a 'flippant remark' and not correct. Ley told Melbourne radio station 3AW on Friday that the name change came during her 'punk phase' as a teenager, shooting down a long-running story that she had added the extra letter because of a belief it would make her life more exciting. The Liberal leader has also conceded women were 'disappointed' with the opposition's policies at last month's election, promising the Coalition would 'modernise' and offer new ideas on housing, especially for young people, as well as childcare and aged care. In a 2015 profile with the Australian newspaper, Ley was quoted as saying: 'I read about this numerology theory that if you add the numbers that match the letters in your name you can change your personality. 'I worked out that if you added an 's' I would have an incredibly exciting, interesting life and nothing would ever be boring. It's that simple … And once I'd added the 's' it was really hard to take it away.' Asked about the quote on 3AW on Friday, Ley claimed it was a 'flippant remark' and numerology was 'actually not the reason'. 'It was something I did during my rebel teenage years and, you know, I went through a punk phase in those years and added the extra 's'. People have been fascinated by the numerology angle, but it's actually not correct,' Ley said. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email It is not the first time Ley has walked back the 2015 claim, seeking to explain her earlier quote in several media interviews when asked in recent years. In mid-May, shortly after being elected Liberal leader, Ley told Kyle and Jackie O's Kiis FM program that the original quote was 'an offhand remark to a journalist, which sort of took off'. 'The real reason is I was rather rebellious in my youth. That's been covered in my punk rock past, and so I just added the extra 's' and annoyed my family members. At that time, by the way, I certainly didn't think I would end up being leader of the opposition or even a politician,' she said. In the 3AW interview, Ley also said the Liberals 'we must listen, we must change, we must develop a fresh approach'. 'That listening is very important in what we do next. We will modernise. We will rebuild,' she said. The Coalition will be left with just 43 seats in the House of Representatives, and the Labor government holding a large majority with 94 seats. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion 'We've got to have a party that respects modern Australia, reflects modern Australia, and represents modern Australia. And we've got to meet modern Australia communities, the people who listen to your program, where they are,' Ley said. 'I stood on the pre-poll in the last fortnight [of the election] all around the country, including Melbourne, and I talked to women and I saw the look of disappointment on many of their faces, and I asked them what they were thinking, and they didn't feel that we had a policy offering that was relevant to them.' Ley was this week critical of former Liberal president Alan Stockdale, who reportedly claimed women had become 'so assertive' that the party might need to consider extra support for men. The Liberal leader admitted that housing was a key issue the opposition had to work on, especially to win the votes of younger Australians. She also nominated childcare, aged care and policies on students as priority issues. 'They [young people] are worried about work. Of course, they're worried about studying, but they're worried about housing too, and if we can't find a pathway, or articulate a pathway into housing for young people, then they're not going to support our political party,' she said. 'We had some policies at the last election. We'll review those. I'm always very frustrated by what state governments are not doing when it comes to supporting young people in housing. But I'm not saying that it's only in their court. There are things the federal government can do as well.'
