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Champions League groups are ready

Today, the Champions League draw was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The new tournament edition offers several promising matches. One highlight is the clash between Juventus and Barcelona, which are in the same group.

The tournament will start on October 20. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, this campaign will undergo some modifications. UEFA has allowed five changes and increased to 23 the number of players allowed on the roster. While in the stands, they will allow people. Of course, not exceeding the 30% capacity of the stadium and with the proper local authorizations.

The groups ended up even. However, group D, where Liverpool is the leader, stands out. But to come out on top they have to beat Ajax and Atalanta, last year’s surprises. They will surely fight for the second place.

On the other hand, group H is perhaps the famous “Group of Death. PSG, Manchester United and Leipzig will compete for the qualification. There is also the main course: Juventus and Barcelona, in group G.

This pairing puts the two biggest stars of recent years face to face once again. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo meet after two years of not playing against each other.

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Silent Christmas in Bethlehem as Gaza conflict overshadows celebrations

Hundreds of faithful gathered on Tuesday around the Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem, which is preparing for another quiet Christmas, with no major celebrations due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Local authorities decided to suspend large public celebrations for the second consecutive year, and in Manger Square, there are neither decorations nor the traditional giant Christmas tree, reflecting the somber mood of its residents since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in Gaza. At the Vatican, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Holy Year 2025 on Tuesday, a major international pilgrimage expected to draw over 30 million faithful from around the world to Rome.

On this Christmas Eve, at 7:00 PM (6:00 PM GMT), in the presence of around 30,000 people and with worldwide broadcast, the Argentine Jesuit will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, symbolizing the start of this “ordinary” Jubilee.

Afterwards, he will preside over the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, an occasion in which the pontiff often highlights global conflicts.

Over the weekend, Francis’ remarks calling Israeli airstrikes in Gaza “cruel” sparked criticism from the Israeli government.

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Pope Francis to open jubilee year in Vatican, calls for global peace amid conflict

Pope Francis will open the Catholic Church’s “Holy Year” 2025 on Tuesday, a major international pilgrimage expected to bring over 30 million faithful from around the world to Rome, under the sign of the Jubilee.

On this Christmas Eve, at 7:00 PM (6:00 PM GMT), in the presence of around 30,000 people and with worldwide broadcast, the Argentine Jesuit will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, symbolizing the start of this “ordinary” Jubilee. Throughout the year, pilgrims will be able to pass through this heavy and imposing bronze door, closed during ordinary times, to receive the “plenary indulgence,” the forgiveness of sins according to tradition.

The 88-year-old pope, who faces frequent health issues, will preside over the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, before delivering his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing (to the city and the world) on Wednesday at noon. It is expected that he will address global conflicts and renew his calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, three days after condemning the “cruelty” of the attacks in Gaza, comments which provoked protests from Israeli diplomats.

Security around the Vatican has been reinforced following the deadly attack on a Christmas market in Germany. About 700 additional officers have been deployed to Rome, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior.

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The former president of the United States Bill Clinton was hospitalized in Washington after “develoting a fever”

Former US President Bill Clinton (1993-2001) was hospitalized from Washington to undergo medical tests after “developing fever,” his office reported in a message on social networks.

Clinton, 78, was admitted to the Georgetown University Medical Center in the US capital, Angel Ureña, who served as Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, explained on his X account.

“The former president is still in good spirits and is deeply grateful for the excellent attention he is receiving,” the message deepened.
In 2004, the former president underwent quadruple bahaspas heart surgery and in 2010 he underwent another surgery related to his cardiovascular problems.

The former Democratic leader was hospitalized in 2021 in California for an infection that spread to his bloodstream.

Clinton is one of the four former presidents of the United States who are still alive, along with Donald Trump (2017-2021), Barack Obama (2009-2017), George W. Bush (2001-2009) and Jimmy Carter (1977-1981).

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