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in PlacesWhen does Ukraine celebrate Christmas?
Answer: Ukraine officially shifted its Christmas celebration to December 25th in 2023, a historic change signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Under what specific conditions did Pope Francis say priests could bless LGBTQ couples?
Answer: The Vatican announced that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples, a decision reflecting Pope Francis’ inclusive vision for the Church.
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in BusinessWhat did the Church of England clergy do for the first time in 2023?
Answer: The Church of England clergy made a formal pay claim for the first time in their nearly 500-year history on June 19, 2023. They demanded a 9.5% increase in their allowance from April 2024. The trade union Unite, representing over 2,000 clergy and lay officers in the Church of England, said that many clergy…
