In US, sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV's legacy

In the United States, admirers of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remembered him warmly for his theological prowess and devotion to traditional doctrine. However, some U.S. Catholics, on learning of his death Saturday , recalled him as an obstacle to progress in combating clergy sex abuse and expanding the role of women in the church.
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Putin expects China’s Xi to visit soon; Xi holds his line on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was expecting Chinese President Xi Jinping to make a state visit early next year in what would be a public show of solidarity from Beijing as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine falters. But an official Chinese readout of a video summit between the two leaders highlighted differences in approach to their developing alliance, making no mention of a visit and stressing that Beijing, which has declined to back or condemn the invasion, would maintain its “objective and fair” stance on the issue.
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'Misogynist' influencer Andrew Tate will be held in a Romanian jail for 30 days. Here's what his life may be like while in custody.

Self-described "misogynist" social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate will be spending the beginning of 2023 behind bars after police in Romania detained him and his brother as part of an investigation into rape and human trafficking. According to prosecutors, the siblings and two others "appear to have created an organized crime group with the purpose of recruiting, housing, and exploiting women by forcing them to create pornographic content."
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American billionaire's controversial NYE pyrotechnic bonanza starts fire near Queenstown, New Zealand

The fact Malkin went ahead with the fireworks in the face of widespread opposition was unneighbourly and showed a bit of a "screw you" attitude,” Quinn said.
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100-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Working at the Same Company for 84 Years

The man who holds the world record for the longest career at the same company (for the second time!) suggests finding a good employer, working in a field that interests you, and focusing on the present. Walter Orthmann’s experience allows him to speak authoritatively about the subject. He has spent the last 84 years working for ReneauxView, a textile company (and counting). In January, Guinness World Records confirmed that the record he is breaking is his own. For the first time, Orthomann has been recognized for his 80 years of service to the company.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the walls of the Vatican where he passed away at 09:34 (08:34 GMT) on Saturday.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.
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