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Catholic influencers have cropped up in the dozens on social media. While they’ve brought more attention to the Church—which has seen its membership dwindle in the West—some are wondering whether it counts as meaningful evangelizing. #hotpriest #catholic #church #digitalmissionaries

UN Confirms: Russian-backed Separatists Behind MH17 Attack The UN aviation council has ruled that Russian-backed Separatists were behind the downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine which killed all 298 people on board in 2014. But what exactly happened to MH17? #MH17 #Unpacked #MysterySolved

When Countries and Cities Were Sold Like Real Estate  Imagine a world where countries, cities, and ports were sold like real estate.  From Alaska to Gwadar, some of the most strategic lands in history changed hands with a single deal.  Ready for the biggest land sales in history? Let’s dive in!  #worldpolitics #unpacked #Alaska #Gwadar

What is Israel doing in Syria? Israel has intensified attacks against the new Syrian government. The newest wave of airstrikes followed clashes between the Isl@mist-led government forces and the Druze minority, but the conflict is about much more. #israel #syria #druze #middleeast #dwstories

Who are the Druze? The Druze are an Arab minority and they primarily live in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel and have a long history of persécution. Recently, sect@rian violénce against the Druze erupted in Syria after an alleged insult to Propher Muhammad by a Druze cleric. The clashes left dozens of people déad or wounded. The also have pulled Israel further into the conflict with the airstrike. #Druze #middleast #syria #israel

When someone becomes pope, their first act is renaming themselves. But why? Here is what’s behind this tradition. #pope #popeleoxiv

What the end of the World W@r II started World w@r II officially ended in 1945 with the surrender of Germany and later Japan. But in many parts of Asia and Africa, the end of the w@r marked the begining of the decolonization — despite the efforts of European powers to reclaim their colonies. #worldwar2 #germany #war #japan #decolonization #colonial

A militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam has triggered the worst clashes between the nuclear powers India and Pakistan in decades. Although border skirmishes are frequent, the new escalation raises fears of a new war. Here’s how India-Pakistan conflicts have played out in the past. #india #pakistan #kashmir

Why are driver's licenses so expensive in Germany? Driving skills are essential in modern day life but it feels like a luxury only a few can afford in Germany. With rising operational costs, rigorous tests, and fewer qualified instructors, people in Germany might have to pay up to €5,000 just to get their driver’s license. unpacked #unpacked #Germany #DriversLicense

Germany’s parliament is set to elect the next German chancellor on May 6th. It’s likely going to be conservative leader Friedrich Merz. But what do you need to become chancellor and how does the vote work? #Germany #FriedrichMerz #Politics

Asylum from the Church? The future German coalition government of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats has promised a crackdown on irregular migration. Looming deportations have more people turning to the Church for help. #ChurchAsylum #Refuge #Migration #HumanRights

Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world with around 130 million inhabitants. The country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been trying various strategies to secure sea access, which he says is essential for trade. But his insistence has annoyed neighboring countries – not least Eritrea. #Ethiopia #Eritrea #RedSea #coast #port #shipping #HornofAfrica #Abiy #Afwerki #geopolitics

Trans women reflect on Pope Francis' support Transgender women who were supported by Pope Francis during his papacy reflect on his legacy as they gather at the Vatican to say their final goodbyes. For many in marginalized communities, his outreach was a rare act of inclusion. Now, they hope the next pope will continue his work of reaching out to the forgotten and underserved. #lgtbq🌈 #vatican #popefrancis #unpacked

A family of beavers in the Czech Republic built several dams in a protected landscape area, creating a natural wetland exactly where it was needed — saving taxpayers €1.2 million. Authorities had planned to rewild drainage ditches in a former military zone so that the wetlands below the ponds could be restored, but the project was delayed by bureaucratic and financial delays. The beaver-built dams now provide vital ecological benefits, including improved water quality and enhanced biodiversity without the red tape. #unpacked #beaver #CzechRepublic #rewilding