Tag: Saint

Carlos Acutis named first millennial saint following 2006 death

Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who died from cancer is the first Millennial to be canonized as a saint. “He was an ordinary boy, a boy who lived his childhood and youth between family, school, and the games children play,” said Bishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino. On Monday, the  College of Cardinals voted for the […]

Oxford University to return bronze sculpture of Hindu saint to India

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University has agreed to return a 500-year-old bronze sculpture of a Hindu poet and saint to India, the university’s Ashmolean Museum said. The Indian High Commission in the U.K. made a claim four years ago for the bronze figure of Tirumankai Alvar that was allegedly looted from a temple. Vijay Kumar, […]

Caribbean’s Groupe Antilles Glaces buys France’s Groupe Saint Aubin

The Caribbean’s Groupe Antilles Glaces has become a majority shareholder of France-based desserts and savoury-snacks business Groupe Saint Aubin. Antilles Glaces, which produces dairy products, soft drinks, beer, jams and fresh produce in the French West Indies and Guyana, purchased the group from European private investment firm Capza. Financial details were not disclosed. Groupe Saint […]

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council hosts US Dept. of Transportation’s Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council welcomed U.s. Department of Transposrtation Assistant Secretary for the Office of Tribal Government Affairs Arlando Teller to cultivate a partnership focused on improving transportation infrastructure in Akwesasne. The Tribal Council and Colleen Thomas, on behalf of Planning and Infrastructure, reviewed  roadway conditions on the southern portion of Akwesasne. Assistant […]

Eight Saint Regis Mohawk Citizens Arrested in Landback Protest

This week, eight Saint Regis Mohawk tribal members were arrested by New York state police and charged with trespassing and conspiracy, for attempting to reclaim tribal land on Barnhart Island. On the evening of May 21, 2024, New York State Police responded to Barnhart Island in upstate New York for a criminal mischief complaint, according […]