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Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Cardinals Choosing the Next Pope Have Been Offered a Dossier on Candidates – With a Subtext May 7, 2025 As speculation mounts about who will succeed Pope Francis, an intriguing development has emerged behind the scenes: cardinals preparing for a future conclave are quietly being offered dossiers detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and past actions of potential papal candidates. But these documents aren’t just dry summaries – they come with a subtle subtext that could shape the future direction of the Catholic Church.
By Rasel Ahmed9 months ago in Critique
A History of Revolution in Whispers of the Fire
A young girl by the name of Elara came across a worn leather-bound journal hidden beneath layers of dust and cobwebs in the quiet library of the old city of Lyon. It didn't have a title; all that was on the cover was a phoenix rising. When she opened it, the pages began to whisper stories and the scent of aged parchment filled the air. memories of the world's most powerful revolutions, not just any stories. The first whisper came from France, 1789. The journal described a world in which peasants starved outside of palace gates while kings lived in golden halls. A man named Jacques stood in the crowd at the storming of the Bastille, his hands trembling as he clutched a torch. A loaf of bread had cost the life of his brother. Jacques contributed to the demolition of not only the prison walls but also the appearance of royal divinity that night. The people rose, chanting “Liberté, égalité, fraternité!” as the monarchy crumbled and the seeds of democracy were sown in blood.
By MD BILLAL HOSSAIN9 months ago in Critique
Unpacking White Lotus Season 3: Gorgeous Scenes and Frustratingly Familiar Tropes
For the last eight weeks, my morning routine has been to get up, make coffee, and mentally get ready for the upcoming episode of HBO's The White Lotus. It has evolved into a weekly immersion in opulence, dysfunction, and mortality rather than merely a viewing experience. I was optimistic, high, caftan-clad, sun-kissed aspirations about the upcoming show.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Critique
Iran vs. Israel: Is the Center East on the Brink of a Bigger War?
Iran vs. Israel: Is the Center East on the Brink of a Bigger War? The Center East has long been a unstable chessboard of control battles, but the later acceleration between Iran and Israel marks a significant—and possibly explosive—turn in worldwide legislative issues. In April 2024, Iran propelled an uncommon coordinate rocket and ramble assault on Israeli region, retaliating for an prior Israeli airstrike that focused on Iran's department in Damascus, Syria. The world held its breath as sirens reverberated over Israeli cities and discuss defense frameworks lit up the sky.
By Md Shoriful Islam10 months ago in Critique
New York City – April 11, 2025
Thursday afternoon, tragedy struck over the Hudson River when a sightseeing helicopter carrying five tourists and a pilot sank near New York City, killing all six people on board. According to initial reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local authorities, the helicopter, operated by Liberty Air Tours, was on a routine aerial tour of New York City when it experienced a sudden mechanical failure. Around 3:20 p.m., witnesses reported that the aircraft began to spin out of control before collapsing into the river.Within minutes, emergency personnel from the Coast Guard, the NYPD, and the FDNY arrived at the scene. Divers recovered the bodies from the submerged wreckage shortly afterward. Officials confirmed that each of the six victims had passed away on the spot. New York City Mayor Rachel Whitmore expressed condolences to the families during a press briefing Thursday evening. She stated, "Our hearts go out to the families whose loved ones lost loved ones in this terrible accident." "We are collaborating closely with federal investigators to find out what went wrong and prevent this from happening again," The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the crash. Officials emphasize that no conclusions have been reached, but preliminary analysis suggests a possible engine failure or rotor failure. The Eurocopter AS350 helicopter, which was commonly used for urban tour operations, was said to have passed its most recent inspection just two weeks ago. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but sources say they included tourists from three different countries, highlighting the international appeal of helicopter tours over New York’s iconic skyline.
By Md Sumon10 months ago in Critique
Helicopter Crash Highlights: Five Tourists and Pilot Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River.
Within minutes, emergency personnel from the Coast Guard, the NYPD, and the FDNY arrived at the scene. Divers recovered the bodies from the submerged wreckage shortly afterward. Officials confirmed that each of the six victims had passed away on the spot. New York City Mayor Rachel Whitmore expressed condolences to the families during a press briefing Thursday evening. She stated, "Our hearts go out to the families whose loved ones lost loved ones in this terrible accident." "We are collaborating closely with federal investigators to find out what went wrong and prevent this from happening again," The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a full investigation into the crash. Officials emphasize that no conclusions have been reached, but preliminary analysis suggests a possible engine failure or rotor failure. The Eurocopter AS350 helicopter, which was commonly used for urban tour operations, was said to have passed its most recent inspection just two weeks ago. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but sources say they included tourists from three different countries, highlighting the international appeal of helicopter tours over New York’s iconic skyline.
By Md Sumon10 months ago in Critique
My Unused Vocal.Media Article Content
Back when I was in college, my English professor, William Howard Denson, once said to me: "Writers throw away thousands of words."
By Halden Mile10 months ago in Critique
Echoes in the Corridors of Time
I’ve always wondered if Time watches us the way we watch the skies, silently observing, never interfering, yet forever altering the landscapes within us. The past and the future sit side by side, whispering secrets I strain to hear, wrapped in threads of longing and echoes of forgotten laughter.
By Rukka Nova10 months ago in Critique
Snow White 2025: Balancing Woke Themes with Classic Storytelling – A Review
The 2025 version of Snow White, to be fair, Disney's live-action remake of its first animated picture, has received mixed reviews from the audience. The remake tried its best to be accepted as a feminist film and one that promotes woman empowerment while balancing the old and the new. I watched the film with a grain of salt and kept my logical mind aside—at least, I tried to! However, I could only fathom the discourse of its nurture to a certain extent. In this review, I go deeper into the intricacies of empowerment, fantasy and the performances the film encompasses.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Critique
Spontaneous Dialogue
“I’m not Solo by choice. Or at least, not entirely.” “I doubt we’ll be getting any local customers today. Consider me a safe space.”
By Natasja Rose10 months ago in Critique
turning a piece of coal into a diamond. Runner-Up in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge. Content Warning.
This idea has been floating around my head for a week, but considering the topic, I've been hesitant to type it into existence.
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Critique
Beauty In The Mess
When I write, I usually tend to type the whole thing up on my laptop, and then make passes over the same document to edit. As a result, I am not in the habit of keeping my rough drafts. For this prompt I thought, where's something where I've left behind evidence of the process itself , both the beauty- the final product- and the mess that final product wouldn't exist without? One is not possible without the other, but it took some searching to find evidence of the latter anywhere.
By Raistlin Allen10 months ago in Critique