Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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What Will the Pope’s Funeral Be Like?
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced on Monday (21). The death of a pope triggers a series of rituals and procedures, many of which have remained unchanged for centuries. They were designed and refined to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition. Several Vatican officials assume designated roles to certify the pope’s death, organize the…
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Pope Francis: The First Latin American Pope
Francis was the first Pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. Since the death of Gregory III, born in Syria, in 741, the Catholic Church had not been led by a non-European Bishop. He was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of Saint Peter. His predecessor, Benedict XVI, was the…
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Conclave: How and When Will the New Pope Be Elected?
The Dean of the College of Cardinals, 87-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, summons the cardinals to Rome for the so-called “conclave” that will elect Francisco’s successor. From 15 to 20 days after a pope’s death, the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote by secret ballot. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote.…
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Book: “Roberto Marinho: Globo in the Dictatorship – From Festivals to Bombs at Riocentro”
Amid the censorship, repression, and violence of the military dictatorship, a communications group gains strength and begins to become nationally hegemonic. It sounds contradictory, but it is part of the complex history of Rede Globo, whose main figure is Roberto Marinho. The company and the journalist are the protagonists of the biography “Roberto Marinho: Globo…
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El Salvador President Says He Will Not Return Immigrant Erroneously Deported by Trump Administration
El Salvador will not return Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran citizen whom the United States government deported to his country of origin due to an “administrative error,” according to authorities. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele made the statement during a meeting on Monday (15) at the White House with Donald Trump, with whom he maintains…
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Harvard Says It Won’t Comply with Trump’s Demands and Government Promises to Block $2 Billion in Funds
The Trump administration will punish Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with a list of federal government demands. Harvard became the first university to refuse to meet the government’s demands, sparking a confrontation between the federal government and the country’s richest university. Federal authorities announced they would freeze $2.2 billion in multi-year grants…
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Today Is the Last Day to File Income Tax: Need an Extension?
The final day to file income tax has arrived this Tuesday (15). However, if you need more time, you can request an extension and gain until nearly the end of this year to settle accounts with the U.S. federal revenue service. Taxpayers have until midnight Tuesday in their respective time zones to submit their tax…
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Brazil Approves Reciprocity Law in Response to Trump’s Trade War
On Monday (April 14), Brazil put into effect its Commercial Reciprocity Law. The legislation allows the government to adopt trade measures against countries and blocs that impose unilateral barriers to Brazilian products. The bill was approved by Congress at the beginning of the month and sanctioned last week, without vetoes, by President Luiz Inácio Lula…
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Trump Administration Places Immigrants’ Social Security on List of Deceased
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested that the Social Security Administration (SSA) insert more than 6,000 names of immigrants into its database of deceased persons. The measure aims to financially harm immigrants, preventing them from working legally in the country, receiving various government benefits, and accessing financial services such as credit and bank accounts.…
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Man Sets Fire to Pennsylvania Governor’s Official Residence
A 38-year-old man was arrested and will face charges of attempted homicide and aggravated criminal arson after setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday morning (13), local authorities reported. The suspect, identified as Cody Balmer from Harrisburg, jumped a fence around the property carrying homemade incendiary devices and evaded state police long…