Vatican diplomats seek to defuse pope’s kerfuffle over Ukraine ‘white flag’ comments

ROME — The Vatican secretary of state is trying to defuse Pope Francis’ latest diplomatic kerfuffle, insisting in media interviews that a primary condition for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine is an end to Russia’s aggression and that any peace must be a “just peace.” Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s chief diplomat, made … Read more

Pope Francis criticized for ‘white flag’ remarks on Ukraine

Leaders in Ukraine vehemently rejected Pope Francis’s suggestion of negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the war — his use of the words “white flag” drawing particular scorn — reiterating that the country would never surrender. In a recent interview, Francis had used the term “white flag,” repeating the words of a journalist, … Read more

Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call on Ukraine to surrender. The foreign minister of Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, and Ukraine’s ambassador to the Vatican both … Read more

Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the ‘white flag,’ negotiate end of war with Russia

ROME — ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said in an interview that Ukraine, facing a possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same table to carry out peace talks. The pope made his appeal during an interview recorded last … Read more

Our Flag Means Death is Well and Truly Dead

Image: HBO This past January, HBO canceled Our Flag Means Death after the show’s second season premiered (and wrapped) in October. As with most cancled shows, a fan campaign emerged to try and get HBO to renew the show, while creator David Jenkins said he’d try his best to shop the show around somewhere else … Read more

NFL Pro Bowl live score, updates, highlights from 2024 AFC vs. NFC flag football game

Last year, the NFC took home the title of the rejuvenated NFL Pro Bowl games. Can the AFC even up the score in 2024? While the skills competitions take place Thursday, the event concludes with 7-on-7 flag football. Three games take place between the two conferences. The series will help determine the overall winner of … Read more

Daniil Medvedev nationality: What country is the world no.3 from and why does he not have a flag at Australian Open 2024?

Three-time Australian Open men’s finalist Daniil Medvedev will play in Sunday’s singles decider against Jannik Sinner without a national flag next to his name. Like others during the Melbourne Park tournament, Medvedev isn’t allowed to represent his country of birth. The Sporting News explains why. New Balance | The Australian Open 2024 Collection | Shop … Read more

Every TV show that’s been canceled in 2024 so far, from ‘Our Flag Means Death’ to ‘Minx’

Every year, the TV world is a double edged sword. Yes, we get many new shows to get excited about. But we also lose beloved shows and underrated gems to cancellations. 2024 is no different. 2024’s cancellations so far have been brutal. The loss of Our Flag Means Death prompted fan mourning and collective action … Read more

Our Flag Means Death Might Still Set Sail Beyond Max

Stede (Rhys Darby) and Ed (Taika Waititi) in the Our Flag Means Death series (?) finale.Photo: Nicola Dove/Max The news that Our Flag Means Death would not be returning for a third season was a devastating way to kick off the new year, and it galvanized the Max pirate series’ supercharged fanbase to launch a … Read more

Bears fans blast NFL referees for no flag after QB takes brutal hit to head

While Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears are already out of playoff contention, their Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers still had postseason implications. The Bears could play spoilers to their rivals’ hopes to extend their campaign beyond the regular season. However, it wasn’t meant to be, as the Packers wrapped up the … Read more