Pierbattista Pizzaballa Age: 59 Location: Jerusalem Known for: Helped Pope Francis organise a 2014 prayer for peace between then Palestinian and Israeli leaders. Offered himself to Hamas in exchange for Oct 7 child hostages Chances: Has gained international recognition and a humanitarian reputation, but may be seen as too political. His age, suggesting a long tenure
If I was in that Conclave I'd definitely vote for this bloke
… could have spent knocking doors, handing out, or making clear-headed arguments online. No matter how mean to you or stupid they are, how deeply they offend your values, DON’T TAKE THE BAIT. If you block them, not only do they lose your audience, but you will forget they exist in 5 minutes. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne.... This will go after Aboriginal kids. To all who voted LNP FU. #Auspol
Screenshot of the academic target tracker, showing the eastern part of the US
To date 10 students and one faculty member have been abducted. A further 300+ have received emails from the state dept.
Link again www.wearehighered.org/campus-abduc...
What’s wrong with saying #welfare FFS
#pensions are for various reasons
#disability
#carers
#oldage
Welfare is a good thing
When did it become stigmatised?
#socialsecurity
#socialwelfare is a reflection of a civilised society that effectively uses #taxes to support its most vulnerable
Now American administration has stopped money for Ukraine, how long before it's re-directed to Russia?
Oh dear...
So here are some updates on what is happening around all of this. Firstly, let's start naming names. The company responsible for this absolute calamitous fuckup is called TeamKids. Their Founding Director is a bloke called Sam Hoath and their CEO is James Taylor
The Furbonacci Sequence Proves That Cats Are Purrfect
1/n
(Credit to Bored Panda)
Aww the real stuff? ❄️
Love this kitty!!! 🐱
A macro photo of a bee on a white daisy flower. The bee's head and back, between the wings, as well as her legs are covered in yellow pollen. The daisy has a bright yellow center surrounded by delicate white petals. In the background, there are hints of purple flowers, adding color contrast.
Just dropping in with some colour ❤️
I took this photo about ten years ago, posted it on facebook and had it stolen by a nature page who published it as it's own 🙄 Was hilarious cause I'd watermarked all the photos & uploaded them in a quality that would make prints unsuitable so they gained nothing🤣
Are you going to nickname her Cricket'? #JiminyCricket
Next Sunday 24th November is National Fairy Bread Day. Checks pantry to see if I have 100’s and 1000’s in readiness. #FairyBreadDay
If you kiss a frog, it turns into a prince but this also works with other animals. If you kiss a dog on the forehead, it turns into a farmer & if you even think about smooching a raccoon, it steals your wallet while a friend distracts you with a story about frogs and dogs.
Converted shipping container. ♥️
"One home lost in western Victorian bushfire as severe thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast for eastern Victoria"
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Protester holding up sign which reads ‘Stop Premature Christmas Decorating!’
I’ve found a bunch of you here, please share so I can find you all 🙏😁
Enjoy my 1st bsky post!
Didn't think I was hungry, but yum!
Can we get 1000 followers today? #Murrigellas ♥️
Some days, you need to be strong. Other days, you need to lay in bed slowly consuming a can of whipped cream while you play the Sims 4 on your laptop. Life is about balance.
Cat Dad problems.
#Yarndi
I use that one and I have long hair, not been a problem thank goodness!
Hi! Are you new here and looking for more cat accounts to follow? Here is a starter pack I made of cat accounts that use ALT text and are run by real people - no bots or image scrapers! go.bsky.app/J8yqxnN
Hoodie with a pattern of "if you can read this you're too close" all over it
I've needed this for the last 60-odd years.
