Vatican City, Jan 10, 2021 / 05:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States, asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter” after the recent violence at the U.S. Capitol Building.
“I extend an affectionate greeting to the people of the United States of America, shaken by the recent siege of Congress. I pray for those who lost their lives, five lost in those dramatic moments,” Pope Francis said after his Angelus address Jan. 10.
“I reaffirm that violence is always self-destructive. Nothing is gained with violence and so much is lost. I urge the authority of the state and the entire population to maintain a high sense of responsibility in order to calm the spirits, promote national reconciliation and protect the democratic values rooted in American society,” the pope said.
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Brandy & Baubles, from Baxter & Bailey
To commemorate a year in Zoom and videocalls, branding studio Baxter & Bailey has designed a series of twelve backgrounds for people to download and use in their seasonal work calls. These range from the festive – a snow globe with London’s skyline and hanging mistletoe, for example – to the now all-too-familiar sights and sounds. “You’re on mute” appears lit up in fairy lights in one background. There are also plenty of non-seasonal ones you could use in 2021. You can download them here.
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