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Gustavo Gutiérrez, a Peruvian Catholic priest and the father of Liberation Theology passed away in Lima, Peru, at the age of 96 after a long illness. His death marks the end of an era, but his legacy continues to resonate in the Church and the hearts of many believers worldwide. Gutiérrez’s pioneering work on Liberation…

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Bethany Hamilton, best-known for surviving a shark attack when she was 13 and returning to surfing despite losing an arm, announced the tragic passing of her 3-year-old nephew, Andrew. “The Lord has receive my sweet nephew Andrew into his beautiful care. While my family and I will miss him dearly, we trust that his joy…

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A devastating dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island has left a community reeling after seven people, including a beloved chaplain, lost their lives. Three others remain in critical condition following the tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon at Marsh Landing Dock. Among the deceased was Chaplain Charles Houston, 77, an ordained minister with 40…

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Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, tragically passed away on October 16th at the age of 31, leaving fans and the music world in shock and mourning. Payne died after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local police reported that he fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur…

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Sigalit Shemer continues to grieve for her son, Ron Shemer, who was murdered on October 7 by Hamas terrorists last year during the deadly Nova Music Festival attack. Ron was a 23-year-old resident of Lod in Israel, attending the festival with a group of childhood friends when shots rang out in the early morning. Some…

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Ethel Kennedy, a woman of unwavering faith and compassion, passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, justice, and commitment to both family and faith. The widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Ethel’s life was one marked by immense personal loss and unparalleled resilience. As the matriarch of one…

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The world has lost a giant of gospel music and a beloved matriarch with the passing of Emily “Cissy” Houston. At 91, the two-time Grammy Award-winning singer left behind an extraordinary legacy, not just in music but in faith and family. Known to millions as the mother of iconic singer Whitney Houston, Cissy was also…

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John Amos, best known for his role as the strong and loving father James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times,” has passed away at the age of 84. His publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed his death, although further details have not yet been disclosed. Amos’ son, K.C., shared a heartfelt statement, saying, “It is…

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Pete Rose, one of baseball’s most iconic and polarizing figures, has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the annals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his relentless drive on the field and his indelible mark on the game, Rose, the all-time hits leader with 4,256 hits,…

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The world of basketball and humanitarianism has lost a giant. Dikembe Mutombo, the towering Hall of Fame center known for his shot-blocking prowess and iconic finger wag, passed away at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A true legend on and off the court, Mutombo leaves behind a legacy of…
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