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entertainment18 hours ago•15 min saved

Neon Bets Big On Na Hong-jin’s Hope At Cannes

Neon has acquired North American and English-language rights to Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope and will compete it in Cannes, expanding Neon’s competition slate to six titles. The feature, written and directed by Na, stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton, and follows a DMZ‑adjacent village where a tiger sighting forces a police chief to confront a terrifying reality. Produced by Na, Saemi Kim and Saerom Kim for Forged Films with Plus M Entertainment financing, the deal was negotiated by UTA Independent Film Group and Sarah Colvin for Neon.

via Deadline|

#cannes #entertainment #film-acquisitions

religion3 months ago•2 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Reflects on 2025 Holy Year and Its Challenges

Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to the institutions and volunteers who contributed to the Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome, highlighting their often unseen efforts that enabled millions of pilgrims to experience hope and spiritual renewal. He emphasized the importance of hope for young people and encouraged ongoing faith and role models, concluding with a blessing and a Jubilee crucifix as a symbol of gratitude.

via Vatican News|

#hope #jubileeyear #popeleoxiv

politics3 months ago•9 min saved

Mayor Mamdani's Progressive Agenda Launches in NYC

The article describes the diverse perspectives of five New Yorkers witnessing Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, highlighting personal stories of hope, activism, and political engagement, and emphasizing the significance of Mamdani's election for the city's future.

via City & State New York|

#hope #inauguration #mamdani

religion3 months ago•4 min saved

Support for the Visually Impaired

The article discusses how Jehovah's Witnesses support and provide resources for people who are blind or have low vision, emphasizing God's care and the biblical hope for the future where the blind will see. They offer accessible Bible publications in braille, large print, and audio, along with inclusive meetings and community support, demonstrating compassion and respect for individuals with visual impairments.

via JW.ORG|

#accessible-resources #bible #blindness

religion3 months ago•8 min saved

Honoring President Jeffrey R. Holland: A Legacy of Love, Faith, and Inspiration

President Jeffrey R. Holland, a beloved leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was remembered as a teacher, father, and apostle of love and hope during his funeral at Temple Square, highlighting his unwavering faith, dedication to education, and profound influence on others through his testimony of Jesus Christ.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#apostle #funeral #hope

religion3 months ago•6 min saved

Pope Leo Calls for Gratitude and Hope as the Year Ends

As 2026 approaches, Vatican News highlights reflections by various Popes emphasizing gratitude, hope, and virtues like kindness and prudence, encouraging believers to live in the present, thank God, and build a resilient, hopeful future despite life's uncertainties.

via Vatican News|

#faith #gratitude #hope

religion3 months ago•7 min saved

Vatican Jubilee Marks Holy Door Closure and Grace

Cardinal Harvey closed the Holy Door at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, emphasizing that hope is rooted in trust in God's mercy and the salvation already given through Christ, encouraging believers to continue on a path of conversion, humility, and witness in a world marked by crises and conflicts.

via Vatican News|

#holy-door #hope #mercy

religion3 months ago•3 min saved

Metro Detroit Catholics Celebrate Hope at Jubilee Year Closing

The Jubilee Year 2025 concludes with the closing of Holy Doors in Rome's basilicas, emphasizing hope and renewal, with the final Holy Door closing at St. Peter's Basilica on Epiphany 2026, led by Pope Francis.

via Vatican News|

#catholic-church #holy-door #hope

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Gaza's Ongoing Struggle: Waiting for Peace Amidst Persistent Conflict

The article describes the ongoing suffering and despair of Gazans living through war and a fragile ceasefire, highlighting their lack of safety, stability, and the deep longing for peace and normal life amid destruction and uncertainty.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #conflict #gaza

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Christmas Celebrations Return to Gaza and Bethlehem After Years of Conflict

Gaza's Holy Family Church lit its Christmas tree for the first time in two years amid ongoing conflict, symbolizing hope and resilience among displaced Palestinians and survivors of war, despite the harsh realities of destruction, loss, and trauma.

via Al Jazeera|

#christmas #displacement #gaza

religion3 months ago•8 min saved

Popes' Message of Hope Amid Christmas and Humanity's Sorrow

The article reflects on Christmas messages from various popes, emphasizing hope, compassion, and the importance of welcoming Christ into our lives amidst global suffering, war, and social challenges.

via Vatican News|

#christmas #faith #hope

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Jenin Church Attacks Highlight Christmas Violence in Palestine

The Church of the Holy Redeemer in Jenin was vandalized with its Christmas tree set on fire, but the community responded by replacing it and emphasizing hope, unity, and the message of Christmas as a sign of God's presence and resilience amid violence. Archbishop Yllana condemned the act, called for prayers, and highlighted the importance of hope and brotherhood among different faiths in the region.

via Vatican News|

#christmas #hope #interfaith

culture3 months ago•9 min saved

19 Books to Inspire Hope and Resistance in Tough Times

Amid global crises and societal upheavals, prominent thinkers recommend books like Dr Seuss's The Lorax, All Quiet on the Western Front, Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, and others to foster hope, understanding, and resistance, emphasizing the importance of confronting harsh realities through literature to inspire activism and resilience.

via The Guardian|

#activism #books #culture

religion3 months ago•2 min saved

Pope Urges Focus on Hope, Faith, and Preparation Amid Worldly Chaos

As the Jubilee Year ends, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes that hope remains a vital, ongoing journey for Christians, rooted in the love and mercy of Jesus Christ, and calls believers to continue generating life and renewal through faith, listening to the cries of the earth and the poor, and embodying hope inspired by Mary.

via Vatican News|

#christianity #faith #hope

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov Aims to Shift Ukraine's Narrative

Filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov discusses his documentary '2000 Meters to Andriivka,' highlighting Ukraine's resilience amid war, the contrast between frontlines and global perceptions, and the importance of memory and hope in the face of ongoing conflict.

via The Guardian|

#film #hope #resilience