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Saint had to strengthen GVVV’s attack: ‘It went wrong at the third training’
Trainer Gery Vink brought Sint to Veenendaal with high expectations. He was picked up at De Dijk. At the presentation of Sint, technical manager Rob de Boer made no secret…
Carolo Acutis – 15-year-old gamer canonized – and you become a saint
Carlo Acutis has previously been called the “saint of the internet” and has now been officially canonized – 18 years after his death. He will be the first 90-year-old and…
The Saint Jacques Tower in Paris, starting point towards Compostela
According to legend, the Saint Jacques Towerlocated at the corner of rue de Rivoli and boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris, would have been a starting point for pilgrims to Santiago…
Carlos, 15, could become the first saint of the millennial generation
Teenager Carlos Acutis died of leukemia at the age of 15. But now he may become the first saint of the millennial generation, reports The Guardian. Catholic Pope Francis announced…
Back to 1998: when Saint Nicholas arrived in an almost flooded Wijk bij Duurstede
Anton Houtsma, mayor of Wijk bij Duurstede, was standing in wellies with Aart Staartjes at his side waiting for Pakjesboot 12. A special role was reserved for Reinier Sijpkens. Utrecht…
Bone of Saint Bernadette arrives in Utrecht: ‘the greatest gift from Lourdes’
Utrecht – Saint Bernadette is coming to Utrecht today. Not in its entirety, but only a small bone, a so-called reliquary. She can be admired in Utrecht’s Catherine Cathedral until…
“Saint Mary” writing: why do girls replace the dots on the i’s with circles?
It is often during adolescence that students assert themselves, particularly through their writing. Most girls form rounded letters, with circles on the i’s, instead of dots. A style that is…
Originally, the color of Saint Patrick’s Day was not green
Every year, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, in a festive atmosphere around the world. But did you know that the color green has not always been the…
Frenchman Saint Denis knocked out by American Poirier at UFC 299
In Miami (Florida), during UFC 299, Frenchman Benoît Saint Denis, a rising star in MMA, was knocked out this Saturday March 9 by the experienced American Dustin Poirier. 2 mins…
facing American legend Poirier, French darling Saint Denis wants to “prove himself to the world”
This is one of the most anticipated MMA fights of the year 2024. American UFC legend Dustin Poirier faces Saturday March 9 the new figure of mixed martial arts in…