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LELAND – Family traditions continue at St. James parish. Growing up at St. James, the adults were all home for a family wedding and took the opportunity to have their children baptized at their “Home” Church. Children pictured: Infant – Luca Vincent Santucci, Cooper Doyle Santucci, Twins – Joseph Able Santucci and John Phillip Santucci. (Photo by Santucci Family)

CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth School held a Blue Mass honoring those in Uniform in the Clarksdale community. (Photos by Rachel Patterson)

MADISON – Students at St. Francis celebrated the many cultures of their parish as they processed into Mass, celebrating the feast day of the parish’s patron – St. Francis. (Photo by Sallieann Inman)
COLUMBUS – Annunciation third grade teacher, Mrs. Hubbard, assists Aidan Hinton with his project. (Photo by Logan Waggoner)

JACKSON – St. Richard hosted its 41st annual Special Kids Golf Tournament at Deerfield Country Club. All proceeds raised at this event support the school’s exceptional education programs. (Photos by Tammy Conrad)

St. Richard PreK3 students were treated to a visit from the Jackson Fire Department. Students got to try on the firemen’s gear, use the hose AND sit behind the wheel of a real fire engine! Afterwards, students
returned to their classrooms to make their own firetruck cookies! Pictured: Merrick Milligan dreams of driving the fire engine and shows off his cookie creation.

VICKSBURG – Vicksburg Catholic School alumni gathered for food, friends, family and football before the annual Homecoming Game. (Photo by Lindsey Bradley)
VICKSBURG – St. Aloysius Senior, Ally Dorion, was selected as the 2022 Homecoming Queen. Ally looks with excitement at her Father, Phillip Dorion, as her name was announced. (Photo by Lindsey Bradley)

MADISON – St. Joseph seventh graders work on their lab project: Physical Properties of Matter. (Photo by Tricia Harris)

MADISON – Terry Cassreino’s communication/broadcasting class at St. Joseph School are pictured in action. (Photo by Tereza Ma)

Featured photo …Engaged Encounter…

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CAMP GARAYWA – What a great example! Arnie and Lois Senger receive a blessing from Father Nick Adam for their 48th wedding aniversary during the Engaged Encounter retreat for young couples approaching holy matrimony. The Senger’s have been long-time supporters of the Engaged Encounter ministry of the diocese. (Photo by Rhonda Bowden)

Featured photo…Double installation of Father Lincoln Dall …

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RAYMOND/CLINTON – Father Lincoln Dall receives a blessing from the small community of Immaculate Conception in Raymond. Pictured behind the altar are Father Lincoln, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, with Greta and Gage Nalker as alter servers. Second picture: Diaconate candidate, Hunter Yentzen carries the Cross during the procession, along with Father Lincoln, Bishop Kopacz, and Missal gift and basket bearers – Jason Rogers and Franz Barney. (Photos by Tereza Ma – More photos available at and Facebook @jacksondiocese)

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In memoriam: Sister Dorothy (Dorothy Lorraine) Olinger

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Sister Dorothy (Dorothy Lorraine) Olinger died on Sept. 18, 2022 at Ascension

St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Ind.  Sister was born on July 3, 1933 in Chicago and was one of twelve children of Madona (Coonrad) and Peter Olinger.  Sr. Dorothy graduated from St. Gregory High School in Chicago and entered the Daughters of Charity in St. Louis, Mo., in 1952.

Olinger Sister Dorothy, Daughters of Charity

     After initial formation, Sr. Dorothy served as a teacher at St. Theresa School in New Orleans (1953-1956), St. Thomas Home in Birmingham, Ala. (1956-1963), St.  Vincent School in Donaldsonville, La. (where she also served as principal, 1963-1969), St. Francis de Sales School in Lake Zurich, Ill. (1969-1973), Cathedral School in Natchez, Miss. (1973-1985), St. Joseph School in East St. Louis, Ill. (1985-1987), St. James Major School in Prichard, Ala. (1995-2001), and Our Lady of the Valley Center in Gloverville, S.C. (2014-2016).  Sister received a BA in English from Marillac College in St. Louis, Mo. (1963) and an MA in Elementary Math Education from the University of Detroit in Michigan (1978).  Sister also served as a Housemother at St. Elizabeth Home in New Orleans, La. (1956), Computer Consultant at St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisc. (1987-1993), Registrar at St. Louise de Marillac High School in Northfield, Ill. (1993-1994), Docent at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md. (2001-2003), Tutor-Aide at St. Therese School in Jackson, Miss. (2003-2008) and Receptionist at Catholic Charities in Nashville, Tenn. (2008-2014) until she came to Seton Residence in Evansville in 2016 to serve in the Ministry of Prayer.

     A Wake Service was held on Monday, September 26, 2022 in the Seton Residence Chapel followed by the Mass of Christian Burial; internment at St. Joseph Cemetery.  Sister was preceded in death by her sisters Patricia LoCoco, Mary Catherine Drollinger, Margaret Sellars, Elizabeth Keller and Elaine Tipton and her brothers William, Thomas, John and Joseph Olinger and she is survived by her brother Michael Olinger and her sister Donna Talley, nieces and nephews, her Sisters in Community and many friends.

     Donations may be made to the Daughters of Charity, 4330 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108. 

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Special celebrations

YAZOO CITY – (Right) Seminarian EJ Martin visited St. Mary parish in Yazoo City on Sunday, Sept. 25. He spoke to the children about his vocation, the seminary and also served at Children’s Mass. (Photo by Babs McMaster)
JACKSON – In 1953, the Sisters of Mercy founded St. Richard School. To honor their Mercy heritage the school included sixth-grade girls in a special celebration – a Mercy Day Tea with several members of the Sisters of Mercy on Wednesday, Sept. 21. (Photo by Tereza Ma)
VICKSBURG – St. Father Robert Dore gives a blessing during schoolMass at Vicksburg Catholic Schools. (Photos by Lindsey Bradley)

School Masses

VICKSBURG – Father PJ Curley offers a blessing to Brady Shows during the opening school Mass at Vicksburg Catholic Schools.

Columbus

Fifth grader, Lily Baumann receives communion at Thursday morning Mass from first grade teacher assistant, Debbie Leonard.
Fourth grader, Abigail Hall closes her eyes to talk with Jesus during Thursday morning Mass. (Photos by Logan Waggoner)

Happy birthday, Mary!

CLARKSDALE – The St. Elizabeth School celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Mary’s birthday – on Thursday, Sept. 8 with a procession. God’s gift of His Son to humankind was preceded by another precious gift — the gift of the Mother of His Son. Mary brought forth Jesus into the world. In this modern world, each and every follower of Jesus is also invited to “bring forth” Jesus into the world, in his or her life situation. (Photo by Mary Evelyn Stonestreet)

Hands-on learning

SOUTHAVEN – Aleena, A.J. and Aaric work on “stained glass” sun-catcher Crosses on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross at Sacred Heart School. (Photo by Sister Margaret Sue Broker)
JACKSON – Second graders at St. Richard Catholic School finished their combined science and social studies units with a visit from Scott Riddell – a real beekeeper. Students learned about the effect of the environment on animals and how the environment is affected by animals. (Photos by Tammy Conrad)
St. Richard 4th Graders learned about the water cycle.
St. Richard 6th Grade students wrapped up their ancient history unit with a hands archaeology project.

Calendar of events

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
DIOCESE Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, Friday, Oct. 28-29 at St. Joseph Church in Gluckstadt. Featured speaker Father Ajani Gibson of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This will be an evening and morning of prayer, adoration, spiritual talks and Mass.
PEARL St. Jude, Retreat for Healing and Hope, Friday Oct. 14, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall. Featured speakers: Father Bill Henry, Janet Constantine, LMHC and spiritual director, sponsored by Marian Servants of Jesus the Lamb of God. Registration free, lunch provided. Topics: Our Brokenness; Blocks to Healing; and Receiving God’s Love. All are welcome. Details: Contact Maureen at (601) 278-0423 or Pat at (601) 955-0755 or email msofjlog@gmail.com.
JACKSON St. Richard, 105th anniversary of Fatima’s Miracle of the Sun, Saturday, Oct. 8. Confession at 8 a.m.; Mass at 9 a.m.; and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Come celebrate Our Lady of Fatima and the devotion to her Immaculate Heart. Details: church office (601) 366-2335.

PARISH, FAMILY & SCHOOL EVENTS
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis, Parish Picnic, Sunday, Oct. 9. Mass at 9 a.m. then potluck lunch, plus fun and games. There will be a waterslide and jumpers for the kids – bring a towel and change of clothing. Details: church office (601) 833-1799.
COLUMBUS Annunciation, Loaves and Fishes Annual Supper Fundraiser, Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the Activity Center. Tickets: $15. Details: church office (662) 328-2927.
HOLY LAND Trip with Father Mark Shoffner to the Holy Land, June 30 – July 9, 2023. If you’ve wanted to go walk in the footsteps of Jesus and see the places of the Scriptures come to life, then now is the time to sign up. An exceptional moment to see Jesus in a whole new experience. Ten days, airfare, hotels, meals, tour guide, daily Masses in the Holy. Sites are all included in the cost. Details: https://www.catholicjourneys.com/shoffner/.
JACKSON 42nd annual Squat & Gobble, Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Country Club of Jackson. All proceeds help victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence. Details: visit www.friendsforacause.com.
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event, Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at Charities at 850 East River Place. Join Catholic Charities for a balloon launch, guest speaker and proclamation to honor victims of domestic violence. Details: office at (601) 366-0222.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick, 23rd annual Variety Show/Dinner and Fashion Show, Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Family Life Center. Details: church office (601) 693-1321.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Evening with Father Josh Johnson, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Father is well-known for his popular Ascension podcast “Ask Father Josh.” He has written several books including the best-selling “Pocket Guide to Reconciliation” (co-written with Father Mike Schmitz), “Broken & Blessed” and “On Earth as it is in Heaven.” The event is free, contributions to Father Josh’s school in his Baton Rouge parish are welcome. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.
St. Mary Basilica, Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the O’Connor Family Life Center. Drive through and dine-in available. Tickets: $10. Details: Darren at (601) 597-2890.
OLIVE BRANCH Women’s Club Hootenanny with Father Ardi, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Music, fire pit for s’mores, cider and hot chocolate. Bring your sing-along voice and lawn chair. All parish members are invited! Please sign up in the Commons to ensure enough refreshments are provided. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, Monday, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11-7 p.m. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #7120 (open at 12 p.m. on Sundays). Various sizes available, including specialty pumpkins. Benefits support Coats for Kids. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.
Christ the King, Trivia Night, Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Cost: $15/person or $25/couple – limit 10 to a table; door prizes and trophies for the winning table and the best decorated table will be given. Decoration and Halloween costumes are optional but add some fun to the night. Doors open at 3 p.m. Bring food for your party or purchase a bowl of chili for $5. Details: to reserve a spot call/text Karin at (901) 289-0311.

YOUTH EVENTS
DIOCESE Two scholarships are available to college students in the Diocese of Jackson. The Bishop Brunini Memorial Scholarship was established to be used specifically for tuition assistance for undergraduate or advanced studies at any accredited Catholic college or university. There are no specific restrictions for the field of study.
The Stella Schmidt Memorial Scholarship was established to be used specifically for tuition assistance for advanced studies in theology or religious education at Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama.
Full and part-time graduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. If the recipient is currently enrolled in the Department of Faith Formation’s Pastoral Ministries Program and receives tuition assistance from the diocese and their school or parish, scholarship money can be used to offset the amount of tuition paid out-of-pocket by the individual.
The specific annual amount of the scholarships will be determined by the interest shown. Applications are due to the Department of Faith Formation by Dec. 1. For more information, please contact Fran Lavelle, director of the department of Faith Formation by email at fran.lavelle@jacksondiocese.org.
DIOCESE SEARCH Retreat – For Teens, By Teen, Jan. 13-15, 2023 at Camp Wesley Pines in Gallman. Details: email abbey.schuhmann@jacksondiocese.org.
JACKSON St. Richard, An Evening with Moms and Daughters with Kari Kampakis, Sunday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening with author and speaker Kari Kampakis as she shares Scripture-based wisdom for girls (seventh grade and up) and their mothers, covering topics from friendships, identity, social media, dating and more. Tickets $5 each or max $20 per family. Purchase at https://bit.ly/STRKariEvent – Register by Oct. 21. Details: church office (601) 366-2335.

SAVE THE DATE
DIOCESE Save the date: #iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday Nov. 28. Join Catholics in this nation-wide day of giving.
JACKSON St. Richard School, Krewe de Cardinal set for Feb. 10. Call for tickets and sponsorship opportunities. Details: school office (601) 366-1157.
PEARL Cinemark Theatre, Theatrical release of “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love,” two-nights only – Monday Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Details: visit www.motherteresamovie.com.
OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace, Tie Dye for Jesus, Sunday Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. All are welcome! Event begins with an appetizer/dessert potluck. Sign up in the Commons area with your name and shirt size. Donations welcome. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
RIPLEY St. Matthew, 1st annual Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 18 and 19. Crafters wanted: tables available for $30. Begin making your crafts or preparing a food booth now. Details: Call Geraldine at (216) 867-8007.

TRUNK OR TREATS/FALL FESTIVALS
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis, Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival, Wednesday, Oct. 26. Details: church office (601) 833-1799.
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth, Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 30. Vehicles needed, call church office to sign up. Details: church office (662) 624-4301.
FLOWOOD St. Paul, Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Trunks are needed! Enjoy great food and games. Details: church office (601) 992-9547.
GRENADA St. Peter, Fall Festival, Sunday, Oct. 30. More details coming soon. Details: church office (662) 226-2490.
MADISON St. Joseph School, Trunk or Treat, Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. for ages under 12. Details: school office (601) 898-4800.
OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace, Halloween Family Bash/Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Costume contest, trunk decorating contest, bonfire, food, games and more. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy international food, basket raffle, silent auction, entertainment and more. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.

Papa elogia dedicación de Gorbachov a armonía, fraternidad, y progreso

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CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) – El papa Francisco ofreció sus oraciones y elogios por el expresidente soviético Mijaíl Gorbachov, quien murió a los 91 años el 30 de agosto en Moscú después de una larga enfermedad.

En un telegrama enviado a la única hija de Gorbachov, Irina Virganskaya, el papa manifestó sus “más sentidas condolencias” a ella, a todos los miembros de la familia, y a “quienes lo veían como un estimado estadista”. El Vaticano publicó el telegrama el 31 de agosto.

El Santo Padre expresó su cercanía espiritual durante “este momento de dolor por la muerte de su honorable padre, Mijaíl”.

El papa Juan Pablo II saluda al líder soviético Mijaíl Gorbachov en el Vaticano el 18 de noviembre de 1990. El papa Francisco ofreció sus oraciones y elogios por Gorbachov, de 91 años, quien murió en Moscú el 30 de agosto de 2022, después de una larga enfermedad. (CNS photo/Luciano Mellace, Reuters)

“Recordando con gratitud su clarividente compromiso por la armonía y la fraternidad entre los pueblos, así como por el progreso de su propio país en una época de cambios importantes”, el Santo Padre ofreció sus oraciones de sufragio, “invocando la paz eterna, en nombre del Dios bueno y misericordioso”.

Gorbachov era conocido por sus políticas de “glasnost” (apertura) y “perestroika” (reestructuración), que prepararon el escenario para la desintegración de la Unión Soviética y el regreso de la libertad religiosa.

Desempeñó un papel fundamental en el fin de la Guerra Fría, que había exacerbado una larga tensión entre los Estados Unidos y la Unión Soviética, así como en la caída del Telón de Acero, que dividió a Europa en dos mundos políticos separados del este y el oeste.

En 1990, Gorbachov fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de la Paz por desempeñar un papel de liderazgo en: la promoción de la paz, particularmente en la sustitución de la confrontación por la negociación; permitir que muchos estados nacionales europeos recuperen su libertad; ralentizar la carrera armamentista; y apoyar el desarme y el control de armamentos, según el Comité Noruego del Nobel.

Dirigió la Unión Soviética desde 1985 hasta su disolución en 1991.

Permaneció activo en política exterior y enfatizó la necesidad de soluciones políticas sobre la acción militar. Estableció la Fundación Gorbachov sin fines de lucro en 1992 para abordar los estudios políticos y socioeconómicos internacionales; en 1993, fundó la organización ambientalista Green Cross International.

En una conferencia de prensa previa a una charla que dio en la Universidad Benedictina de Lisle, Illinois, en 1999, Gorbachov elogió al entonces papa Juan Pablo II por trabajar para encontrar soluciones pacíficas a las tensiones políticas.

“El papel de la religión es muy importante”, había indicado en dicha ocasión. “El papa ha dicho que el mundo necesita una nueva política y un nuevo orden mundial. Tiene que haber soluciones más humanas, más justas, y más pacíficas”.

Viniendo de un país donde la religión estuvo prácticamente prohibida durante la mayor parte del siglo XX, Gorbachov explicó en su charla que uno de sus primeros logros fue proporcionar la libertad de religión, que dijo que era un derecho que debía respetarse.

Bajo el liderazgo de Gorbachov, la Unión Soviética aprobó una ley de libertad religiosa en 1990, que hizo retroceder décadas de restricciones comunistas a las iglesias, incluyendo aquellas contra la instrucción religiosa y la libertad de asociación. Legalizó la Iglesia Católica Ucraniana de 5 millones de miembros y restauró algunas de sus iglesias y otras propiedades.

Día de St. James en Tupelo

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TUPELO – La fiesta de St. James, Patrono de la comunidad, fue celebrada el Julio 25 con una peregrinación en el estacionamiento seguida de una Misa bilingue celebrada por los padres Timothy Murphy, Henry Shelton y Cesar Sanchez con la asistencia del diácono Carlos Solá. En la Misa, las señoras Mitzi Bristow Moore y Sue Repult, dos parroquianas de la comunidad Anglo, recibieron un reconocimiento por ser las fundadoras de la iglesia cuando, antes que la misma parroquia fuera construida, ellas comenzaron al tener Misas en sus casas. Al final de la Misa, la comunidad, como ya es costumbre, se reunió en el centro comunitario para compartir. (Reporte y fotos de Raquel Thompson)

Mundo en Fotos

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Este es un póster promocional oficial del documental “Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood”. El documental se transmitirá en las estaciones de ABC de todo el país a partir del 2 de octubre de 2022. (Foto de CNS/cortesía de NewGroup Media)
La hermana Anna Bakutara riega su brassica en el invernadero de la granja de St. Mary’s Abbey, una orden cerrada de cistercienses, en Glencairn, Irlanda, el 30 de agosto de 2022. El monasterio utiliza energía verde y agricultura sostenible para tratar de hacerse auto- suficiente para calefacción y comida. (Foto del CNS/Clodagh Kilcoyne, Reuters)
El cardenal Adalberto Martínez Flores de Asunción, Paraguay, saluda a un hombre durante la ceremonia de bienvenida frente a la Catedral Metropolitana de Asunción, el 1 de septiembre de 2019. 1 de enero de 2022. El cardenal Martínez se convirtió en el primer cardenal del mundo. 27 consistorio. (Foto del CNS/César Olmedo, Reuters)
Un hombre camina por una carretera a lo largo de la costa dañada por el tifón Hinnamnor en Ulsan, Corea del Sur, el 6 de septiembre de 2022. Corea del Sur fue azotada por fuertes lluvias y fuertes vientos, pero evitó la extensa destrucción que muchos temían cuando el tifón Hinnamnor, uno de los las tormentas más fuertes que jamás hayan llegado a sus costas, se abrieron paso hacia el mar más rápido de lo que esperaban los meteorólogos. (Foto del CNS/Agencia de Noticias Yonhap vía Reuters)
Los pakistaníes buscan ayuda alimentaria luego de las fuertes lluvias durante la temporada del monzón en Sehwan, Pakistán, el 1 de septiembre de 2022. Catholic Relief Services está trabajando con socios para distribuir ayuda a miles de personas afectadas por las inundaciones que han devastado la región. (Foto CNS/Yasir Rajput, Reuters)
Un hombre sostiene una foto del Papa Juan Pablo I antes de la celebración por el Papa Francisco de la beatificación del Papa Juan Pablo I en la Plaza de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 4 de septiembre de 2022. (Foto de CNS/Paul Haring)
Mujeres jóvenes a favor de la vida aparecen en una foto de archivo durante una protesta contra un proyecto de ley sobre el aborto en Madrid. La Conferencia Episcopal Española criticó un proyecto de ley respaldado por el gobierno que permitiría a mujeres de 16 años o más abortar sin el conocimiento o consentimiento de los padres e impondría multas e inhabilitaciones por objetar al personal médico. (CNS photo/Dani Cardona, Reuters)
Los nuevos cardenales salen en procesión después de la Misa del Papa Francisco con los nuevos cardenales en la Basílica de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 30 de agosto de 2022. En la foto de izquierda a derecha están el cardenal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner de Manaus, Brasil, el cardenal estadounidense Robert W. McElroy de San Diego, el cardenal italiano Oscar Cantoni de Como y el cardenal brasileño Paulo Cezar Costa de Brasilia. (Foto del SNC/Paul Haring)
Los partidarios de la opción “Rechazo” reaccionan a los resultados del referéndum sobre una nueva constitución chilena en Concepción el 4 de septiembre de 2022. Los obispos chilenos piden un nuevo acuerdo inclusivo luego de que se rechazara la constitución propuesta. (Foto del CNS/Rodrigo Garrido, Reuters)
La ventana trasera de un taxi con la imagen de la reina Isabel II se estaciona cerca del Palacio de Buckingham en Londres el 8 de septiembre de 2022, mientras la gente se reúne después del anuncio de que la monarca con el reinado más largo de Gran Bretaña y la figura decorativa de la nación durante siete décadas murió a la edad de 96 años. (Foto CNS/Peter Nicholls, Reuters)