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Based on 10 verified sources covering Finland, Myanmar, Thailand:

PATTAYA, Thailand – The great parachutist family gathered last Saturday at the Toma Wine Brasserie to mark the 20th anniversary of the Thai chapter of th [1]

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI canonized the Philippines’ second saint on Sunday, giving one of the church’s top honors to the 17th century teen martyr Pedro Calungsod before throngs of Filipinos in St. Peter’s Square. [2]

The selection of Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish Ghanaian, as Finland’s 2024 Saint Lucia has sparked a wave of racist abuse, drawing condemnation from national leaders and support from the public. [3]

PARIS — French fashion label Saint Laurent, part of Kering, will start selling online in China through a JD.com portal, joining shopping players like Alibaba in trying to tap strong luxury goods demand from Chinese consumers. [4]

MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he felt “like a saint” after his phone conversation last week with US President-elect Donald Trump, who he said praised him for “doing great” in his deadly campaign against illegal drugs. [5]

AFP Hundreds of Catholic devotees walked solemnly among candlelit white tombs at an All Saints’ Day ceremony in Myanmar on Saturday, a rare religious gathering since the military takeover. [6]

RANGOON — With the announcement by the Vatican last week that Isodore Ngei Ko Lat, a lay catechist killed by Burmese rebels in 1950, was on track to become Burma’s first Catholic saint, Burma’s most prominent Catholic cleric said that the announcemen... [7]

KAMBON, Thailand — Here, in a village where electricity is still a novelty, they’ll quickly tell you who was responsible for bringing change to this long-neglected corner of Thailand. [8]

Sources
[1] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-09-29 · 75% match

French paratroopers celebrate 20 years of their Thai chapter under Saint Michael’s wing

PATTAYA, Thailand – The great parachutist family gathered last Saturday at the Toma Wine Brasserie to mark the 20th anniversary of the Thai chapter of th

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-10-22 · 75% match

Pope Makes Philippines Teen Martyr a Saint

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI canonized the Philippines’ second saint on Sunday, giving one of the church’s top honors to the 17th century teen martyr Pedro Calungsod before throngs of Filipinos in St. Peter’s Square.

[3] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2024-12-18 · 75% match

Finland’s first Black Saint Lucia faces racist backlash amid calls for tolerance

The selection of Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish Ghanaian, as Finland’s 2024 Saint Lucia has sparked a wave of racist abuse, drawing condemnation from national leaders and support from the public.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-01-09 · 75% match

Saint Laurent Ventures Online in China as Luxury Portals Take Off

PARIS — French fashion label Saint Laurent, part of Kering, will start selling online in China through a JD.com portal, joining shopping players like Alibaba in trying to tap strong luxury goods demand from Chinese consumers.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-12-08 · 75% match

Philippines’ Duterte Says Trump Made Him Feel ‘Like a Saint’

MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he felt “like a saint” after his phone conversation last week with US President-elect Donald Trump, who he said praised him for “doing great” in his deadly campaign against illegal drugs.

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-11-03 · 75% match

Hundreds in Myanmar observe All Saints’ Day

AFP Hundreds of Catholic devotees walked solemnly among candlelit white tombs at an All Saints’ Day ceremony in Myanmar on Saturday, a rare religious gathering since the military takeover.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-12-19 · 75% match

With Burma’s First Catholic Saint Possible, Archbishop Hopes for Papal Visit

RANGOON — With the announcement by the Vatican last week that Isodore Ngei Ko Lat, a lay catechist killed by Burmese rebels in 1950, was on track to become Burma’s first Catholic saint, Burma’s most prominent Catholic cleric said that the announcemen

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-12-06 · 75% match

Ex-PM Thaksin a Saintly Figure in Rural Thailand

KAMBON, Thailand — Here, in a village where electricity is still a novelty, they’ll quickly tell you who was responsible for bringing change to this long-neglected corner of Thailand.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-11-11 · 75% match

Chelsea Survive, Liverpool and Saints Shine

LONDON — Chelsea’s Eden Hazard scored a controversial penalty deep into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and preserve Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten home Premier League record.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-01-29 · 75% match

Arsenal Held at Saints, Liverpool Thrash Everton

LONDON — Arsenal’s wings were clipped in a 2-2 draw at Southampton as they missed a chance to soar four points clear in the Premier League title race while Liverpool thrashed Everton and Manchester United beat Cardiff on Tuesday.

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