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20 jili slot 보스턴, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 손해보험(P&C) 및 일반 보험의 미래를 주도해가는 지능형 솔루션 제공업체인 Duck Creek Technologies (이하 Duck Creek)가 회사 및 고객을 위한 혁신과 성장에 더욱 속도를 내기 위해 베테랑급 임원 3명을 글로벌 고위 경영진에 임명했다. 새로 선임된 임원들은 북미 영업 담당 수석 부사장인 William Magowan, 유럽•중동•아프리카 지역 (EMEA) 담당 매니징 디렉터인 Elodie Hilderal, 아시아태평양 지역 담당 매니징 디렉터인 Christian Erickson이다. 신규 임원들은 보다 큰 조직과 협력해 사업 확장과 매출 성장에 필요한 새로운 기회를 창출하는 한편 전 세계 Duck Creek 고객과 파트너를 대상으로 세계적 수준의 경험을 제공하는데 주력하게 된다. William과 Elodie, Christian은 Duck Creek을 비롯해 다양한 곳에서 풍부한 보험관련 기술 경력을 보유하고 있다: William Magowan 은 보험 기술 업계에서 20년 동안 영업 책임자로 활동한 경력을 바탕으로 북미 영업 담당 수석 부사장 을 맡으며 Duck Creek에 재합류했다. 그는 우수 실적을 보인 영업팀을 육성하고 이를 진두지휘하며 제품 혁신을 주도했으며, 검증된 고객 가치를 제공하는 데 있어 탁월한 성과를 보였다. Elodie Hilderal 은 Duck Creek 영업 부사장으로 성공적인 역할을 수행한 후 EMEA 지역 매니징 디렉터 로 임명되었다. Elodie 디렉터는 보험 및 재보험 엔터프라이즈 소프트웨어 업계에서 15년 동안 영업, 전문 서비스, 고객 성공 분야에서 리더십 역할을 수행해 온 탁월한 리더로, 보험 및 재보험 업계에서 탄탄한 경력을 구축한 인물이다. Christian Erickson 은 25년 이상 엔터프라이즈 소프트웨어, 클라우드, 사이버 보안, 전문 서비스 분야에서 쌓은 경험을 바탕으로 아태지역 매니징 디렉터 를 맡게 되었다. Duck Creek에 합류하기 전에는 Cognizant와 Accenture를 비롯한 여러 회사에서 금융 서비스 및 보험 부문의 총괄 매니저를 역임하며 성장, 고객 성공, 전문 서비스 부문을 담당했다. Duck Creek Technologies의 Mike Jackowski CEO는 “William과 Elodie, Christian 이렇게 신규 임명 세 명을 선임한 것은 Duck Creek에 있어 중요한 순간이다. 이들의 리더십 역량과 업계 전문성을 바탕으로 2025년에는 전례 없는 수준의 성장을 이루고 전 세계로 사업 영역을 확장할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다"라고 밝혔다. 그는 또 “Duck Creek은 보험 기술 분야를 선도하는 기업으로서, 고객들은 우리가 구축하는 솔루션부터 제공하는 고객 경험에 이르기까지 우수성의 표준을 정립하기를 기대하고 있다. 세 명의 임원 모두 보험사와 보험 계약자의 지속적인 이익을 위해 Duck Creek이 업계를 지속적으로 선도할 수 있도록 배경과 노하우, 입증된 성공 경험을 갖추고 있다”고 설명했다. Duck Creek Technologies 소개 Duck Creek Technologies는 재산 및 손해(P&C), 일반 보험 산업의 미래를 주도할 지능형 솔루션을 공급한다. 당사는 최신 보험 시스템 구축의 기반이 되는 플랫폼으로 업계가 클라우드를 활용해 민첩성을 가지고 지능형 방식으로 원활하게 사업을 운영할 수 있도록 지원한다. 진정성, 목적성, 투명성을 핵심 가치로 삼는 Duck Creek은 개인과 기업이 가장 필요로 하는 시기, 장소, 방법을 통해 보험을 이용할 수 있어야 한다고 믿는다. 시장을 선도하는 당사의 솔루션은 독립형 또는 전체 제품군 으로 제공되며, Duck Creek OnDemand 를 통해 이용할 수 있다. 자세한 정보는 회사 홈페이지 www.duckcreek.com 에서 확인하세요. 소셜 채널인 – LinkedIn 과 X 에서 Duck Creek을 팔로우해 최신 정보 확인도 가능합니다. 언론 연락처 정보: Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred duckcreek@threeringsinc.comKaitlyn Kimmet of Ottawa-Glandorf shoots the ball against Lillie Best of Crestview during a game on Dec. 28, 2024, at Robert J Hermiller Gymnasium. Chris Howell | The Lima News OTTAWA — Ottawa-Glandorf has been known to wear its opponents down over the course of a game with its length, defensive pressure and shot-making ability. On Saturday afternoon at Robert J. Hermiller Gymnasium, all three of those things affected Crestview, who kept things close until the second half started. Ottawa-Glandorf began the third quarter on an 11-0 run and outscored the Knights 28-14 the rest of the way to secure a 51-36 victory, running its unbeaten record to 7-0 on the season. In that decisive third quarter, the Titans held Crestview off the scoreboard until the final four seconds, turning a one-point game into a 12-point game before Josie Kulwicki broke off the run just before the buzzer. “I thought we had a nice little stretch there in the second half to kind of open the game up,” Ottawa-Glandorf coach Troy Yant said. “On the ball, we were really good. I thought we did a good job on Kline and Gregory. Our team defense needs a little work. It kind of looked like we were still a little hungover from the holiday.” Holiday hangover or no holiday hangover, Ottawa-Glandorf forced 17 turnovers and limited Kline and Gregory, Crestview’s top two scorers, to a combined 26 points on 26 shots. Kline led the way with 17. “They want to funnel most of their offense through those two girls and we know that, so it makes it easier for us to just focus on them,” Yant said. “Anytime you can hold a quality opponent to two points in any quarter, it’s just a great accomplishment.” More times than not on Saturday, Liv Grothause was the main beneficiary of Ottawa-Glandorf’s approach of turning defense into offense. The 5-11 junior guard ended the game 9 of 12 from the field, scoring a career-high 19 points, thanks in large part to a few long outlet passes following a turnover. Kaitlyn Kimmet added 11 points for the Titans and Karsyn Erford finished with 9. Yant said another key to Ottawa-Glandorf’s second-half success was the ability to use the middle of the floor to take advantage of Crestview’s zone defense. “We didn’t do that very well in the first half and when we did, we seemed to make touch passes instead of just turning and looking to score,” he said. “We’re going to see some zone so it’s something we need to work on. “They have a great program. Any time you can beat Crestview you’re accomplishing something. They ran a set every time down the floor and really did a good job of getting girls open. You can see the difference in where they’re at offensively compared to where we are so I thought our defense would have to step up and they did in the second.” As a team, Ottawa-Glandorf converted 20 of its 47 shot attempts (43%), while Crestview hit 12 of its 37 field goals (32%). The Titans also handled the boards, 26-15. Saturday’s game also marked the return of Kaelyn Grothause, who saw her first game action after a knee injury delayed her start to the season. Grothause, a 5-4 senior, was Ottawa-Glandorf’s starting point guard as a freshman. “It was awesome to see her back out there,” Yant said. “It would have been nice to see her hit a couple buckets but she had a smile on her face. She’s only practiced with us a couple of days, so it was nice to get her in the rotation. Hopefully, we can get her in against Shawnee and get her ready for the first of the year.” Score by Quarters CV 15 7 2 12 — 36 OG 15 8 11 17 — 51 CRESTVIEW — Ellie Kline 4-17 17, Kaci Gregory 4-9 9, Josie Kulwicki 2-3 4, Peyton Hoffman 1-3 2, Kennedy Crider 1-4 2, Haley McCoy 0-1 2, Lillie Best 0-1 0, Totals: 12/37 (32%) OTTAWA-GLANDORF — Liv Grothause 9-12 19, Kaitlyn Kimmet 3-11 11, Karsyn Erford 4-11 9, Carlie Brinkman 2-5 7, Gracie Lammers 1-3 3, Megan Horstman 1-1 2, Total: 20/47 (43%) Rebounds: CV 15; OG 26 Turnovers: CV 17; OG 12 Records: Crestview 8-3, 2-1 NWC; Ottawa-Glandorf 7-0, 3-0 WBL Reach Chris Howell at 567-242-0468 or on X @Lima_Howell

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Vor Biopharma Inc. recently disclosed in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that on December 26, 2024, the company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain investors. Under this agreement, Vor Biopharma agreed to issue and sell an aggregate of 55,871,260 shares of its common stock, along with accompanying warrants, to purchase up to 69,839,075 shares of common stock. The price per share and Common Stock Warrant was set at $0.99425, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $55.6 million from this private placement. The Private Placement is scheduled to close on December 30, 2024, with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company acting as the sole placement agent for the transaction. The proceeds from this offering are intended to fund the clinical and preclinical development of Vor Biopharma’s pipeline candidates and for general corporate purposes. Additionally, Vor Biopharma announced its expectation to release updated clinical data from its Phase 1/2 VBP301 trial of VCAR33 ALLO in the first half of 2025 and from the Phase 1/2a VBP101 trial of trem-cel in combination with Mylotarg in the second half of 2025. The net proceeds from the Private Placement are anticipated to extend the company’s cash runway through the announcement of updated data from these trials in 2025. The securities offered through this Private Placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are sold in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The company emphasized that the Private Placement did not involve a public offering and was made without general solicitation or advertising. The company also issued a press release on December 27, 2024, disclosing the details of the Private Placement. This information, including the press release, is not deemed filed for regulatory purposes and is not incorporated by reference into any future filings with the SEC. Investors should note that forward-looking statements found in this report are subject to various risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the company’s filings with the SEC. Vor Biopharma undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Vor Biopharma’s 8K filing here . About Vor Biopharma ( Get Free Report ) Vor Biopharma Inc operates as a clinical-stage cell and genome engineering company. Its lead product is tremtelectogene empogeditemcel (trem-cel), an engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) product candidate that is in phase 1/2 trial to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other hematological malignancies. See AlsoWomen's Top 25 roundup: No. 18 Tennessee fends off Memphis

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Clara Strack and Georgia Amoore each scored 21 points on Saturday to help No. 16 Kentucky beat visiting Western Kentucky 88-70 in Lexington. Teonni Key netted 15 points, Amelia Hassett paired nine points with 12 rebounds and Saniah Tyler scored 11 off the bench for the Wildcats (11-1), who won their fourth straight game. The Lady Toppers (9-3) got 18 points from Alexis Mead, 14 from Acacia Hayes, 11 from Destiny Salary and 10 from Josie Gilvin. Western Kentucky has lost three of five following a 7-0 start. Kentucky used a 9-0 run in the second quarter to take a double-digit lead that it held for the rest of the game. Strack bookended the surge with a layup and a 3-pointer that pushed the hosts ahead 36-22 with 1:01 remaining in the first half. The Wildcats' lead peaked at 23 points after Amoore scored five straight late in the fourth quarter to make it 88-65. Saturday marked the final nonconference game for both teams this season. Kentucky hosts Mississippi State to begin Southeastern Conference play on Thursday, while Western Kentucky starts its Conference USA slate by hosting Liberty the same night. --Field Level MediaPunjab building collapse: 23-hour rescue operation over, two found dead

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Kirk Ferentz made sure to note the number one rule before offering his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s decision to return to coaching. “Rule number one for Bill is do not talk for other people,” Ferentz said. “Keep that in mind.” To Ferentz, the decision from the eight-time Super Bowl winner demonstrated a clear passion for the game. “It says he loves coaching,” Ferentz said. “I think that is pretty evident. The other logical thing, if you watch his press conference, he talked about his dad. His dad was a career college coach at the Naval Academy, most of his career. Coincidentally, (he spent) a couple years at UNC, which is interesting. ... His dad was an amazing person. You can see where Bill’s love of football came from because his dad was all about football all the time.” New North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick waves to the crowd at Dean Smith Center during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between La Salle and North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) During his introductory press conference in Chapel Hill last week, Belichick cited his love for coaching as his reason for returning to the sideline at 72 years old, confirming Ferentz's suspicions. “When you love what you do, it is not work,” Belichick said. “I love what I do. I love coaching. I love the interactions with the players. I love building a team, working with assistants, game-planning, the game itself.” The all-time winningest head coach in Iowa’s history then jokingly offered his advice to his former boss from his time with the Cleveland Brown as Belichick joins the college ranks for the first time in his storied career. “Turn around and run like hell,” Ferentz said. Joking aside, Ferentz said he expects Belichick to find success with the Tar Heels despite his exclusively professional resume after starting as a special assistant with the Baltimore Colts in 1975. New North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick walks on the court of Dean Smith Center during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between La Salle and North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) “Football is football — pro, college or high school,” Ferentz said. “If you are coaching, then you love coaching. I think it is not a surprise at all. I think it is probably a genius move at UNC.” “Nobody is more adept at handling change or crazy circumstances. ... He is ultra-successful for a lot of reasons. He can take whatever presents itself and he is going to figure out a way to work through it.” Ferentz specifically cited the Browns’ decision to cut quarterback Bernie Kosar midway through the 1993 season, and the relocation of the franchise to Baltimore in the middle of the 1995 season, as evidence of Belichick’s ability to adapt on the fly. “He does not need my advice,” Ferentz said. “He will do really well. I know he will have really good people around him, starting with Mike Lombardi. He will be ready to roll.” Ferentz highlighted Belichick’s “firsthand exposure” through his father, Steve Belichick, and his son Stephen Belichick’s role as defensive coordinator at Washington and his scouting experience as additional reasons to be confident in the future Hall of Fame coach. “He spent time up there with Steve,” Ferentz said. “He has gotten firsthand exposure live and in-person. He knows the college game from going around scouting, talking to college coaches frequently regarding prospects.” Like Ferentz’s inclination regarding his love for coaching, Belichick also affirmed Ferentz’s inclinations regarding his familiarity with the college game during his presser. “This really kind of a dream come true,” Belichick said. “I grew up in college football with my dad as a coach at Navy for 50 years. As a kid, all I knew was college football. So, it is great to come back home to Carolina and back in an environment that I really grew up in. “When you are little, you do not remember everything. I was too young to remember a lot of things from Carolina, but as I grew up, you hear the same stories over and over and over again. So one story I always heard was Billy’s first words were: Beat Duke.” Belichick also mentioned he saw a lot of parallels between the college and professional levels of college football. “There are certainly some differences, but there are some parallels,” Belichick said. “That is the reason for the general structure of (the staff) Michael (Lombardi) as a general manager, myself as a coach and working together collaboratively like we have done in a professional organization.” Belichick’s work is cut out for him. On Saturday, the Tar Heels fell to Connecticut 27-14 in the Fenway Bowl to finish the season 6-7 and 12 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). North Carolina’s 2024 recruiting class also ranks fourth in the ACC despite bringing in more recruits (33) than any other team in the league. Nonetheless, Ferentz sees success ahead for Belichick and the Tar Heels. “Just make sure they are not on our schedule,” Ferentz said. “That would be a task there.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Despite WoW Classic being, surprise surprise, a classic version of World of Warcraft , the game's director views the Hardcore version of WoW to be a lot closer to that classic feeling thanks to how it forces players to play. Introduced last year, Hardcore WoW is a mode that, while using the same servers as WoW Classic, adds a permadeath mechanic, challenging players to reach the endgame without dying a single time. While this mechanic certainly wasn't around in WoW's early days, in an interview in Edge issue 405, game director Ion Hazzikostas confirms that he believes it captures that classic experience better. "It's definitely not for everyone," he clarifies, though he feels that it "better captured the actual feel of 2004 or 2005 World of Warcraft better than the 2019 Classic release did." Rather than reflecting the game itself, Hazzikostas believes that the permadeath mechanic causes players to put more stock into their adventure as a whole, rather than simply beelining to the late-game content. "Every step of the way mattered," Hazzikostas says of the early days of World of Warcraft, whereas nowadays, "endgame is all that matters." For him and many other players, Hardcore WoW allowed them to rediscover a love for the game as a whole. "It wasn't just being on that journey alone, it was like this group of players versus the world, relying on each other." World of Warcraft has received criticism from players in the last few years, and more recently with regards to its handling of loot from events. WoW Hardcore, however, has been a particularly bright spot in the game's recent history, with the mode proving exceedingly popular with the game's player base. Check out where WoW ranks on our list of the best MMORPGs you can play right now.

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After all, when a monarch stands by, silently, while nations are torn apart, can his devotion truly shine through the fog of indifference? And now, as the Vatican considers beatifying him, we’re left to wonder: are we looking at a man of piety, or is he simply another emblem of the convenient amnesia that allows history’s injustices to fade from memory, especially when the victims are conveniently out of sight—and out of mind? The legacy of a Belgian king in Africa Let’s begin with the events that matter far more than the number of Hail Marys King Baudouin whispered before sleep. On July 25, 1959—the sudden and suspicious death of King Mutara III Rudahigwa of Rwanda raised immediate questions, yet the hand of Belgian authorities, under the watchful eyes of Baudouin’s regime, was never truly scrutinized. A Belgian doctor stood as the last person to see the Rwandan king alive, and his death is shrouded in mystery. Could this have been an accident or, perhaps, an engineered tragedy to clear the path for a more compliant successor? The details remain murky, but the shadow of Belgian colonial interests looms large. Then, January 17,1961—Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the newly independent Congo, met a violent and premeditated end. His assassination was planned and executed by Belgian officials and other Western powers—an inconvenient truth that is swept under the rug of history. Baudouin, King of Belgium, was not a mere passive observer. His closest confidant, Minister Harold d'Aspremont Lynden, was deeply entangled in the events leading up to Lumumba’s death, and Baudouin’s silence on the matter speaks volumes. At no point did he express regret, nor did he extend an apology. The tragic legacy of Lumumba’s death stains the King’s name permanently. Congolese people, as well as historians, have long since concluded that Baudouin’s role in the assassination cannot be ignored. In Burundi, October 13, 1961 brought yet another tragedy: the assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore. This murder, like the others, bore the fingerprints of Belgian imperial influence. The Belgian authorities, and King Baudouin’s regime, shielded the assassins and refused to acknowledge the hand they played in the bloody political game. Once again, Baudouin remained silent, never once condemning the murder or seeking forgiveness. His complicit silence is not a mere lapse—it is an endorsement of the brutal legacy of his monarchy in Africa. Now, turn your attention to Rwanda, where the seeds of genocide were sown long before the horrors of 1994. In the 1960s, the Belgian trusteeship in Rwanda supported the rise of a republican regime under President Grégoire Kayibanda. This regime, bolstered by Belgium, pursued a genocidal agenda against the Tutsi population, resulting in massacres during the Kayibanda era (1960-1973). Baudouin, ever the close ally of Kayibanda, not only tolerated these atrocities but offered his tacit approval. The friendship between the two men was as strong as it was morally bankrupt. Baudouin’s failure to condemn the killings is a stain on his legacy. Kayibanda’s visits to Belgium—most notably in 1966 and 1967—were not moments of reconciliation or condemnation but of cordial affirmation of a genocidal regime. Belgian archives and the testimonies of those who lived through these dark years reveal a monarch who failed to distance himself from these acts of terror, much less seek forgiveness for his implicit approval. A call for accountability Despite King Baudouin’s devout Catholicism and his public campaign against abortion, his political actions in the Belgian Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi have left an indelible mark of shame on his legacy. It is not enough to claim devoutness when one has turned a blind eye to the murder of democratically elected leaders, the complicity in the destruction of nations, and the silence in the face of genocidal regimes. His failure to acknowledge the political assassinations, his unwavering support for genocidal regimes in Rwanda—abominable. And, his reluctance to distance himself from the blood-soaked history of Belgium’s colonial empire render any attempt at beatification an insult to the very idea of sainthood. Baudouin’s lack of remorse, his refusal to apologize for these crimes, and his unending silence make it abundantly clear that his legacy is one not of piety, but of indifference to the suffering of the African people. Perhaps one of the most audacious examples of this tension is the Church’s consideration of King Baudouin for sainthood—a monarch who, in a move that could only be described as theological sleight of hand, abdicated his throne for a single day to avoid personally signing an abortion law. He then swiftly reclaimed it the following day, ruling with a “clear conscience” over Belgium, even as his country, in his own words, carried out what he considered a mortal sin. If such moral gymnastics are the standard for sanctification, one could be forgiven for wondering: can anyone truly call themselves a saint, or even a faithful servant of God, after engaging in such a deceitful maneuver? The Church’s apparent willingness to overlook the glaring contradictions in Baudouin’s actions raises uncomfortable questions about its priorities and its moral compass. But Baudouin’s moral quandaries are just the tip of the iceberg. His reign—especially over Belgium's colonies in Africa—was marked by a legacy of exploitation, violence, and silent complicity in the suffering of millions. It seems that, in the eyes of some, devotion can be so powerful that it defies the weight of history, evidence, and morality itself. Especially, that the beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium, a man hailed as a Catholic monarch, is in progress. This deeply ironic and contentious decision raises some fascinating questions about what we are willing to overlook in the name of sanctity, and how history often appears to be rewritten when it comes to figures of power. Bloody legacy King Baudouin’s devotion to his faith is not the problem; after all, he was not only pious but a fervent protector of his realm and its “interests.” But it is his political actions, or rather his deliberate inaction, in the face of some of the most brutal colonial crimes in Africa that should give pause. Baudouin’s legacy is inextricably linked to the brutal colonial history of Belgium. His granduncle, King Leopold II, whose reign over the Congo Free State is remembered for its brutality and mass atrocities, laid the foundations for a colonial system that Baudouin would inherit and perpetuate. By the time Baudouin ascended to the throne, Belgium had switched from the horrific excesses of Leopold to a subtler form of exploitation: neo-colonialism. While the colonies were officially granted independence, the mechanisms of control—economic, political, and cultural—remained firmly in Belgian hands. His role in the deaths of leaders, and his warm relations with genocidal regimes in Rwanda, paint a much darker portrait of this supposedly saintly figure. It appears that devotion is not always about prayer and piety; sometimes, it’s about remaining silent while others suffer, sometimes it’s about extending an olive branch to those who wield violence. After all, why bother with the moral complexities of decolonization, genocide, and assassinations when you can smile, exchange pleasantries, and maintain your royal dignity? But, as the saying goes, those who do not learn from history are doomed to turn it into a convenient story for the powerful. If King Baudouin’s piety should be enough to lead to his beatification, we must ask: What does that say about the Church’s stance on justice, morality, and truth? And more importantly, what does it reveal about how the world views African suffering? Racism and genocide indictment Nowhere is King Baudouin’s failure more evident than in Rwanda—a regime led by Grégoire Kayibanda. This regime institutionalized ethnic divisions and carried out massacres against the Tutsi population, laying the groundwork for the genocide of 1994. Kayibanda, an ally of King Baudouin, openly espoused genocidal rhetoric. His government orchestrated massacres in 1963 and beyond, with the King maintaining friendly ties to this regime. Baudouin could not claim he didn’t know what was happening in Rwanda. Key moments in this tragic history include: September 27, 1959: The publication of the Ten Hutu Commandments, a manifesto of anti-Tutsi hate, ignored by Belgian authorities. In early 1963: President Kayibanda, a friend of King Baudouin, openly used the term genocide in his speeches, foreshadowing future atrocities. His major speeches, including those from 1963 and beyond, are documented in Le Président Kayibanda vous Parle (1972). Late 1963: Kayibanda’s regime orchestrated mass killings of Tutsi, condemned by Pope Paul VI in a telegram to the Rwandan episcopate on February 6, 1964. Newspapers such as Le Monde (February 4, 1964), Le Témoignage Chrétien (February 6, 1964), and Le Figaro (February 11, 1964) also denounced it. Yet, King Baudouin remained silent and maintained his friendship with Kayibanda. The friendship with Rwanda’s ultra-racist and genocidal leaders continued under President Juvenal Habyarimana, who was considered devout Christian by Baudouin because they had to attend a mass in the Royal Chapel before a meeting. This did not translate into real life. King Baudouin’s failure to condemn these atrocities, or to distance himself from leaders like Kayibanda, underscores his moral complicity in the suffering of Rwanda’s Tutsi population. And now the Kivus in DRC. Roma locuta est: When silence speaks louder than doctrine The Catholic Church is no stranger to proclamations of universal truths. After all, the Scriptures boldly declare the unity of humanity under God. In Paul’s epistle to the Galatians (3:28), we are reminded: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” And yet, for an institution that prides itself on upholding divine revelation, its silence in the face of genocide and crimes against humanity remains a stain on its moral fabric. This declaration by the pope to begin a beatification and eventually canonization of a king who became an enabler of genocide in Rwanda and violent crimes in the Great Lakes Region of Africa is an opportunity to start a serious conversation—the unity of humanity. One cannot help but wonder: is the Catholic Church reading a different Bible? Or is it simply too preoccupied with theological bureaucracy to address the pressing matters of life and death? Perhaps the Vatican has decided that silence is a virtue when it comes to mass atrocities like the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda or the genocidal killings in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After all, Roma locuta est; causa finita est—Rome has spoken, the case is closed. But for those of us mere mortals trying to make sense of it all, the case is far from closed. The Second Vatican Council’s declaration, Nostra Aetate, stands as one of the most significant theological affirmations of human unity. It proclaims: “Humanity forms but one community. This is so because all stem from the one stock which God created to people the entire earth (see Acts 17:26), and also because all share a common destiny, namely God.” This is a clear acknowledgment of the shared origin and destiny of all people, a principle deeply rooted in Scripture. Shared humanity transcends boundaries of creationism and evolutionism. There is convergence. The declaration further states that divine providence and God’s saving designs extend to all humankind. It addresses humanity's shared existential questions—about suffering, sin, death, and the ultimate mystery of life. Nostra Aetate sought to foster unity and understanding among all religions and explicitly called for the rejection of hatred and discrimination. Yet, despite its lofty ideals, one must ask: why did it take centuries for the Church to acknowledge what was already declared in Genesis 1:27—that all humans are created in the image of God? Why did the Church’s history include doctrines and actions that contradicted this very principle, such as the colonial decrees that deemed some people less human than others? When silence becomes sacrilegious The hypocrisy becomes glaring when one examines how the Church has responded—or failed to respond—to genocidal acts. For instance, in Rwanda, during the Genocide Against the Tutsi, certain members of the clergy not only failed to protect victims but actively participated in their extermination. A Catholic Bishop, Focas Nikwigize, went so far as to declare that Tutsis were evil by nature. Such a declaration inherently question the Creator’s integrity and directly contradict the principles outlined in Nostra Aetate. And yet, the Vatican’s response was silence. Same as Rwanda’s Episcopal Conference. There was no universal condemnation from the Pope, no sweeping reform in Canon Law to proscribe genocide as the ultimate sin against humanity. This silence was not just indifference; it was complicity. Today, in the DRC, genocidal killings continue, with evidence posted on social media for the world to see. But the Church remains largely silent. There is no moral outrage, no pastoral letters to guide the faithful, no condemnation strong enough to match the scale of the atrocities. Instead, the Church occupies itself with ceremonial beatifications, such as that of King Baudouin, whose colonial legacy casts a shadow over his sanctity. Scripture proclaims unity, but actions betray it The Bible is unequivocal in its call for unity and justice. Genesis 1:27 reminds us that all humanity is made in God’s image. Acts 17:26 affirms the shared origin of all nations. Micah 6:8 calls us to “act justly and to love mercy.” James 2:8-9 condemns favoritism, stating that loving one’s neighbor is the royal law of Scripture. And yet, the Church’s actions often contradict these teachings. Its failure to explicitly condemn genocide in Canon Law reveals a troubling gap between doctrine and practice. What greater sin is there, than the systematic extermination of those made in God’s image? Ephesians 4:4-6 reminds us: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” If the Church truly believes this, it must act accordingly. Silence in the face of genocide is not just complicity—it is heresy. It is time for the Church to update its Canon Law to explicitly condemn genocide as the gravest of sins. It is time for bishops and priests to speak out unequivocally against crime—even if it means challenging political powers. And it is time for the Vatican to match its proclamations of universal brotherhood with concrete actions to defend the dignity of all humanity. Until then, we are left with the bitter irony of a Church that professes to be the moral compass of the world but often seems lost in its own labyrinth of contradictions. Indeed, Roma locuta est, but perhaps it is time for the faithful to say, Causa non finita est. A bitter reflection: Racism, indifference, and the legacy of empire Let us acknowledge, here we are—where the blood of millions can be ignored, brushed aside, or forgotten because the victims of these crimes were not white. This is the silent message conveyed by those who look past King Baudouin’s political transgressions, offering him sainthood while turning a blind eye to the horrific consequences of his actions. The casual dismissal of the murders in Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi reflects not just a failure to recognize a monarch’s culpability, but a deeper, more insidious racism. If the victims had been European, if the crimes had been committed in the heart of Belgium, perhaps there would be outrage, investigation, and justice. But when the victims are African, the scale of justice tips in favor of indifference. The Vatican’s potential canonization of a monarch who aided in the destruction of African nations is not merely an oversight—it is a glaring reflection of how deeply rooted racism remains in our judgment of history. Baudouin’s “devotion” was not an innocent act of faith; it was a shield to obscure the empire’s sins. His quiet endorsement of tyranny, and his failure to speak out against genocide—are the true stains on his legacy, and they should not be overlooked simply because the victims were Black. It seems fitting, then, that King Baudouin, a man whose legacy is wrapped in the blood-soaked history of Belgian colonialism, might be sanctified by a church that has long been complicit in the racial inequalities of the world. A saint among white supremacists, perhaps, but certainly not a man to be held up as a model of faith. If Pope Francis seeks to elevate Baudouin to sainthood, let it be a reminder that, in the eyes of the powerful, Black lives are still too easily erased from history. In the complex tapestry of history, the Catholic Church has often found itself at the crossroads of sanctity and moral compromise. If Baudouin’s canonization is a reflection of true Christian virtue, one wonders what other compromises the Church is willing to make. Perhaps it is time for the Vatican to redefine its standards for sainthood—not by turning a blind eye to history, but by confronting it honestly and with the moral courage that true faith demands. 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