Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Charles I, was officially set on the path to beatification yesterday when the Vatican recognised a miracle he performed.
The reported miracle came when a Brazilian nun who prayed for his beatification - a key step towards sainthood in the Catholic church - was cured of a deadly disease, the emperor's grandson George Hapsburg told the Hungarian Catholic monthly Uj Ember.
Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, head of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints, said: "He looked for peace, helped the poor, cultivated his spiritual life with commitment."
Charles became heir to the throne after his uncle, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914 - an event that triggered the First World War.
Unable to stop the disintegration of the empire, Charles abdicated. He went into exile, dying in Portugal in 1922 at age 34. His grandson said that the nun's inexplicable healing was confirmed by three expert medical opinions.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments