The Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents holding a regular meal for the poor.
Photo from don VP.
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quite possibly the most amazing thing I’ve ever seenpic.twitter.com/IKCZ16lM6H
— Interesting things (@awkwardgoogle) December 19, 2025
White to move. Mate in 4. Pretty easy.
NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
The Vatican has officially confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will hold an Extraordinary Consistory on January 7-8:
The Vatican’s statement:
“As announced last November, the Holy Father has convened the first Extraordinary Consistory of His Pontificate, to be held on January 7 and 8,… pic.twitter.com/koIsl1crxx
— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) December 20, 2025
He could invite ALL the Bishops and Consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as She asked at Fatima…..I won’t hold my breath.
That dining hall is nice. It’s not set up cheaply. It looks like a place to invite guests. It has dignity, without any money being wasted. Those chairs and tables look like they’ll last a while.
White to move and mate in 4
1) Bb5+ Ke7 (or Kd8)
2) Qc5+ Kd8 (or Kf6)
3) Qd6+ Bd7 (forced)
4) Qxd7# mate
If
1) Bb5+ Kd8
2) Qd6+ Bd7 (forced)
3) Qxd7# mate
If
2) Qc5+ Kf6
3) Qg5# mate