In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in the Catholic Church must "make oneself small," so that only Christ remains. … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he’s got plenty of homework
Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others
Sports teams and leagues across the country, with some notable exceptions, scaled back their Pride initiatives in June as franchises weighed the value of LGBTQ fans and their supporters against running afoul of a nationwide backlash led by President Trump. … [Read more...] about Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. … [Read more...] about Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
NATO leader Mark Rutte compliments Trump’s leadership
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte applauded President Trump for the work he did at the NATO summit to get other members to spend more on defense. … [Read more...] about NATO leader Mark Rutte compliments Trump’s leadership
U.S. competes deportation of 8 felon migrants to South Sudan
Homeland Security said Saturday that it has finally deported eight illegal immigrants -- all of them with serious criminal records -- to South Sudan, moving to complete the removals after the Supreme Court gave permission. … [Read more...] about U.S. competes deportation of 8 felon migrants to South Sudan