POPE JOHN XXIII

May 31 2026POLITICS

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

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May 28 2026RELIGION

AI and Ethics: Different Views on Where Machines Stand

Pope Leo’s latest statement on artificial intelligence doesn’t call for rejection of technology—it just makes clear that machines aren’t humans. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas, ” highlights a key difference: machines don’t experience, feel, or understand the world like people do. They can

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May 27 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Texas Politics: Cornyn’s Gamble With Trump

John Cornyn, the long‑time Texas senator, has spent a lot of time trying to stay out of Donald Trump’s anger. Even after the senator lost his seat, he had already been juggling a careful balance between support and distance. In May 2023, when Trump was reviving his presidential bid, Cornyn told re

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pope Leo speaks out against toxic waste profits in Italy

Pope Leo recently visited Acerra, a town in southern Italy known for its history of illegal toxic waste dumping. The area, sometimes called the "Land of Fires, " has faced serious pollution for decades. Local residents have suffered health problems due to waste mismanagement. The Pope wanted to show

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Mites Got a Superstar

John Cena, known for his wrestling bravado, revealed that he once suffered from a hidden eye problem caused by tiny mites living around his lashes. He didn’t realize the issue until it began hurting his sight, a condition that many people share but rarely discuss. The mites, called Demodex, norma

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Why the Pope from Chicago is shaking up U. S. politics

Pope Leo XIV isn't just any religious leader. He grew up in Chicago, speaks with a Midwestern accent, and understands American politics like few others. This matters because he's now mixing religion with big political questions—war, immigration, climate change—while facing sharp criticism from forme

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May 06 2026RELIGION

A New Pope, A Stronger Voice

Pope Leo is celebrating his first year in office with a noticeable increase in public appearances and a more outspoken stance on global issues. After a quiet start, he has begun speaking out against war and tyranny, especially during his recent four‑country tour in Africa. His comments have sp

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Apr 16 2026RELIGION

The Pope and U. S. Leaders Clash Over Faith and War

Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Pope Leo XIV’s peace message faces pushback from Trump

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U. S. , has spent decades in Peru as a missionary. He’s also a strong advocate for global peace. Yet President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and questioning his stance on nuclear weapons. In a 334-word social media

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