Who wants to be a millionaire? 1 in 10 Americans already is but the status loses its luster The number of millionaires in the United States is soaring The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Pope Leo XIV mobbed by Catholic influencers at Vatican festival Pope Leo XIV received a rock star’s welcome at Vatican’s festival of Catholic influencers The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis The Vatican office that manages investments and real estate properties on Tuesday reported a profit of 62 million euros (around $63 million) in 2024, up 16 million euros from 2023 The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
More than 40 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said. Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian PM says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire from midnight to resolve deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill in Congress might finally provide relief to an immigration issue that has been vexing them for more than two years The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
Pokémon Cards Are Up 3,261%—But Experts Warn Gen Z's Flip Game Is Built on 'Boy Math' Artificial intelligence and Big Tech may dominate financial headlines, but another trend is capturing the wallets of Gen Z and millennial men: Pokémon cards. Benzinga · Jul 25, 2025
Late Jesuit global leader didn’t stop known child molester from becoming priest – court documents Pedro Arrupe is a candidate for sainthood, but an abuse victim’s lawsuit turned up evidence that he didn’t prevent child molester Donald Dickerson from being ordained after learning of allegations The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025
Rome gears up for Holy Year's monumental Catholic youth rally in scorching temperatures Half a million young people are expected to pour into Rome next week for the biggest event of the 2025 Holy Year The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Gaza Hospital Says 21 Children Dead From Malnutrition And Starvation The head of Gaza's largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, amid a devastating assault by Israeli forces. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Gaza, health officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Vatican Hardens Tone On Israel After Gaza Parish Strike An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war -- a break from its traditional diplomacy strategy. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
‘He should dare the Israelis to block him’: Pope under pressure to visit Gaza to break artificial famine, time for words over What are they going to do to stop him? We Got This Covered · Jul 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 First Thing: Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 93 reported killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians in one of bloodiest incidents involving aid seekers. Plus, Ellen DeGeneres confirms she moved to the UK because of Donald Trump
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 John Swinney demands ‘urgent international action’ after aid convoy attack The Scottish First Minister wants to see a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025 John Swinney reveals 'sorrow' as priest he knows hurt in Israeli attack JOHN Swinney has written to the patriarch of Jerusalem to express his “profound sorrow” at an Israeli attack which injured a priest he knows.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 More than 90 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces while seeking food, Gaza officials say UN officials say Israeli forces opened fire on starving civilians at an aid convoy
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Israel launches air and ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza – as it happened Deaths reported as Israeli tanks move in on area IDF believes Hamas are holding some hostages
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Monday briefing: How the two-year effort to keep the Afghanistan data breach secret fell apart In today’s newsletter: Questions have been raised over whether a superinjunction was used for national security or to avert an immigration scandal
Bored Panda · Jul 20, 2025 Doctor Involved In Pope Leo’s Miracle Breaks Silence With Surprising Statement The news has sparked religious uproar between Christians and Catholics, with everyone happy for the child’s recovery, but with a large faction claiming that prayers should not be made to humans or priests past or present.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025 Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 93 reported killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food Israeli forces open fire on hungry Palestinians near Gaza City in one of bloodiest incidents involving aid seekers
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025 Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin Pope Leo XIV has marked the 56th anniversary of man’s arrival on the moon Sunday with a visit to the Vatican astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo and a call to astronaut Buzz Aldrin
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2025 Morning Mail: Coalition’s net zero standoff; pope condemns Gaza ‘barbarity’; fears of a superbug surge Liberals and Nationals entrenched over net zero; scores of Palestinians killed while waiting for food; warnings over rise of antimicrobial resistance