Catholic students find refuge at Princeton University's worship space and cheer new pope A group of young Catholics attend Mass every weekday at noon at the Princeton University Chapel The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025
American Catholics Fuel Vatican Shift While Trump's 'Luxury Economy' Drives Up Import Prices Discover the historic election of the first American pope and the impact of President Trump's new trade policies in 2025. Explore how these major events affect global faith and economic landscapes. International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025
Conclave writer reveals which two A-list actors were in line to play Ralph Fiennes role Robert DeNiro was originally meant to play the lead cardinal role, according to Robert Harris The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Miranda is the only thing that can save And Just Like That from utter tedium COMMENT: Cynthia Nixon’s red-haired go-getter was always the best thing about the original ‘Sex and the City’. In the latest series of its questionable sequel, her forays into the world of lesbian sexcapades are the show’s only redeeming feature, argues Helen Coffey The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Prairie Canadian city virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage Manitoba's premier says the Canadian prairie city of Flin Flon hasbeen virtually deserted and more evacuees were expected as wildfires raged in the province The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV updates his Peruvian citizen registration with his new Vatican address Pope Leo XIV has not forgotten about his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Many international students hope to launch careers in the US. Their pathways may dim under Trump Many international students come to the U.S. with hopes of gaining work experience, either before returning to their home countries or pursuing a longer-term career in the U.S. But the administration’s intensifying scrutiny of international students — and signs that formal career pathways for them may be closed off —… The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
What Peru’s Virgen de la Puerta represents about unity and inclusion Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, is also claimed by the Peruvian people whom he served for over two decades as one of their own. The Conversation · May 29, 2025
Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group Japanese Prime Minsiter Shigeru Ishiba has showed a determination to defend rules-based free and multilateral trade systems and take a leadership role to expand the Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of deepening tensions and divisions over U.S. tariff and trade wars The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Pope Leo’s visit to summer palace prompts speculation over future plans The new pope has not revealed where he will live The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Beatboxing Nun Goes Viral, Now Has 100K Followers On Instagram: Meet Sister Marizele Cassiano Sister Marizele Cassiano's unexpected musical talent challenges stereotypes and shows faith can be fun and modern. International Business Times UK · May 29, 2025
Ukraine submits ceasefire plan, but Russia responds with escalation Russia launched its largest yet air assaults on Ukraine’s cities. In response, the EU threatens sanctions and missiles. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025
GOP Senator Insists Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Will 'Mortgage Our Children's Future': 'It Has to Stop' A Republican Senator recently established himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful" spending bill, a comprehensive legislative Act which is inclusive of tax cuts, spending reforms, and policy changes. Latin Times · May 28, 2025
Scientists may have solved 2,000-year-old mystery death of Roman baby twins Infants found buried facing each other in Croatian city of Trogir The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
AAP · May 28, 2025 Albanese, Luxon invited on 'Anzac' mission to Ukraine New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says Ukraine's proposal that he visit Kiev alongside Anthony Albanese is a "great invitation" that the pair are open to.
Latin Times · May 27, 2025 Israel Rejects Ceasefire Negotiated by Trump That Would Release Hostages. Trump Official Blames Hamas The Israeli government told local media they rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hamas before President Donald Trump could announce the deal.
Reason · May 27, 2025 Texas Revs the Growth Machine Plus: The near death of starter-home reform in Texas, Colorado's pending ban on rent-recommendation software, and a very Catholic story of eminent domain abuse.
The Conversation · May 27, 2025 Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians? When Pope Leo XIV was elected pope, the assembled crowd reacted with joy but also with surprise: He was the first pope from the United States, and North America more broadly. Moreover, he was the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected to the papacy.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2025 Who does the pope support? Doubts over Leo’s football club during audience with Napoli Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday
The Independent UK · May 26, 2025 Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots Is this the end of Samba on the beach?
The Independent UK · May 26, 2025 Jordan Peterson refuses to identify as a Christian in viral atheist debate ‘You’re really quite nothing,’ conservative philosopher told in heated YouTube theology discussion
The Independent UK · May 26, 2025 Tens of thousands flock to see corpse of Spanish saint more than 440 years after death The remains spawned reactions online about the macabre nature of crowding around her centuries-old skull.
Euronews · May 26, 2025 Fact check: Is Pope Leo XIV affiliated to the US Republican Party? Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a "registered Republican" as some commentators claim.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025 Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.
Euronews · May 25, 2025 Pope Leo XIV declares himself Roman, completing ceremonial steps as Bishop of Rome Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See.