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Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

  • MAX REINHART The Detroit News

An 88-year-old Michigan veteran and the social media influencer who raised $1.7 million to help him retire are launching a new effort aimed at lifting up other Americans in need.

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

  • JOSHUA McELWEE Reuters

Priests and bishops in the global Church have long emphasized bans on abortion, birth control and same-sex marriage as high priorities.

Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting

Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting

  • PA Media - News

Pope Leo has called for Anglicans and Catholics to work to overcome differences, as he met with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. The pontiff welcomed Dame Sarah Mullally, who is the top bishop in the Church of England, to the Vatican on Monday. While she made history as first woman…

Video: CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

Video: CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

    CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

    Pope Leo Rejects Formal Blessings for Gay Couples, Citing Church Unity.

    Pope Leo Rejects Formal Blessings for Gay Couples, Citing Church Unity.

    • StringersHub

    Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against efforts by a senior cardinal to formalize blessings for same-sex couples, reaffirming the Vatican's opposition to turning such gestures into structured rites

    Helping Topeka: Chuck Johnson's Second Chance Foods

    Helping Topeka: Chuck Johnson's Second Chance Foods

    • USA Today - News

    Chuck Johnson, owner of Second Chance Foods in Topeka, explains how his second-run grocery store supports the community.

    What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

    What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

    • DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press

    The gender gap reversal is only happening among adults under 30, according to Gallup's data. Among adults aged 30 and older, women remain more religious than men.

    President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

    President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

      President Donald Trump continued his feud with Pope Leo in a Truth Social post, saying it's "absolutely unacceptable" for Iran to have a nuclear bomb.

      Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

      Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

        Catholics are the largest U.S. religious denomination, accounting for one-fifth of the population, according to the Pew Research Center.

        As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

        As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

          A Turning Point event meant to energize supporters instead revealed frustration and skepticism among some young voters.

          House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump

          House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump

            House Democrats have introduced legislation to establish a commission that will evaluate whether the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove President Donald Trump from office. Introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, the bill would establish a 17-mem…

            Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran

            Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran

              U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Iran conflict.

              Vance Says Pope Should Stay Out Of US Affairs Amid Trump Clash

              Vance Says Pope Should Stay Out Of US Affairs Amid Trump Clash

                Vice President JD Vance said the pope should stay out of American political affairs.

                Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

                Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

                  Leo stressed he wasn't making a direct attack against anyone with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the Iran war.

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                  Movies & Television

                  Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill

                  Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill

                  Review: ‘Michael’ biopic glosses over pop star’s faults

                  Review: ‘Michael’ biopic glosses over pop star’s faults

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                  Summer blockbuster movie season is here. These are films to watch | Streamed & Screened

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