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Pope Urges Priests to Keep Sermons Human, Not Machine‑Made

February 28, 2026

The Pope met with Rome’s priests on February 19 and said they should not use computers to write sermons. He explained that machines can’t share faith the way people do. The message was clear: real human connection is essential for ministry. He compared writing a homily to exercising a muscle.

sports

A Fresh Start for a Rockies Power Hitter

February 28, 2026

Zac Veen, 24, has made dramatic changes to his life and body this spring. He added more than 40 pounds of muscle, moving from around 200 to a solid 245 pounds. The biggest shift happened off the field, where he said he had finally gotten sober after years of substance use. He admitted that during

politics

Police Charge More Protesters Over Minnesota Church Incident

February 28, 2026

The state’s top prosecutor has filed federal accusations against 30 additional people who took part in a January demonstration inside a Minnesota church that hosts an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The new charges come after earlier indictments of journalists and a local activist wh

religion

Vatican Retreat Wraps Up with Reflection and Thanks

February 28, 2026

The Pope closed a week of deep spiritual work in the Vatican by sharing thanks and thoughtful thoughts. He called the retreat a “deep experience” that guided the Vatican’s leaders through prayer and reflection. The focus began with a look at the “Temptations” and moved on to monastic life, esp

religion

Friendship, Faith and Flowers: A Simple Guide to Understanding Each Other

February 27, 2026

A man in his late sixties, who feels out of place in the church he visits, is worried that a close white friend—who proudly identifies with his Jewish heritage—is always eager to share religious greetings. The friend, who is not a strict observant but deeply connected to his culture, sends photos of

religion

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

February 27, 2026

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio

business

Albuquerque Food Checks: Four Places Shut, Others Warning

February 26, 2026

The city’s food safety team recently inspected a range of restaurants and other venues, uncovering serious hygiene problems that led to closures for four establishments. The inspectors used a color‑coded system: green means safe, yellow signals problems that must be fixed, and red indicates major vi

politics

Pope Gets a Lesson on Immigration From a Trump Ally

February 26, 2026

A Chicago‑born former Trump aide, Tom Homan, recently told Pope Leo XIV that the Catholic Church should back law enforcement in immigration matters. He criticized the pope for speaking out against Trump’s mass deportation plan, claiming Leo failed to understand church teachings. Homan said the pope

politics

Election Money Flow in Anchorage: A Close Race for City Council Seats

February 26, 2026

The upcoming municipal election will decide half of Anchorage’s city council. Campaign finance filings show that most races are tightly contested in terms of money raised, with a few exceptions. In the past, candidates have waited until voters receive their mail ballots in March to start spending

weather

Rain‑driven Tragedy: Hundreds Displaced, Scores Lost in Minas Gerais

February 26, 2026

The southern part of Brazil has been hit hard by a sudden downpour that turned streets into rivers. In the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, at least 46 people have died and more than 3, 000 families were forced to leave their homes. The flood waters reached the homes of many residents, collapsing wal