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Pope Calls for Peace Amid Rising Middle East Tension

March 5, 2026

The Pope shared a short video this week, asking God to guide world leaders toward peace instead of war. He urged them to leave behind plans that bring death and destruction, calling for dialogue and diplomacy. The message was released as fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifi

religion

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.

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

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

finance

A Curious Look at Why Jeffrey Epstein Wanted Vatican Money Secrets

February 23, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein’s name keeps popping up in the news, but new emails reveal he had a particular interest in the Vatican Bank during the big 2012‑2013 church shake‑up. In one letter, he forwarded a report by journalist Edward Jay Epstein that talked about the Pope’s resignation and the change in leade

religion

The World in Ashes: A Call for Reflection

February 18, 2026

In Rome, a solemn Mass began the Lenten season with ashes that symbolised more than mortality. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about a planet “on fire” from war and environmental loss. He described the ash as a reminder of cities destroyed, broken law, and ruined ecosystems. The message w

entertainment

Bright Red Love Reimagined: AMOR’s Temporary Journey

February 18, 2026

The city’s most vivid red sculpture, once perched in Sister Cities Park, has been taken down for a makeover. The piece, designed by Robert Indiana to echo his famous LOVE work at Kennedy Plaza, was removed on Wednesday morning for conservation. City officials plan to bring it back on May 1, just bef

business

Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

February 12, 2026

Restaurant Brands International released its fourth‑quarter results for the year ending December 31, showing earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. The company earned adjusted profit of 96 cents per share, a touch higher than the 95 cents forecasted by LSEG’s analyst survey. Total

education

Celebrating a Music Mentor Who Shaped Lives

February 12, 2026

Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a

politics

The Kennedy Center Shutdown: A Political Move With Big Ripples

February 11, 2026

A surprise decision by the president to close the Kennedy Center for two years has sent shock waves through Washington and beyond. The announcement, made without warning to staff or artists, caught many by surprise—including the new director who had recently taken over after a high‑profile dismissal