Angela was a single mom who worked two jobs and walked her son Jacob two miles to football practice every day—rain or shine—because they didn’t have a car. When a coach asked why, she simply said, “Dreams don’t wait for a ride.” Her dedication caught the attention of Peyton Manning, who surprised her with a … Read more
In an unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks a historic shift, as Pope Leo becomes the first-ever American to assume the papacy. His election is not only groundbreaking for its cultural significance but also raises questions about … Read more
The Papacy and Its Role in the Catholic Church Before discussing Pope Leo XIV’s financial situation, it’s essential to understand the role the Pope plays in the Catholic Church. The Pope is the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide, serving as the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the Holy See, which … Read more
NOTE:VIDEO AT THE END OF ARTICLE. Pope Leo: The First American Pope and His Historic Address in English In an unprecedented moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, made history as the first American to ascend to the papacy. Elected as the 267th pontiff on Thursday, May … Read more
The Rise of Pope Leo: A Chicago Native’s Journey to the Papacy Pope Leo, born in Chicago, Illinois, made history as the first American to be elected Pope. His election to the papacy on May 8, 2025, came shortly after the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (April 21, 2025). His selection followed a … Read more
In a train compartment, there are 3 men and a young woman.The four passengers join in conversation, the young woman proposes, “If each of you gives me one dollar, I will show you my legs.” The men, charmed by this young college girl, all pull a buck out of their wallet. And then the girl … Read more
All three fork over the money. The girl then turned to the window and points outside at a building they’re passing. “See there in the distance? That’s the hospital where I had it done!” A young Programmer and his Project Manager board a train headed through the mountains on its way to Wichita.They can find … Read more
She let her dog poop on the airport floor, yelled at staff, and blasted music with no headphones. But by the time we got to the gate, I gave her a reason to walk away—and she never came back. JFK was a mess that day. Flights delayed, people stressed, and then she arrived—FaceTiming at full … Read more
Of course she was there too. Taking up three seats—one for her, one for her bag, one for her dog. Still yelling on FaceTime. Still no leash. Still barking. Nobody said a word. We were all too drained. So I sat next to her. She gave me a dirty look. I smiled and said, “Long … Read more
Introduction In an unprecedented development for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected on May 8, 2025, as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to occupy the papal throne. Almost immediately after the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, marking the conclusion of the conclave, former President Donald … Read more