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
The Resurfaced Posts: A detailed look at the pope’s Twitter history and the specific policy critiques he shared. Context and Timing: Why these posts are gaining attention now, and how they relate to Trump’s recent public statements. Papal Social Media: The evolving role of personal commentary by high-ranking prelates in the digital age. Policy Implications: … Read more
Despite being an American, the new pope appears to be against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown based on his social media statements. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, was elected as the first American Pope on Thursday, taking over as the head of state for the 1.41 billion Catholics worldwide. Known as Pope Leo … Read more
The post reads, “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?” Pope Leo XIV, 69, also shared several articles that address the immigration views of Catholic JD Vance. One of them is titled “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.” Pope Leo … Read more
A small plane crashed into a residential area in Simi Valley, California, on May 3, 2025, killing the pilot, a passenger, and a dog onboard. The aircraft, a Vans RV-10, had departed from Lancaster and was en route to Camarillo when it went down, in the Wood Ranch neighborhood. The plane struck the backyard and … Read more
Security footage shows it flying erratically before plummeting. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with findings expected to take over a year. First responders quickly contained the fire. Thankfully, no residents or firefighters were injured.This incident comes just weeks after another fatal small-plane crash in Minnesota, raising growing concerns over aviation safety.
As the world watches closely, the Vatican City is once again in the spotlight as cardinals continue their efforts to choose the next pope. Following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, the 133 cardinal electors have been gathering in secrecy to vote for the 267th pontiff. The conclave process has … Read more
Among the cardinal electors is a candidate who stands out due to a surprising connection to a well-known figure in popular culture: Robert Sirico, an Italian-American Catholic priest and one of the electors, is the younger brother of none other than Tony Sirico, the beloved actor famous for his role as Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri in … Read more