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Europeans were never crowned the best-smelling guests at the function, but boy, could they drink. Dirty French? Shake it off with a flute of champagne, a few spritzes of perfume, and a cigarette. Anti-shower European? No problem. Unwind…

The 71-year-old Pope had been admitted last Tuesday and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.Pope Leo XIV left the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time today to return to the…

Vice President JD Vance said the 2028 presidential primary is “over” when President Trump ultimately endorses a Republican candidate. “Whoever the president endorses will ultimately win the Republican primary,” Vance said in an interview…

The Pontiff, still hospitalized after surgery, sent a message for World Food Day on Friday.Pope Leo XIV on Friday called world hunger a “terrible offense” against human dignity and emphasized that adequate food is a basic human right.…

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning” out of her role, The Daily Wire has learned.It remains unclear what position she will take next. A source familiar with the plans told The Daily Wire that Zacharia and her…

The tragedy that claimed the lives of three students has prompted an outpouring of pastoral care and community support across the state.Oregon Catholic bishops are urging prayer after a tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in…

Pope Leo XIV is showing “steady improvement” following his recent surgery and lung cancer diagnosis earlier this week, and he even celebrated Mass in the hospital on Friday. The 71-year-old pontiff “underwent blood tests and a chest…

I’ve worn an Apple Watch for all but a few months here and there for the last decade. I can’t say I love it, but it’s dang convenient, and every time I try to give it up, I end up putting it back on after a few weeks. That said, there’s…

The author’s little-remembered fictitious account of Judas Iscariot coincided with the beginning of increasing attempts to rehabilitate or show sympathy for the betrayer of Jesus. The British bestselling author and politician Jeffrey…

Tensions flared Thursday during the final Maine Senate debate after Democrat Troy Jackson told incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up.”The fiery exchange came moments after a protester interrupted the live debate, shouting…

The Vatican has not yet announced whether the Pope will lead the public Angelus prayer from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday.VATICAN CITY — In a medical update on Thursday, the Vatican confirmed that the right lung of Pope Leo XIV, who…

Dodgers outfielder Alex Call wants the smut benched.The Los Angeles outfielder took to X to blast the racy commercials airing during the MLB postseason, asking the league to yank “soft porn ads” off playoff broadcasts.“Can we please get…

“It is the most common cause of lung cancer in smokers and nonsmokers,” said Jeff McGovern, a pulmonologist, about Pope Leo’s diagnosis.Representatives of the American Lung Association and the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) discussed…

The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) seeks to build a case to revoke her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited U.S. officials and other people familiar with the…

The survey found that a narrow plurality of Catholics prefer Democrats in the midterm elections as Catholic approval of President Donald Trump continues to plummet.A survey by Pew Research Center found that Catholic registered voters…

Iran sentenced a 23-year-old woman to death over a social media post that insulted Muhammad. Najmeh Amini was sentenced to death last month after serving eight months in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, Iran, the Daily Mail reported on…

Host: Brett McKayProducer: Kate McKay October 13, 2026In: Culture, Entertainment, PodcastIf you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But, if…

Our Lady of Fatima even gave the exact directions on how to prevent not only World War II but all those that followed.At the end of September, Russia issued a warning to NATO, stating it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if…

A 15-year-old girl in Guatemala reportedly regained consciousness inside a coffin during her own funeral after her family believed she had died. No doctor had declared Yuleidy Ixcotoyac dead, according to reports. Ixcotoyac reportedly…

The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s decision to…