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On Monday in Buenos Aires, Pope Leo XIV spoke on Catholic social teaching, prayer among religions, and communion in the Church.BUENOS AIRES — Pope Leo XIV has made it clear since the start of his pontificate that he seeks to be a pope of…

Actress Amanda Seyfried shared a post calling for divorce to be treated as a normal life transition, like a wedding or a “graduation.” The 40-year-old “Mamma Mia!” star is getting pushback for the Instagram Story she shared on Sunday,…

The pontiff celebrated Mass for an estimated 2.5 million people.BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Leo XIV praised the Christian family as a source of strength for the Church in Argentina and for the country’s society in general, at an…

A prominent Louisiana medical school may be discriminating based on race through a mentorship program, according to a civil rights complaint filed by a conservative watchdog with the Trump administration. The Legal Insurrection…

Note: This is a guest post from wilderness survival expert and instructor Creek Stewart. I don’t remember my first kiss or even who it was with. I can barely recollect getting my license to drive. I vaguely remember my high school…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Leo XIV spoke about crime, economic inequality, and political polarization, among other topics, in a wide-ranging speech to President Javier Mieli and other dignitaries Nov. 8, the Pope’s first day in…

President Donald Trump said Sunday that his offer to make UFC CEO Dana White the next White House press secretary was a joke, after White publicly indicated he was flying to Washington to meet with the president.“I was only kidding,”…

The Holy Father celebrated Mass Sunday morning at Uruguay’s principal Marian shrine.FLORIDA, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Uruguay’s most prominent Marian shrine on Sunday, where he paid tribute to women’s role in…

Comedian Dave Chappelle admitted on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder.“I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I…

The Holy Father presided at an evening prayer vigil on his last night in the country.MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged practicing Catholics in a secular society, and especially young people, to keep their faith…

Washington’s political circus is preparing for another run, and Democrats are already lining up the acts they intend to put on when they take control of Congress in January.With Democrats set to hold majorities in both chambers following…

FILM REVIEW: Appreciate Stewart the actor — and especially Stewart the human being — while discovering the backstory of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’It’s a Wonderful Life — one of the most beloved, iconic films of all time — celebrates its…

Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) has tapped a former Biden administration official — and campaign aide to former Vice President Kamala Harris — who once said Zionists were “controlling” American politics to lead his Senate transition…

Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann. I like to collect rules of thumb: little heuristics that help me think better. One source that collects a lot of great ones is Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel…

All-nine-months abortion law will still go to the voters in November 2028, but it now takes effect immediately. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has attached an emergency preamble to the unrestricted abortion bill she signed in August,…

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant was arrested near the White House on Thursday after officers found three firearms and ammunition in his vehicle, and he allegedly told officers that voices were instructing him to kill President Donald…

To embody the biblical monarch consumed by paranoia and worldly power, Caviezel drew unexpectedly on the physical, emotional, and spiritual marks left on him from playing Christ more than two decades ago.Best known for his iconic…

Ousted Squad member Cori Bush is back on the warpath against Israel.This time, she’s taking foreign cash to do it.After getting booted from Congress in 2024 and vowing to “tear down” the pro-Israel lobby, Bush has officially registered…

There was a time when the AoM store sold physical merchandise. Eventually, though, the ROI on doing so (shipping and fulfillment costs a lot these days!) wasn’t sufficient for us to continue, so a while back we discontinued our merch.But…

A bold new approach to marriage ministry in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is strengthening families and revitalizing parishes.Two years ago, parishioners at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas, spotted an…