Pope Francis and his trusted nurse. Credit / Getty Images Seconds before he slipped into a coma, Pope Francis raised his frail hand from the bed he lay dying and made a loving “gesture of farewell” to his trusted nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti. Only one hour later, the pontiff died, shattering millions of hearts around the…
Simon Is Skeptical When He Hears What 18-Year-Old Wants to Sing, Realizes He Was Wrong as Soon as She Opens Her Mouth Simon had built his reputation over years of relentless scrutiny and high standards as a music talent scout, and he prided himself on never being fooled by hype or youthful exuberance. So when…
What if a simple homemade drink could ease joint pain, boost your energy, and even help regulate blood sugar—all using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen? That’s exactly what people are discovering with this natural health mix, which is quickly gaining popularity. The secret lies in how each of the five key ingredients—raw…
The Sealed Promise The envelope sat on my nightstand, where it had been for exactly 3,650 days. Ten years to the day. Its edges were worn soft from countless nights when I’d picked it up, turned it over in my hands, and wondered what message my father had sealed inside. Through three different apartments, fourteen…
The Vatican has opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the public so thousands of Catholic faithful can pay their final respects to Pope Francis over the next three days. Flocks of mourners are filling the central aisle of the basilica this morning, with Swiss Guards standing at attention, to see Francis’ body lying in state, with around 20,000 mourners…
I was doing my final cabin check before takeoff when I heard a soft shuffling noise from one of the lavatories. At first, I thought a passenger had snuck in at the last minute, but when I knocked, there was no response. The door wasn’t locked. I pushed it open. And there he was—a little…
On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pope Francis — the 266th Bishop of Rome and spiritual leader to more than 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide — made a surprise public appearance in St. Peter’s Square that would prove to be his last. Despite ongoing health challenges and recent hospitalizations for severe respiratory ailments, the 88‑year‑old pontiff…
Last morning, individuals across the globe awakened to the news of Pope Francis’s passing. On Easter Monday, the Vatican shared the sorrowful news of the Pope’s passing. On the occasion of Easter, hundreds of thousands traveled to Rome to be present at the Vatican. Many of those individuals were present on Sunday, during the Pope’s…
A top-secret Pentagon meeting meant to brief Elon Musk on the United States’ military plans in the event of war with China was suddenly shut down — and it turns out the order came straight from Donald Trump himself. According to an explosive report from Axios, the classified meeting was derailed after The New York…
I was aware that I was getting near. Another last-minute repair caused the work to run late, but I had promised my kids that I would attend their school function. So, still wearing my grease-stained clothing, my hands rough, and my hands smelling like motor oil, I hurried there. I sensed the looks as soon…