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…

Isn’t it incredible how the smallest voices can unleash the most breathtaking power? When 12-year-old Bo Dermot stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, nerves flickered in her eyes, but determination burned even brighter. As she revealed her song choice—Defying Gravity from Wicked—the judges exchanged amused glances. A notoriously difficult song, even seasoned performers hesitate to take it on….

A prominent Texas trial lawyer and significant Democrat donor has been charged with a misdemeanor offense following the assault of a family member, leading to a call to Houston police and the individual being taken into custody. Eric Dick, a lawyer from Houston and a trustee on the board of the Harris County Department of…

Trump didn’t hold back when George Clooney talked about the US president on 60 Minutes. He called the Ocean’s Eleven actor “a second-rate movie “star” and failed politician pundit.” During his interview on the Sunday TV show, Clooney warned Americans that the government was getting more involved in journalism, which Trump didn’t seem to agree…

A woman’s attempt to test a blind date’s generosity took an unexpected turn when her plan went awry. In a bold move, she decided to bring along 23 family members to assess her date’s willingness to share. However, things didn’t go as planned The woman’s scheme was ill-conceived from the start. Her date, Mr. Lui,…