Bomb threat reported at home of Pope Leo's brother in Chicago suburb, police investigating Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.

Police responded to a bomb threat Wednesday at a home where Pope Leo's brother lives www.fox32chicago.com/news/bomb-th...

The press is literally treating Trump's attacks on Pope Bob as a both-sides partisan spat. The pathology of US political journalism!

"I will continue to speak out loudly against war." Pope Leo XIV

Statement from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark In response to recent events, I reaffirm that Pope Leo serves a higher authority and desires to proclaim the Gospel faithfully and advance the Church’s peaceful mission in a world deeply in need of healing. He will continue to speak clearly against war and other offenses against human dignity and to call for authentic dialogue, because the Church’s witness is grounded in the peace of Christ, not in partisan interests. Recent statements and actions by the President of the United States convey a grave misunderstanding of the Holy Father's ministry and a troubling lack of respect for the faith of millions. The graphic exploitation of sacred imagery is deeply offensive and undermines the reverence owed to what believers hold most dear.

NEW from Cardinal Tobin of Newark — one of the papal electors at the conclave that ultimately chose Pope Leo — regarding Trump's recent posts about Leo and the Jesus-like image:

Says POTUS shows a "lack of respect for the faith of millions," and calls the Jesus-like image "deeply offensive."

Live updates: Pope pushes back against Trump’s criticism as US-Vatican feud erupts over Iran The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas, tempering President Donald Trump's earlier vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Via @apnews.com: Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Leo responds to Trump’s late-night post lashing out at the pontiff.

“To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is.” apnews.com/live/iran-wa...

"The threat of destroying a whole civilization and the intentional targeting of civilian infrastructure cannot be morally justified." --
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

HOUSTON: Integrity Houston You are six minutes from your 40-minute lunar flyby LOS. From all of us, it's a privilege to witness you carrying the fire past our farthest reach. Thank you. Godspeed. VICTOR GLOVER: Thank you for that, Jenny. And thank you to all of you for allowing us the immense privilege to be on this journey together. It's quite amazing. And as we go on this journey, thinking about the NASA mission to explore the unknown in air and space, to innovate for the benefit of humanity and to inspire the world through discovery — and as you've gone along on this journey with us, hopefully we're doing just those things. And as we get close to the nearest point to the moon and farthest point from Earth, as we continue to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos, I would like to uh remind you of one of the most important mysteries there on earth — and that's love. Christ said in response to what was the greatest command that it was to love God with all that you are. And he also, being a great teacher, said this: I give you equal to it, and that is to love your neighbor as yourself. And so, as we prepare to go out of radio communication, we're still able to feel your love from Earth and to all of you down there on Earth, and around the Earth, we love you from the moon. HOUSTON: Houston copies, we'll see you on the other side.

Oh: Shortly before the Artemis II Orion craft flew around the moon yesterday, entering a 40-minute period of radio silence, Astronaut Victor Glover — who has been open about this faith — took a moment to reflect on Christian scripture.

The passage he chose: love your neighbor as yourself.

First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon. Photo: NASA

Black text on white background “Happy Easter, New York!  Today, millions of New Yorkers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the victory of hope over despair and faith over fear.  As the air warms and cherry blossoms begin to bloom, this holy day is a sacred time to pause and reflect on a season of rebirth. Whether you spend this day singing in pews, parading on Fifth Avenue, joining a processional guided by the bamboo trumpets of Haitian Rara music, or hunting for painted eggs amidst the spring grass, I wish every New Yorker celebrating a joyous day.  Let us all embrace this holiday's spirit of hope and renewal as we build the City — and the world — that we deserve.”

quite the easter message from the president of the united states

st paul would like a word

I don't know. sounds like ole St Paul is doing a bit of introspecting here: "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. ... For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." - Romans 7:15-20

Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy -- and a backlash NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims.

NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims. n.pr/4rFpaUr

All Songs Considered: Even more songs to calm the nerves : NPR Music Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter’s tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more.Not...

If you need a reminder that the world is a good place full of good people trying to do good things, listen to Max Richter's "All Human Beings" (and more) from this wk's show. @npr.org ❤️ w/ @totalvibration.bsky.social

Catholic Bishop of Brownsville, Texas 👇

Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76

Ann was one of my first bosses and she was a really good one. Impeccable taste, no-nonsense leadership and a real gift for telling true stories. No wonder Anne's authors were so devoted to her

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i hear you get three years off purgatory if you make it to the end

“The Thought of Holding Thousands of Families in Massive Warehouses Should Challenge the Conscience of Every American,” Says Bishop Cahill Newly released details show how the Administration plans to double federal immigration detention capacity, spending an estimated $38.3 billion from last year...

"The thought of holding thousands of families in warehouses should challenge the conscience of every American. Whatever their immigration status, these are human beings created in the image and likeness of God ... this is a moral inflection point for our country." www.usccb.org/news/2026/th...

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. n.pr/4qTItsU

Beautiful golden sunrise over The Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington DC today 🌅
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Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok "To give a true homily is to share faith," and artificial intelligence "will never be able to share faith," the pope said.

Pope Leo XIV has urged priests to not to use artificial intelligence to write their homilies or to seek "likes" on social media platforms like TikTok.

The Meditation Singers - Jesus Be A Fence YouTube video by Marcel West

some Sunday gospel courtesy of the Meditation Sisters of Detroit www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooe_...

I wrote about one part of my reaction to recent events: the importance and nuance of what it means to subscribe to something.

Cardinal Parolin: Holy See will not participate in Board of Peace - Vatican News The Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace because of its particular nature, which is evidently not that of other States,” stated ...

“There are points that leave us somewhat perplexed."

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Jesse Jackson vs. Marvin Gaye, 1976

The Apostle (5/10) Movie CLIP - Radio Waves (1997) HD YouTube video by Movieclips

RIP Robert Duvall, one of the greats. I have a soft spot for the "The Apostle," when he preached with that holy ghost fire 🔥

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ICE says federal agents appear to have lied about confrontation that led to shooting Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.

“A joint review by ICE and the Department of Justice of video evidence has revealed that sworn testimony provided by two separate officers appears to have made untruthful statements."

www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Indigenous group speaks out against immigration enforcement with prayer camp A Dakota prayer camp has gone up across the highway from Whipple Federal Building to protest U.S. immigration enforcement. Organizers draw connections between current practices and historical injustic...

A Dakota prayer camp has gone up across the highway from Whipple Federal Building to protest U.S. immigration enforcement. Organizers draw connections between current practices and historical injustices.

100s of rabbis, cantors and other Jews outside ICE today protesting the Trump Administration’s immigration actions

Holy hoops! Villanova and Notre Dame finalizing plans to tip 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum and proud longtime sports fan. His attachment in the historic event is still to-be-determined

I think I need to go to Rome to cover this important story

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