The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
Austria is stepping up to ease the burden of high energy costs. They've set aside a whopping 500 million euros, about $584 million, to make things easier for both families and businesses. This money is coming from three different state-owned companies. First, there's BIG, a real estate company, put
In a recent surge of immigration enforcement in Washington, D. C. , a surprising fact emerged: most of those arrested had no criminal history. This crackdown, initiated under the guise of tackling violent crime, ended up targeting many individuals who posed no threat to public safety. The operation
Petr Yan is a name that rings bells in the world of mixed martial arts. Known for his precision and calm demeanor, Yan has always been a topic of interest for fans. But beyond his fighting skills, there's a question that often pops up: What religion does Petr Yan follow? Born in Siberia to a Russia
In a recent decision, the High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands has ruled that Catholic schools in Mallorca must offer Islamic religion classes. This move comes after requests from Muslim families who wanted their children to learn about their faith within the school system. The ruling has
Coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots has a clear message for his team: stay within the rules, but don't expect any favors. He recently praised a hard hit by linebacker Christian Elliss on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart during a Monday night game. This hit was legal and right on the sideline
Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to hold the position, has made headlines again. This time, he's urging U. S. President Donald Trump to avoid using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Instead, the Pope suggests seeking a peaceful agreement for Maduro to ste
Kalani Sitake, the head coach of BYU, is at a crossroads. Penn State wants him to take over their football program. They are willing to pay him a lot more money than he makes now. But there is a big catch. Sitake has to decide between a big paycheck and staying with his team at BYU. BYU is special.
Ohio has recently passed a law that allows teachers to discuss the positive effects of religion on American history. This law doesn't force teachers to teach only the good parts, but it does encourage them to talk about religion's impact without fear of breaking any rules. The law was originally ab
Edson Barboza is a name that rings bells in the MMA world. Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, this fighter has a story that's as tough as his kicks. He came into the world 12 weeks early, fighting for his life right from the start. Doctors weren't sure he'd make it, but he pulled through. That's the spi
