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Faith

What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

  • DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press

The gender gap reversal is only happening among adults under 30, according to Gallup's data. Among adults aged 30 and older, women remain more religious than men.

President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

  • USA Today - Vertical

President Donald Trump continued his feud with Pope Leo in a Truth Social post, saying it's "absolutely unacceptable" for Iran to have a nuclear bomb.

Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

  • PHILLIP M. BAILEY USA Today

Catholics are the largest U.S. religious denomination, accounting for one-fifth of the population, according to the Pew Research Center.

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

  • BILL BARROW and EMILIE MEGNIEN Associated Press

A Turning Point event meant to energize supporters instead revealed frustration and skepticism among some young voters.

House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump

House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump

  • unbranded - Newsworthy

House Democrats have introduced legislation to establish a commission that will evaluate whether the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove President Donald Trump from office. Introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, the bill would establish a 17-mem…

Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran

Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Iran conflict.

Vance Says Pope Should Stay Out Of US Affairs Amid Trump Clash

Vance Says Pope Should Stay Out Of US Affairs Amid Trump Clash

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Vice President JD Vance said the pope should stay out of American political affairs.

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

    Leo stressed he wasn't making a direct attack against anyone with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the Iran war.

    Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war

    Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war

      U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.

      Pope departs for Africa as Trump issues scathing Truth Social post

      Pope departs for Africa as Trump issues scathing Truth Social post

        Pope Leo XIV is embarking Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honor the locally born inspiration of his religious spirituality, St. Augustine. (AP video shot by: Silvia Stellacci)

        A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

        A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

          Maine-based Center for Small Town Jewish Life is helping rural synagogues survive and grow across the country.

          What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterms

          What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterms

            Many young voters say politics isn't delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.

            Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

            Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

              President Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political experts say.

              What makes a city a great place to live? | The Ethical Life podcast

              What makes a city a great place to live? | The Ethical Life podcast

                Episode 107: A recent study looked at what the best places to live in America have in common. It found that people seem to thrive when inequality is low; when landownership is widespread; when social connection is high; and when corruption and violence are rare. Host Richard Kyte and Scott R…

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                Movies & Television

                Review: Lee Cronin has a different idea about ‘The Mummy’ than you do

                Review: Lee Cronin has a different idea about ‘The Mummy’ than you do

                Review: Richard Gadd molds an ever-shifting ‘Half Man’

                Review: Richard Gadd molds an ever-shifting ‘Half Man’

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                New horror film 'Hive' gets stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez buzzing

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