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Pope on Hiroshima anniversary: Let justice replace a false sense of security
On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, Pope Leo XIV dedicated some time to remembering the tens of thousands killed and injured on August 6, 1945. He also recalled that in just three days, the world will…
What to do with unwanted embryos?
The author spoke with Kent J. Lasnoski, founding president of the San Damiano College for the Trades, who co-edited Human Embryo Adoption, vol. 2, Catholic Arguments For and Against for the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Should Catholics…
Coming Down the Mountain – The Catholic Thing
The dog days of summer are upon us. Here in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, where I live, the heat and humidity have a way of hitting full strength just as many of us leave for summer vacations. One of the downsides of leaving town at the…
The UK’s defence procurement industry should learn from Elon Musk
The UK’s defence procurement system is plagued by inefficiencies, cost overruns, and delays, undermining the nation’s security in an increasingly volatile global landscape. Projects like the Ajax armoured vehicle and Type 45 destroyer exemplify…
Federal Land Grab Hidden in New Legislation?
AP ImagesDusty Johnson A new bill introduced on Capitol Hill threatens to skirt state restrictions on eminent domain with a federal mandate, paving the way for a carbon-capture pipeline land grab. Voters in South Dakota last year rejected…
Could New Legislation Threaten Federal Carbon Capture Land Grab?
A new bill, H.R. 4135, introduced by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) could bypass state restrictions on eminent domain, opening the door for carbon capture pipeline projects. Despite South Dakota voters rejecting carbon capture last year,…
Good Jeans, Bad Jeans; Good Genes, Bad Genes — Sydney Sweeney Realities
AP Images “I learned long ago the difference between critics and box office.” So said late President Ronald Reagan, referencing what his experience as a Hollywood actor taught him. Box office is what matters whether you’re selling films,…
Army Sergeant Accused of Shooting 5 Soldiers at Fort Stewart
AP ImagesQuornelius Radford An active-duty Army sergeant is accused of shooting five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday before nearby soldiers subdued him. The suspect is in custody…
Republicans Subpoena Clintons, FBI Directors, Epstein Files Just as Maxwell Clears Trump
AP Images Congressional Republicans issued a slew of subpoenas on Tuesday for information on the Jeffrey Epstein case. A number of high-profile individuals, including Bill and Hillary Clinton as well as many former Justice Department…
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Lowest on Record – Again
The U.S. fertility rate fell to its lowest on record in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children being born per woman. The new number reflects the continuation of a years-long decline in the fertility rate raising concerns for our nation’s economic and…