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The Moralist

Decency still matters

Pope Leo XIV standing at a wooden podium in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, warm golden hour sunset lighting casting long shadows across the ancient stone square, 50mm prime lens, symmetrical framing, 4K HDR professional photography.
Pope Leo XIV standing at a wooden podium in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, warm golden hour sunset lighting casting long shadows across the ancient stone square, 50mm prime lens, symmetrical framing, 4K HDR professional photography.

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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Leaders for Robbing Our Future #

Pope Leo XIV sat aboard the papal flight on Thursday and issued a stern rebuke to the world’s warring powers. Returning from a four-nation tour of Africa, the Holy Father spoke with the clarity of a shepherd concerned for a scattered flock. He described those who wage war and seize the resources of the earth as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, according to reports from Reuters. The Pope specifically addressed the escalating violence involving the United…

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Only One Person Buys Million Dollar Trump Gold Card #

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday and confirmed a startling lack of interest in the government’s newest residency program. The “Gold Card” visa, which allows foreigners to live and work in the United States for a price of $1 million, has found only…

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Jihadists Kill Mali Defense Minister in Coordinated Attacks #

Mali’s Defense Minister was killed on Saturday during a wave of coordinated strikes that targeted the capital and several other cities. Separatist rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front joined forces with the Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM to launch the assault on Bamako’s international airport and military bases in central Mali, the…

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Virginia Jury Convicts Terrorist for Kabul Airport Bombing #

Mohammad Sharifullah sat in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday as a jury convicted him of supporting a deadly conspiracy. Justice Department prosecutor Ryan White told the court…

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South Korean Court Sentences Leader for Martial Law Attempt #

Judge Yoon Sung-sik of the Seoul High Court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison on Wednesday. The court found that the former leader had bypassed…

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In Brief #

Melania Trump Expands White House Bees

Melania Trump announced on Friday that she is adding a third beehive to the South Grounds of the White House. The new hive is shaped like the White House itself and continues a program that began in 2009 to support the local environment and the family table.

Steven Spielberg Teases Secret Movie

Director Steven Spielberg appeared at CinemaCon to discuss his upcoming film, Disclosure Day, which he described as an experience that requires a seatbelt. Actor Josh O’Connor noted the intense level of secrecy surrounding the project, which remains entirely shrouded in mystery.

Amazon Services Delayed by Drone Strikes

Amazon Web Services reported that restoring cloud computing operations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates could take several months. The infrastructure was damaged by Iranian drone strikes in early March, forcing customers to migrate resources to other global regions.

Canada Increases World Cup Security Spending

The Canadian federal government will allocate an additional $106 million for security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This move follows security concerns raised by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum regarding drug trafficking and riots near tournament sites.

Israel Tests Fusion for Water Safety

Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, has signed an agreement with the company nT-Tao to test compact fusion energy for water infrastructure. The pilot facility aims to provide a continuous power supply for desalination plants and wastewater treatment amid regional instability.