3 new bishops installed in Washington Archdiocese, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway group, casting spotlight on Kansas town

A small northeast Kansas town is in the spotlight after the Vatican declared last week that it was excommunicating six Society of St. Pius X bishops, a day after four were consecrated without the pope’s approval. St. Marys, a town of about 2,...

Nationals pitchers shut down high-powered Phillies in win

Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Washington on Monday.Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Me...

LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam

A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support. The post LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam appeared first on WyoFile .

GMU President Lands Contract Extension

GMU President Lands Contract Extension Josh Moody Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

A Pro-Trump Christian Group Wants to Put a Cross on the Moon 

The Christian right has been gaining traction in Washington, D.C. under President Donald Trump. And now, one Trump-aligned religious group...

Walker Kessler From Jazz To Lakers In Four-Year, $130M Sign-And-Trade For Two FRPs, Two Swaps

Walker Kessler has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, 130 million sign-and-trade that will send unprotected first round picks in 2031 and 2033 along with first round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030 to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz were expected to match any offer sheet Kessler signed in restricted free agency, which led to the negotiation of a sign-and-trade with Utah getting significant draft capital back in return. Utah offered a five-year, 150 million contract to Kessler. The Lakers entered the offseason with up to five tradeable first round picks and now only have one left with their 2032 swap available. Kessler appeared in just five games last season due to a torn labrum i his left shoulder in November. During the 2024-25 season, Kessler averaged 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes across 58 games. Kessler was originally acquired by the Jazz in the 2022 Rudy Gobert trade as this further adds to Utah's draft haul originating from that deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz re-signed Jusuf Nurkic this offseason on a two-year, 22 million deal and will give the team depth at center. Kessler is represented by Aaron Mintz, Houston Kessler and Dave Spahn. The Lakers are now expected to reach agreements with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes.

Is Gen Z on Fire for Jesus? New Survey Offers Fascinating Insights

Generation Z Protestant churchgoers are outpacing other cohorts in church attendance frequency and in sharing Jesus — but there are key areas where this younger generation is lagging. While the median churchgoer in each generation attends four worship services each month, the average Gen Z churchgoer attends a worship service at their church 6.2 times a month, compared to 4.8 times for millennials, 5.1 for Gen X and 4.5 for baby boomers and older, a report from Lifeway Research reads. This implies that while the typical Gen Z churchgoer attends at a similar frequency to other generations, there is a portion of young adults who attend at much higher rates....

Contractor Chosen for $1.3B Pork Processing Facility in South Dakota

Epstein has been hired to build a new 1.3-billion packaged meat and fresh pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Inside the Schism Threatening the Catholic Church

Pope Leo excommunicated four newly consecrated bishops last week, members of the conservative Society of Saint Pius X. Their movement represents a broader traditionalist reaction in the Catholic church, fueled by Christian nationalists in the US and beyond.

Godrej Consumer Gets 'Buy' Upgrade As ICICI Securities Bets On Double-Digit Volume Growth

The brokerage expects consensus earnings upgrades over the next one year as these strategic initiatives fully play out, making the Godrej Consumer's current stock price a good entry point.

Ravens hire Kyle Youmans as radio play-by-play announcer

For the first time in two decades, the Ravens have a new radio play-by-play announcer.

FCMB Asset Management Limited Upgraded to A(NG)/A1(NG) by GCR Ratings, Affirming Stable Outlook

The upgrade reflects the asset manager’s consistent earnings growth, disciplined liquidity, and market leadership.FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management arm of FCMB Group Plc, has received an upgrade to its national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of A(NG) and A1(NG), from A-(NG) and A2(NG), by GCR Ratings (GCR), a leading pan-African credit [] FCMB Asset Management Limited Upgraded to A(NG)/A1(NG) by GCR Ratings, Affirming Stable Outlook

'Today' Hosts Applaud Gen Z's Return to Church: 'It's Never Too Late'

New data revealing a significant return of Gen Z to church has sparked an enthusiastic discussion among NBC Today hosts, who are praising this surprising trend among young people.

Catholic historians reflect on the Church’s role as America marks 250 years

Dr. Kathleen Sprows Cummings of the University of Notre Dame and Dr. Christopher Shannon of Christendom College reflected on the complex history of Catholicism in the United States. [...]

DOJ defends withholding more Epstein files, seeks 60-day extension from judge

The Justice Department urged a federal judge late Thursday to reject demands for additional unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records, arguing it has already complied with federal transparency requirements while simultaneously requesting a 60-day extension to consider a potential appeal if ordered to release more material. The 17-page filing was entered by the Trump administration’s DOJ just []

Americans' inflation expectations climbed to their highest level in years

The one-year outlook climbed to 3.7, its highest since 2023, while the three-year measure hit its highest point since June 2022

Phillies’ uptick in offense is part of interesting league-wide trend

The Phillies are just one of many Major League Baseball teams enjoying an increase in offensive output this month.

Pirates vs Phillies under bet looks compelling as Wheeler and Skenes set up a five-inning strikeout showdown

Paul Skenes faces Zack Wheeler as the Pirates visit the Phillies in a top pitching matchup, with the under at 3.5 runs through five innings.

Bahamian Duo Delivers: Murray Makes MLB Case, Robinson Homers

UNITED STATES - Bahamian baseball standouts BJ Murray and Kristian Robinson continued their impressive Triple-A seasons, each hitting home runs as they strengthened their cases for Major League opportunities.

Future Pope will 'welcome us back', sect priest says

A future Pope will welcome us back, a priest from an excommunicated ultra-conservative Catholic sect says.

Incumbent Wes Moore wins Democratic nomination for governor in Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore easily won renomination for a second term Tuesday, NBC News projects, bounding over a minor obstacle ahead of a potential 2028 presidential campaign that some expect the Democrat to launch in the next year. The governor dispatched a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Eric Felber, a Bethesda physician. Moore, 47, has []...Click to read more

New Ravens radio voice Kyle Youmans lands ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

Since their inaugural season in 1996, there have been only a few radio play-by-play broadcasters for the Baltimore Ravens. This fall, fans will hear the franchise’s third voice. Last week, the Ravens officially announced that Kyle Youmans will be on the broadcast. He replaces Gerry Sandusky, who announced his retirement in April. Youmans comes over

At 90, retired bishop sees deeper wounds in today’s world

OZAMIZ City— A 90-year-old retired bishop urged the country’s active bishops Tuesday to draw closer to people weighed down by today’s crises, saying the suffering many Filipinos now endure surpasses even the hardships he witnessed during decades of ministry. “Our people today have more suffering than what I have experienced,” Bishop Emeritus Jose Manguiran of [] The post At 90, retired bishop sees deeper wounds in today’s world appeared first on Interaksyon.

JD Vance’s new memoir sheds light on his marriage to Usha Vance. Here’s a timeline of their relationship.

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have been married since 2014. Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump’s second-in-command, is a former Ohio senator. JD Vance met his wife, Usha Vance, while they were both students at Yale Law School. They wed in Christian and Hindu ceremonies in 2014 and []

Wander a Whimsical Topiary Garden on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC

Monkton, Maryland Drive time from DC: 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you’re in search of a straightforward Hunt Country experience with hounds and horses, I recommend a trip to Middleburg, Virginia. But for a more imaginative, botanical take on the equestrian vibe, drive an hour and a half away from DC to Ladew Topiary Gardens. Creator [] The post Wander a Whimsical Topiary Garden on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC first appeared on Washingtonian.

Trump’s Surprise Call To Maryland Gov. Moore Wasn’t About Politics—It Was About A Golf Course

Maryland Governor Wes Moore shared insight into his recent, unexpected communications with President Donald Trump during a Tuesday appearance on SiriusXM’s The Clay Cane Show. When host Clay Cane asked about the frequency and nature of his contact with the White House, Moore revealed that the real estate mogul turned president reached out to him [] Trump’s Surprise Call To Maryland Gov. Moore Wasn’t About Politics—It Was About A Golf Course

DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law the department alleges interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D), seeks to block the enforcement of the Community Trust Act,...

Megaproject Developer Launches 1031 Exchange-Focused Wealth Management Arm

MCB Real Estate, a Baltimore-based development and investment firm with a 4B, 22M SF U.S portfolio, is hoping to capture demand from the buzzy 1031 exchange marketplace via a new wealth management arm.

Vance begins talks in Switzerland with Iran to end war by saying US wants to 'transform' Middle East

Vance arrived with a diplomatic corps that includes White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff

Top 10 QB-WR Duos: Where Do NFL's Newly Formed Combos Rank?

After plenty of wide receiver movement this offseason, what are the best QB-WR duos in the league? Here are the 10 best.

Dan Cox Wins GOP Primary for Maryland Governor

Cox is set for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, in the Nov. 3 election.

Priest from excommunicated Catholic sect claims "a future pope will welcome us back". Wrong answer. It's supposed to be "we'll start our own church, with hookers and blackjack" [Followup]

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