Dirk Kempthorne, the personable former governor of Idaho who later served as President George W. Bush’s second interior secretary, died on Friday in Boise. He was 74. His family confirmed his death in a statement, but did not specify a cause. He said last year that he was undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer. Mr. Kempthorne,…
(RNS) — During his recent visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV was encouraging to a continent where religion, family and community are still vital in the lives of people. But he was also challenging, especially to the ruling elites whose corruption and infighting are keeping the continent from reaching its true potential. Much media attention…
(RNS) — Eve Rogers, a 12-year-old homeschooled girl from Enfield, Connecticut, was found dead in her bedroom last month. On April 3, her stepfather was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor in connection with her death. Eve’s death comes as Connecticut lawmakers consider a homeschool bill that…
MPs reject Conservative proposal over Mandelson MPs voted 335-223 against the motion, meaning the government won by a majority of 112. Share Key events 5m ago A summary of today’s developments 35m ago MPs reject Conservative proposal over Mandelson 1h ago Iranian ambassador summoned over ‘unacceptable’ social media post 2h ago Peers drop opposition to…
On Sunday, April 26, in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta, Colombia, Catholics gathered for Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta to pray for proceedings underway 6 miles down the coast to develop a just and realistic pathway to a world without fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change. The first Conference…
(The Conversation) — As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country. At the start of the year, an arson attack significantly damaged the oldest synagogue in Mississippi. Two days later, local officials in Oklahoma rejected…
As the U.S. and Iran face off over the Strait of Hormuz, Catholic maritime ministry leaders are calling for prayer and support for the thousands of souls trapped at sea amid the war. “We have organized prayers of intercession, and many of our chaplains are trying to reach out to see how we can advocate,” said Sr. Joanna…
The Education Department resolved roughly 30 percent fewer complaints of discrimination in American schools last year than in 2024 amid a Trump administration overhaul of civil rights enforcement, the sharpest year-to-year decline in more than three decades, according to government data obtained by The New York Times. The drop came despite a record number of…
With the 2026 World Cup just months away, Mexico is finishing significant renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City. The airport is undergoing major upgrades to modernise aging infrastructure and increase capacity ahead of the tournament. However, logistical challenges and budget constraints have caused delays, putting crews in a race against time to…
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has appeared in court in Sydney to defend claims by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes that she made defamatory statements. The Bridesmaids actress is being sued by MacInnes – who stars in Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb – over a series of Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025. The BBC’s Katy…
