The furnishings and minutiae of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate are being rolled out in the days following his election. These small details offer a glimpse into the tastes, preferences, and even theological focuses of the first-ever American successor to St. Peter. The Vatican released the Bishop of Rome’s official coat of arms on Saturday. It […]

Previously sealed court documents outline further corruption concerns against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Newly unsealed documents from the mayor’s high-profile corruption case show Adams allegedly planned to accept donations from Turkey in his 2025 reelection bid. According to the filings, Adams “welcomed the offer of foreign contributions” and told his staff to coordinate […]

(The Center Square) — Las Vegas casinos are betting on tighter budgets for their operations as a post-pandemic boom slows and morphs into a trickle of layoffs. Even as the country gambles at historic levels, casino employees are at risk of losing their jobs. “This seems to be part of a long-term trend to try to […]

Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV says he chose his papal name as a nod to the Catholic Church‘s last Leo, who stood as a source of stability and guidance during the industrial revolution. The newly-elected American pontiff told the College of Cardinals on Saturday that Pope Leo XIII’s ability to help the Christian faith […]