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Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders, Pope Francis hosted a different audience at the Vatican, celebrating the importance of humor. The pontiff welcomed over 100 comedians from 15 nations, including U.S. celebrities Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, and Stephen Colbert. Francis told the comedians, “In the midst…

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Bryson DeChambeau, who lost the PGA Championship by one stroke, made up for it with a win at Pinehurst No.2 in the 124th U.S. Open by one stroke over Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau is now a two-time U.S. Open winner, having raised the trophy in 2020 when there were just a few fans at Winged Foot…

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A “Star Wars” spinoff is receiving backlash from fans for pushing LGBT ideology in what has become a trend in recent adaptations of popular franchises. “The Acolyte” recently premiered on Disney+, and it’s been clear since before the series officially became available to subscribers that the program was designed to appeal to a progressive audience.…

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For former Miss America and Fox News Chief Religious Correspondent Lauren Green, acknowledging that everyone is made in God’s image is an important part of good journalism. She said on the “Jesus Calling” podcast, “Everyone is made in God’s image. So, first and foremost, whoever they are, whatever they’ve done, you have to see them…

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