Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass before about 1.2 million people in Madrid, where he praised Spain’s religious traditions and urged Catholics to serve the poor and forsaken. The visit is his first to an EU country outside Italy and the first papal trip to Spain in about 15 years.
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The war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has caused immense suffering for civilians, with over 20,000 killed. In response, Egypt has proposed a cease-fire, hostage release, and the creation of a Palestinian government of experts. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions, and a Palestinian pastor has expressed his despair at the situation. The proposal is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen if it will be enough to bring an end to the conflict.
Former President Donald Trump has declared he will remain neutral in the race to replace House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with nine candidates in the running and no clear consensus. Trump has suggested that Jesus Christ may be the best candidate for the position, and has filed to appear on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot next year. It is unclear if Trump will eventually endorse a candidate for speaker, but for now he is staying out of the race.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is facing criticism for a Fourth of July tweet that falsely attributed a quote to Founding Father Patrick Henry. The tweet sparked a wave of criticism from both sides of the political aisle, with critics accusing Hawley of attempting to rewrite American history and push a religious agenda. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy when it comes to sharing information on social media, as well as the need for a better understanding of the Founding Fathers and the principles upon which the United States was founded.
A 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent Swedish residency has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing attack in a French Alps park that left four young children and two adults injured. The victims, who came from multiple countries, are no longer in life-threatening condition and the suspect is currently detained in Annecy. The investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released.
Key takeaways: Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, one day after leaving a Rome hospital where he was treated…