Finding the Light in a Heavy World It is incredibly easy to feel overwhelmed these days. Between the tragedies we see on the evening news and the endless scroll of negativity on our social media feeds, it can sometimes feel as though we are drowning in a sea of despair. Add our own personal griefs, burdens, and daily dramas to the mix, and the weight of the world can seem unbearable. But as believers, we are not called to live in defeat. We are called to remember that even in

Tariffs have become one of the most direct forces driving up the cost of food — and now rising fuel costs are adding a second front to the same battle. U.S. consumers in January 2026 were already paying 12% more for coffee, tea, and cocoa, 8% more for fish and seafood, 7% more for fruit, and 5% more for meat compared to pre-tariff trends, with steel can prices jumping 16% and hitting canned staples like beans, vegetables, and soups. On top of that, diesel prices have surged n

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace. He has quoted scripture. He has urged world leaders to choose dialogue over bloodshed and warned that God turns away from those whose "hands are full of blood." For this, President Trump has called him weak, accused him of wanting Iran to have nuclear weapons, and told him to get his act together. The pope's alleged offense, in other words, is preaching the Gospel. A Pope Who Means It Robert Francis Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV, the first Amer

Virginia families are paying more for everyday goods, and a growing body of analysis suggests federal tariff policy is a major driver — with costs expected to continue rising. A February report from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation found that tariffs implemented during the Trump administration increased household expenses by an average of $1,000 in 2025. If those tariffs remain in place, the burden is projected to climb to roughly $1,300 per household in 2026. The group describ

Pope Leo issued a direct challenge to world leaders this week: ensure that every person has access to healthcare—not as a political option, but as a moral obligation. Speaking at a global health conference hosted by the World Health Organization and European bishops, the pope warned that denying care to the vulnerable undermines justice itself. “Healthcare must be accessible to the most vulnerable,” Leo said. “Health cannot be a luxury for the few.” By calling universal healt

Gasoline prices across the United States surged this week following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, a military escalation that has disrupted global oil markets and pushed fuel costs sharply higher for American consumers. The national average price of gasoline rose seven cents Friday to $3.32 per gallon , according to AAA. Over the past week, prices have jumped 34 cents — roughly 11 percent — marking the steepest increase in months and the highest national average since Sep

A bill that would change how Americans register to vote and cast ballots has cleared the House of Representatives and is generating intense debate. Here's what you need to know. The bill is called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act . If it becomes law, it would require people to show physical documents proving they are U.S. citizens when they register to vote. Right now, voters simply sign a form stating they are citizens — and lying on that form is

A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals declining public confidence in President Trump's economic management, with his disapproval rating reaching its highest point since he first entered office in 2017. The survey, released Thursday, showed that only 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, while 59 percent disapprove. This represents a modest uptick from the 57 percent disapproval recorded the previous month and stands as the most negative asses

Republican lawmakers in both the U.S. House and Senate introduced new legislation last week aimed at reviving the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, renewing a push to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The effort follows the failure of a similar proposal last year, which stalled amid widespread public opposition. The newly introduced bills would require U.S. citizens to present documents such as a passport or birth certificate in order to regi

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