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Pope Leo XIV Rejects War Justification in Palm Sunday Mass

Sarah Olivella March 29, 2026

During a solemn Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message rejecting the notion that war can ever be justified in the name of God. Addressing tens of thousands gathered in Vatican City, the pontiff emphasized that faith must not be used to legitimize violence, especially amid ongoing global conflicts. The address comes at a time of heightened international tensions, including the war involving Israel and

Trump Orders Pay for TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown

SMGN Publishing March 28, 2026

Amid an ongoing government funding impasse, President Donald Trump has signed a memo directing that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees receive pay despite the continued shutdown of

Rubio Seeks G7 Backing on Iran War

Felipe Cardona March 27, 2026

G7 tensions grow over Iran strategy U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Europe aiming to consolidate support among leading Western allies for

CPB Reinstates $36 Million Agreement with NPR After Legal Dispute

SMGN Publishing November 17, 2025

Funding Restored Following Contract Withdrawal The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has decided to reinstate a multi-year, $36 million contract with NPR. This was previously

South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Pact with the U.S. Signals a Major Strategic Shift in Asia

SMGN Publishing November 16, 2025

South Korea Advances Its Defense Ambitions with U.S. Backing South Korea has moved forward with one of its most significant military milestones. This progress follows

Holiday Wine Prices Set to Rise in the U.S. as New Tariffs Pressure Importers, Retailers, and Consumers

SMGN Publishing November 15, 2025

Wine lovers preparing for holiday gatherings in 2025 are facing an unexpected challenge: higher prices and reduced availability at wine shops across the United States.