PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS THERE COULD BE A ‘FRIENDLY TAKEOVER’ OF CUBA
As fuel scarcities wring Havana’s authoritarian government in the aftermath of the U.S. military raid that captured the leader of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said the U.S. could have a “friendly takeover of Cuba…READ MORE >
MIKE HUCKABEE ALLEGEDLY TELLS HIS STAFF THEY CAN LEAVE AS WAR LOOMS OVER MIDDLE EAST
With the peril of a U.S. strike on Iran possibly emerging, the United States embassy in Jerusalem informed its staff that they may depart Israel and cautioned them that if they wish, it is paramount that they do so without delay…READ MORE >
TEXAS CAN SOON APPLY LAW TO RESTRICT DRAG SHOWS
A Texas law that limits drag shows can be implemented next month, a federal appeals court ruled this week, permitting the state to enact fines of up to $10,000 on business owners who host some drag routines in the presence of children…READ MORE >
SOUTH KOREAN CATHOLICS CALL FOR DENUCLEARIZATION AHEAD OF FUKUSHIMA ANNIVERSARY
In the southwest of the Korean peninsula, Catholics have launched the “Gwanghwamun Mass Against Nuclear Power Plants,” a series of public Eucharistic celebrations held from February 13 to March 6, leading up to the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear power plant explosion on March 11…READ MORE >
PETE HEGSETH SAYS SCOUTING AMERICA WILL CHANGE ITS DEI POLICIES
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War announced the Pentagon will for the time being support Scouting America, following the youth organization’s “commitment to pull all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its program…READ MORE >
ABORTION ADVOCACY GROUP IN EL SALVADOR ANNOUNCES ITS LEGAL DISSOLUTION
The Citizens’ Group for the Decriminalization of Abortion in El Salvador announced its legal dissolution, stating that its work is “no longer compatible” with the country’s current legislation for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The decision has been met with caution among pro-life advocates in El Salvador…READ MORE >
TRUMP: MORE TALKS WITH IRAN EXPECTED ON FRIDAY
President Donald Trump says he’s “not happy” with the way Iran talks are going but that he’ll “see what happens” after additional talks expected on Friday on Tehran’s nuclear program…READ MORE >
CHURCH IN CUBA: SIGN OF COMFORT AS PEOPLE LONG FOR DIGNIFIED LIFE
The Cuban population continues to endure the effects of the energy crisis, which has worsened the many problems already affecting society. “We are here — and we’re not sitting back doing nothing,” Fr. Ariel Suárez Jáuregui told Vatican News. He is Assistant Secretary of the Cuban Conference of Catholic Bishops and parish priest of the Diocesan Shrine and Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre in Havana…READ MORE >
