Abdul El-Sayed’s sister shares a blessing in a keffiyeh on October 7
Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago professor and half-sister of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, marked the anniversary of a tragic event on October 7, highlighting that it has been a year since Hamas militants killed around 1,200 individuals during a series of terrorist attacks. In a video shared on Instagram, she started her […]
Operation Blessing leader recounts the story of providing relief after the earthquake in Venezuela
You can now listen to articles. Before heading to Venezuela for earthquake relief, I had certain expectations. I was part of Operation Blessing, a humanitarian organization I lead. Like many Americans, I had mostly absorbed information about Venezuela from news headlines. Years of reports detailing political unrest, economic collapse, and governmental issues had shaped my […]
Pope Leo XIV offers his first Easter blessing while urging for global peace
Pope Leo XIV’s First Easter Blessing Calls for Peace Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural Easter blessing on Sunday, urging peace and reminding listeners not to ignore the countless lives lost in violent conflicts globally. Addressing a crowd in St. Peter’s Square—reported to be over 50,000—he offered the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the […]
Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton describes clemency as a ‘blessing from God’ on the day he was scheduled for execution.
Clemency Granted to Alabama Man Before Execution An Alabama man, outside a building during an armed robbery that resulted in a man’s death, recently had his life spared by the governor just days before his scheduled execution. Charles “Sonny” Burton, 75, views life as a “gift from God.” He was sentenced to death for his […]
Each Child Is a Blessing from God
Trump’s Message to March for Life Participants WASHINGTON—In a video addressed to those attending the 53rd March for Life, President Donald Trump emphasized that the effort to foster a culture that values life is ongoing. The president’s remarks were displayed on a massive screen, prompting applause from the crowd. “As we approach 2026, marking 250 […]
James Woods pays tribute to the late filmmaker Rob Reiner as a ‘blessing’ who revitalized his career
James Woods Remembers Rob Reiner After His Tragic Death Actor James Woods has shared fond memories of his friendship with the late director Rob Reiner, noting that their bond persisted despite differing political views. He referred to Reiner as a “godsend” who played a crucial role in revitalizing his career. During an appearance on “Jesse […]
Pope Leo XIV Astonishes Festival-Goers by Blessing Audience During Priest DJ Performance
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Crowd in Slovakia Before DJ Performance Pope Leo XIV created a memorable moment for enthusiastic attendees in Košice, Slovakia, earlier this month. He appeared via projection at the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth to bless the gathered crowd just before a show by Portuguese priest and DJ, Father Guilherme, popularly known as […]
Kate Hudson shares the most significant blessing of her time in Hollywood
Reflecting on a Career: Kate Hudson’s Journey Kate Hudson recently took a moment to reflect on her acting career as she premiered her latest film, “Son San Bleu,” at AFI Fest in Los Angeles on October 26. The actress, now 46, has been in Hollywood for nearly three decades and spoke about what she considers […]
JD Vance describes his visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel as an incredible blessing.
Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher On Thursday, Vice President J.D. Vance expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, which is significant to Christians as the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. He described the visit as an “amazing […]
Jane Fonda appears at New York City’s yearly animal blessing event and then enjoys some fried chicken from Harlem.
This time it’s Jane’s Jungle. Earlier this month, New York City’s grand Gothic cathedral marked the annual feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating the blessing of animals. It’s quite special, really. I used to host a similar event at St. John the Divine for over a decade until the pandemic came along and […]