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Accuracy of ‘Conclave’, Oscar-nominated film, according to international theologian

Although controversial, one film that has not been nominated for the 2025 Oscar was “Conclave,” a mystery thriller directed by Edward Berger, starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci. The Vatican actually reunited as revealed by Pope Francis, 88, a leader of the Catholic Church, passed on April 21, 2025, the day after Easter […]

Trump’s ‘America First’: A Misguided Grasp on International Law Unveiled!

Trump’s ‘America first’ reveals a massive misunderstanding of international law 

In February, President Trump issued a Presidential Order that disassociates the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. Less recognized were additional provisions in the order that mandated a review of “all treaties and agreements that the United States is involved in” to assess if they were “inconsistent with the interests of the United […]

ACLU Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration for Targeting International Students!

ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting international students

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is taking legal action against President Trump’s administration in federal court for its targeting of international students whose immigration status has been terminated. “The consequences of the defendant’s unilateral and unlawful termination are severe. Such dismissals remove students from their lawful student status. The plaintiffs and affected groups face […]

JD Vance meets with Vatican officials about international conflicts, deportations

Vice President J.D. Vice President J.D. Vance met on the second official Saturday of the Vatican in Rome. The pair received “exchanges” on international issues, including immigration and deportation under the Trump administration. “There was a exchange of views on the international situation, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and prisoners, particularly regarding countries affected […]

International students across the U.S. have filed a federal lawsuit in Georgia alleging termination of their student visas

International students across the United States have filed a federal lawsuit in Georgia, accusing U.S. immigration and customs enforcement agencies of illegally terminating student visas. Seventeen students claimed that there was no legitimate procedure for termination and stripped them of legal status using the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) despite continuing to comply with […]

A theory and evidence test for strategic international aid

Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out a strategic framework to guide US foreign policy and development support, in line with President Trump's executive order for foreign aid on his inauguration day. It will make America safer, stronger and more prosperous. These objectives feel intuitive to us and to many Americans. But they leave plenty […]