U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
“To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is,” Leo told The Associated Press aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria. “And I’m sorry to hear that but I will continue on what I believe is the mission of the church in the world today.”
History’s first U.S.-born pope stressed that he was not making a direct attack against Trump or anyone else with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the Iran war and other conflicts around the world.
Susan S. Morrison, the woman majorly responsible for the creation of St. Thomas’ health and nursing schools, among other philanthropic contributions, died March 31 at the age of 86, according to an obituary published in the Star Tribune.
Susan and her husband, John, helped fund and inspire many programs, facilities and initiatives at St. Thomas.
The university held a funeral and celebration of life for Susan Friday at the Chapel of St. Thomas.
Riding down the Las Vegas Strip in a pink low-rider with two showgirls at his side, Bruno Mars was declared the “new king of Las Vegas” on Friday.
The city honored Mars, who has become one of Sin City’s iconic performers, with a parade and naming a street “Bruno Mars Drive.” Officials declared Friday “Bruno Mars Day” for Mars, who is kicking off his global Romantic Tour in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
“It’s such a privilege, and I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for giving me this today,” Mars said to a large crowd on the Las Vegas Strip.
Milla Mirkovic can be reached at mirk1654@stthomas.edu.
