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1997: Singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley’s body is discovered floating in the Mississippi River. Buckley had disappeared when swimming on May 29 in Wolf River Harbor, while wearing boots, all of his ...
God may not be a White Sox fan, but Pope Leo XIV is. And the team is hoping it can take advantage of a sudden international opportunity—real or not.
In an age of tribal conflict and religious confusion, St. Clotilde’s example shows how one marriage — and one soul — can ...
As a (near) lifelong bureaucrat, I always have an interest in, and a certain fellow feeling with, past colleagues facing ...
The Witcher 3 devs "toyed with" a system that would have prevented Geralt from swimming - unless he took all his armor off ...
At its heart, Pride is both a party and a protest. Here's a look at the event's roots and this year's events and themes.
How often do the men in your life think about the Roman Empire? Maybe more than you think ... Unlike most TikTok trends, this one does not seem strange to me at all. But then again, it’s ...
As I write, I’m on pilgrimage in Istanbul to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The Council produced ...
From saints and scholars to fearless reformers, these popes didn’t just shape Church history — they shaped my life of faith.
This Sunday is the feast of Pentecost, fifty days from Passover (hence the name), in the Jewish calendar the festival of ...
June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
James I is often overlooked in discussions of British Monarchs, his reign overshadowed by the Tudors before him and the ...