Pope Francis met Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary. Orban, on his first international visit since winning a…

The Age, by Gina Kolata: Last week, two patients asked Dr. Stanley L. Hazen, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic in the US, how much daily alcohol consumption would be good for their cardiac health. He gave them both well-accepted…

Fox News, by Tyler O’Neil: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to have set off a “perfect storm,” sparking multiple crises across the globe in the areas of food, energy, and debt, with devastating impacts for developing countries, the United Nations…

CNN, by Anna Stewart and Livvy Doherty: Roughly a quarter billion more people could be living on less than $1.90 a day by the end of this year due to Covid-19, rising global inequality and the shock of food price…

National Catholic Register, by Edward Pentin: Pope Francis again returned to the theme of rigidity today, saying those who unbendingly follow the law of God are “sick” and in need of the Lord’s help. In his morning homily at Casa…

Lusaka Times: President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked the Catholic Church for its doctrine that does not only emphasize spiritual guidance but also encompasses economic direction and social issues. President Hichilema said peace and unity can only be secured through engagement…

CNS News, by Michael W. Chapman: For the first time in U.S. history, the “Transgender Flag” was flown outside of a federal building on March 31, the Transgender Day of Visibility. The white, pink, and blue striped transgender flag was…

Atlantic Council, by Niels Graham and Inbar Pe’er: Together, Russia and Ukraine account for nearly a third of global wheat exports. However, following Russia’s attack on its neighbor, both vital supply chains have been crippled. The war will impact global…

The Blaze, by Dave Urbanski: Alaska Airlines said in a recent statement that it’s developing “new, gender-neutral uniform pieces” for flight attendants and other frontline workers and allowing all employees to use fingernail polish and makeup, as well as to…

The Daily Citizen, by Paul Batura: Sitting behind his wooden desk inside his Burbank-based Suite 3H office back in 1961, Walt Elias Disney – the founder and chairman of the burgeoning company bearing his name – was asked if he…

AP News: Officials in Hawaii are looking for new ways to use the state’s “Safe Travels” program that was implemented to screen visitors during the pandemic. Hawaii’s $37 million travel policy, which ended last month, required travelers to upload a…

The White House, by the President of the United States: To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your President sees you. The First Lady, the Vice President, the Second Gentleman, and my entire Administration…