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Rapture Predictions Spread Doomsday Fears, Jokes Online: Here's Why Rapture Predictions Spread Doomsday Fears, Jokes Online: Here's Why
Rapture Predictions Spread Doomsday Fears, Jokes Online: Here's Why Predictions and memes about the Rapture's imminent arrival have spread wildly online, sparking theological debates and countless jokes. The latest Rapture prediction to gain attention online has come from a South African pastor named Joshua Mhlakela. He claimed Jesus Christ told him that the Rapture would happen on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 24, which coincides with the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Mhlakela made his prediction on a June episode of the YouTube show CenttwinzTV, which has about 570,000 views as of press time. "The Rapture is upon us," he said. …
First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome
First Us-born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome In a historic celebration, Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pontiff in the nearly 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, made a pledge to work for unity during his inauguration mass on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Square in Rome. Addressing a crowd of over 200,000, including many world leaders, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received as he steps into his new role after Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. “Following the death of Pope Francis, we felt like sheep without a shepherd," Pope Leo said. "Yet, having received his final blessing on E…
Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question
Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question A Baltimore Orioles fan from Colorado was gifted a precious signed baseball by the new American pope—but not before being subjected to a slightly awkward question. Pope Leo XIV, a known baseball fan who was at a World Series game in 2005 sporting White Sox gear, offered up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an avid collector, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Well, would you look at that... Congratulations to Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV pic.twitter.com/U5DJ7TOyDr — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 8, 2025 Jason Perash, who visited the Vatican this week with the intention of ge…
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Pope Leo XIV is being honored with a couple of special collectibles. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released two limited-edition bobbleheads of the new pope on Friday, May 9. The 267th pope of the Catholic Church was elected on the conclave's fourth ballot on Thursday, May 8. The pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first US-born pope and the first one from North America. His Argentinian predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas. The Chicago native's historic moment emerging on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica has been captur…
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking. The Chicago native, born Robert Francis Prevost, celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Friday, May 9. It was the 69-year-old's first service as head of the Catholic Church, leading about 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Leo XIV is the church's 267th pope, the first born in the US, and the first North American pontiff. His predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina. Briefly speaking in English during his homily,…
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald The First?  Many are up in arms after President Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as the Pope on Truth Social, which was then shared on the official White House social media pages.  "Why would he do this? It’s not funny, and I am not a (C)atholic, I am a believer in Christ, but this I feel (this is) very inappropriate and I actually am concerned if he really posted it or someone else (did)," one person posted on Twitter. I love Trump but find his Pope meme disrespectful and insulting. God will not be mocked. Not a wise decisionThat said I pray for hi…
Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope
Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope The Vatican has announced when the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin following the death of Pope Francis. Funeral services were held for Francis in Rome on Saturday, April 26. He died on Easter Monday, April 21 at age 88. The cause of death was a stroke that resulted in a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. Conclave Schedule The Cardinals in attendance for the funeral have resolved to initiate the conclave on Wednesday, May 7.  This decision was made during the Fifth General Congregation, convened on Monday morning, April 28 in the Vatican’s Synod Hall. Conclave…
Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican
Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican New details from the Vatican shed light on what led to the death of Pope Francis, the trailblazing leader of the Catholic Church who served as a global voice for compassion, humility, and reform. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican The official cause of death was a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, according to a medical report released by the Holy See Press Office on Monday evening, April 21.  The certification was issued by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Di…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …