Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace

(AP) — Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace amid war and a welcome home for migrants as he arrived Thursday in the heart of the continent to encourage the dwindling Catholic flock in onetime bastions of Christianity.Francis landed Thursday morning amid blustery weather in...

Are Protestant pastors facing partisan political pressure?

E ight years ago, Lifeway Research asked Protestant pastors who they planned to support in the presidential election, and only 3% declined to answer.That number didn't change much in 2020, when 4% declined.

Diversity makes Clinton stronger

There will come a day when people will embrace perceived differences. There will even come a day when differences will perhaps be ignored completely.That’s the hope many people share, and it’s a hope worth fighting for around these parts.Will it happen in this generation or in the next?

Harris’ never-ending border dodge

Entertainment legend Oprah Winfrey recently held a starstudded town hall for Vice President Kamala Harris. It took place in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in a key swing state, but celebrities from around the world connected via Zoom to help celebrate Harris’ last-minute candidacy for president.

Understanding seborrheic dermatitis

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is?I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop using it, though, the dandruff comes right back.

Trump campaign’s newest nonsense

The formal term for what the Trump Cult has visited upon the Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio, is “blood libel.”

Will Trudeau pull a Joe Biden?

VERDUN, Quebec – Is it time to Be Like Joe?Join me on a walk down Wellington Street.

We cannot do it without immigrants

Donald Trump is making immigration a major theme of his campaign of fear and grievance, and his prime example is Springfield, Ohio – 45 miles west of Columbus, the state capital.

Relationship status leaves woman confused

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been seeing a guy for the past four months, and while things started well, I’m still unsure of where I stand in his life.

When the student is ready, the teacher appears

My husband, Peter, had never had a cat before we adopted Felix, and Felix is taking full advantage of this.Peter didn’t know, for instance, that cats require tuna, right out of the can, every night at precisely 8:30 p.m. – until Felix informed him.