I have recently been reminded that Bluesky users have an obligation to post cute pet pics on a regular basis so note taken. Kiki has been carefully monitoring my patio like this for the last two hours. I’m afraid to investigate what has held her attention for so long.

When you raise two sisters on luncheables, this is what they do when they get together as adults.

President Trump imposes tariffs on indulgences from the Holy See (RNS) — The 'pope penalty' will also include tariffs on rosaries and medals blessed at the Vatican.

When asked about the U.S. policy toward the Vatican, Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, said, “I bend the knee to no foreign potentate, only to Donald Trump. It’s basic ordo amoris.”
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My sentiments exactly.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration Policy Allowing ICE Raids in Certain Places of Worship Religious organizations are challenging a Trump administration policy that allows ICE to conduct operations in sensitive locations. The judge declined to pause the policy more broadly.

A group of mostly Quaker religious organizations succeeded in temporarily preventing federal immigration agents from operating around their places of worship across the U.S.