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Son with autism was ‘kicked out’ of church by priest, says mother
A priest “kicked out” a 7-year-old boy who has autism for being a “distraction,” according to the child’s mother and a video capturing the incident, which she posted to her Facebook page. “It was shocking to say the least,” Julia Vicidomini, the boy’s mother, told NBC News. “We’re still hurt and upset about it, and…
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Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as his VP pick
Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris, the prominent senator from California whose political career has included many barrier-breaking moments, as his running mate, his campaign announced on Tuesday. The decision comes more than a year after Harris, who was also a 2020 Democratic candidate, clashed with Biden over racial issues during the first primary debate.…
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Pope Francis sends donation to Beirut for blast recovery
ROME— Pope Francis has sent a donation of 250,000 euros ($295,488) in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city of Beirut earlier this week. “This donation is intended as a sign of His Holiness’s attention and closeness to the affected population…