Friday, March 20, 2026
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast highlights: Letter from Pope Leo, talks by Michael Knowles, Jonathan Roumie
Jonathan Roumie speaks at 2026 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. YouTube screengrab
By McKenna Snow
More than 1,000 people came together in Washington, D.C., March 19 for the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast to pray for the country, which was an effort commended by Pope Leo XIV in a letter to attendees.
Archbishop Joseph Naumann, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, read the Pope’s message at the event. According to EWTN News, which livestreamed the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, the annual event began in 2004 in response to Pope Saint John Paul II’s “call for a new evangelization.”
The tradition of praying for one’s nation goes back to biblical times, Pope Leo noted, recalling that Saint Paul invited Christians to pray specifically for people in authoritative positions, “confident that their prayer, united to that of Christ, would be both powerful and effective.”
The Pontiff also recalled the history of the annual event and how Pope John Paul II asked the faithful “to re-evangelize cultures that were previously Christianized long ago, with methods that are appropriate to our own time.” This mission, Pope Leo said, cannot be separated from cultivating “a deep friendship with God in prayer,” emphasizing that spending time with Jesus daily with an open heart enables one to know Him and be transformed by His grace.
“It is in this light that I would like to reiterate the ongoing need for evangelization, and at the same time, invite you to persevere in a truly authentic and fruitful life of prayer,” Pope Leo continued.
U.S. says Cuba is prohibited from taking Russian oil as two tankers head to island
Key Points
- The U.S. Treasury Department has made clear that Cuba is not allowed to take delivery of Russian crude.
- The warning comes at a time when two tankers carrying Russian oil and gas are thought to be on their way to Havana.
- The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.
An old Soviet-era Lada car drives past a truck belonging to a private Cuban company (mipyme) parked in front of a gas station with an IsoTank of imported fuel in Havana on March 19, 2026.
Adalberto Roque | Afp | Getty Images
Published Fri, Mar 20 202
64:54 AM EDT
The U.S. Treasury Department has said Cuba won’t be allowed to take delivery of Russian crude, even as the fuel-starved island appears poised to receive two tankers carrying oil and gas.
In a general license published Thursday, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added Cuba to a list of countries that would be blocked from transactions involving the sale, delivery or offloading of crude or petroleum products that originate from Russia.
The U.S. had temporarily authorized the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea last week, as part of an effort to stabilize energy markets during the U.S. and Israeli-led war on Iran. The short-term measure suspended sanctions that were first imposed on Moscow following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The update comes as maritime intelligence providers have been tracking two tankers carrying Russian oil and gas heading toward Cuba.
Beset by blackouts and a worsening economic crisis under a U.S. oil blockade, the communist-run Caribbean island is currently facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union. U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier in the week that he thinks he’ll have the “honor” of taking Havana in some form.
Russia, which has been allied to Cuba for decades, has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s fuel blockade and pledged to provide the country with “necessary support, including financial aid.”
WCC leadership meets Pope Leo XIV
Image: Catholic Church England and Wales from flickr.com
Pastor Hal MayerSpeaker / Director
WCC leadership meets Pope Leo XIV
Pastor Hal MayerSpeaker / Director
WCC leadership meets Pope Leo XIV
Wednesday March 18th, 2026
World Council of Churches: Bedford-Strohm said the meeting clearly strengthened his hope for increasing unity amongst the churches. “We wholeheartedly agreed upon the necessity to put Christ in the center to move us to visible unity,” he said. “We also agreed that a strong prophetic voice against the unscrupulous instrumentalisation of Christian faith for political purposes is needed.”
Bedford-Strohm added: “Whether it is about aggressive invasion, chasing migrants, or putting down whole groups of people, the churches must lift up the voice of the preacher of the sermon on the mount who encouraged us to practice, love, even of the enemy and advocacy for the most vulnerable in society. It was encouraging that we are united in giving this witness of love and empathy to the world in a time where division and violence seem to triumph.”
Pillay expressed gratitude for “a heart-to-heart talk with Pope Leo on very important global issues. Our conversation evolved around the need for visible Christian unity especially in this time of numerous global challenges.”
The WCC delegation outlined the WCC’s work in the area of Christian unity and discussed the importance of working with fellow Christians in giving visible expression to the prayer of Jesus that all may be one.
“We commended the Pope for his commitment to Christian unity and the collaboration and spirit in which the Vatican and WCC have been working together for many decades and reflected on what more we can do together, especially after the celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council last year,” said Pillay. “We mentioned the numerous places in which the WCC is currently engaged in peace initiatives.”
The WCC delegation and Pope Leo also reflected deeply on the wars, conflicts, and violence that continue to pervade our world.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Boston City Council to weigh non-citizen voting
A new home-rule petition would allow non-citizens with "legal status" to vote in municipal elections in Boston.
Councilor Julia Mejia.
March 19, 2026 | 11:06 AM
A number of Boston City Council members are showing support for a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections.
Councilor Julia Mejia introduced a home-rule petition Wednesday, framing it as an extension of the progressive legacy laid out by former councilor Kendra Lara and others. Lara was the driving force behind a similar effort in 2023.
That year, the City Council approved a home-rule petition with very similar language in an 8-4 vote. It moved on to Beacon Hill and eventually stalled there. Mejia described the State House as a place “where everything goes to die” when speaking about the new home-rule petition Wednesday.
But now, in the context of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign and an explosion in anti-immigrant rhetoric, Mejia said that the time has come to try again.
“We’re back again, because the urgency of this issue has only grown. At a time when immigrant communities are facing increasing attacks, harmful rhetoric, and fear, we have a responsibility at the local level to respond,” she said.
Councilors Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Ben Weber, and Brian Worrell all signed on to Mejia’s petition, indicating their support. It was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and will be the subject of a future hearing.
Non-citizen immigrants with “legal status” make up more than 28% of Boston’s population, according to Mejia’s petition. They pay an average of $2.3 billion a year in taxes.
A number of Boston City Council members are showing support for a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections.
Councilor Julia Mejia introduced a home-rule petition Wednesday, framing it as an extension of the progressive legacy laid out by former councilor Kendra Lara and others. Lara was the driving force behind a similar effort in 2023.
That year, the City Council approved a home-rule petition with very similar language in an 8-4 vote. It moved on to Beacon Hill and eventually stalled there. Mejia described the State House as a place “where everything goes to die” when speaking about the new home-rule petition Wednesday.
But now, in the context of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign and an explosion in anti-immigrant rhetoric, Mejia said that the time has come to try again.
“We’re back again, because the urgency of this issue has only grown. At a time when immigrant communities are facing increasing attacks, harmful rhetoric, and fear, we have a responsibility at the local level to respond,” she said.
Councilors Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Ben Weber, and Brian Worrell all signed on to Mejia’s petition, indicating their support. It was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and will be the subject of a future hearing.
Non-citizen immigrants with “legal status” make up more than 28% of Boston’s population, according to Mejia’s petition. They pay an average of $2.3 billion a year in taxes.
Losing Democrat Candidate Charges 13 Bucks For Water After Dumping $24,000,000 On Failed Bid
Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images
Anthony IafrateAssociate EditorMarch 18, 20261:29 PM ET
Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois held an election night party that featured a cash bar charging nearly $13 for water and soda and over $20 for wine.
The campaign of Krishnamoorthi, who lost the Democratic Illinois Senate primary Tuesday, hosted the celebration at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, according to a photo shared by Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Gregory Royal Pratt. The reporter, who stated in an X post that he was in attendance at the party, enclosed a picture of its cash bar’s pricey drinks menu —which listed water and soda at $12.85 a drink, domestic beer at $15.34, premium beer at $18.03, and wine or spirits at $21.87.
“In case you’re wondering, the senate candidate has spent more than $20 million on succeeding [Democratic Illinois Sen.] Dick Durbin but the campaign party is cash bar,” Pratt wrote in his post.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) records list the total receipts of Krishnamoorthi’s failed campaign as over $30 million, its total disbursements at about $24 million, and its cash on hand at nearly $7 million, for coverage ending Feb. 25. Meanwhile, Democratic Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton’s victorious campaign listed only $4 million in total receipts, just under $3 million in disbursements, and more than $1 million in cash on hand, for the same coverage period.
Is Government Really Killing Us? Connecting the Dots
Is Government Really Killing Us? Connecting the Dots
Liberty Sentinel by Alex Newman
Mar 19, 2026
Government policy on everything from healthcare to geopolitics may kill you. Indeed, evidence is mounting that Western governments, duty-bound to punish evil and protect citizens’ God-given rights, are instead advancing the opposite — often with deadly consequences.
In this explosive episode of The Sentinel Report, Alex Newman connects the dots of government-sanctioned harm. From the COVID vaccine regime pushed by the Deep State to geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz that could devastate global supply chains and the food supply, the same Insiders are willing to gamble with human life to consolidate power.
Perhaps most chilling is the personal story of Scott Schara, whose daughter died in a hospital after being subjected to government-approved COVID protocols. Schara, who just released the new book “Is the Government Legally Killing Us?” launched a groundbreaking legal battle seeking accountability from the medical establishment and the system that enabled it.
In this must-watch interview, Schara reveals shocking details about what happened and why you or your loved ones could be next. Americans must wake up to the dangers posed by a system that increasingly treats citizens as expendable, or the carnage will continue to escalate.
Dark Waters podcast host James Williams joins the program to offer his insights into the escalating MAGA civil war. With Trump publicly endorsing neoconservative Never Trumper Mark Levin, Williams says it seems the establishment has realized that Trump cannot be fought. Instead, they are seeking to harness.
If you care about truth, medical freedom, and the survival of a free society, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.
CIA accused of 'poisoning the sky' with toxins as files expose secret weather control agenda
MORE: RFK Jr claims US is behind sinister program once mocked as conspiracy theory... and vows to end it
By CHRIS MELORE, US ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR
Published: 16:25 EDT, 17 March 2026 | Updated: 06:05 EDT, 18 March 2026
Once top-secret CIA files have detailed America's plans to control the world by manipulating the weather.
The documents, declassified in 2003, discussed the controversial topic of weather modification, the tactic of launching rockets or using planes to dump chemicals into the atmosphere that alter the climate and local storm systems.
Although the resurfaced documents from 1965 did not mention the specific chemicals used in the experiments, they did discuss the need for more funding of the weather modification projects that would soon be used as a weapon of war.
In fact, the memos noted that federal funding for the secret program was set to be four times higher in 1967 - the same year the US began spraying toxins over Vietnam to cause floods and landslides.
One post on X claimed: 'The CIA has been poisoning the sky and controlling the weather since 1965!'
The 18-page report was recently shared by conspiracy theorists, years after it was quietly placed into the CIA's public archives, including a letter praising the classified operation from US President Lyndon B Johnson.
Johnson's endorsement of the CIA's weather modification project came just three years after he gave an ominous speech on the future of America and the work to create 'weather satellites' with the power to strengthen storms.
While giving the commencement address at Southwest Texas State University in May 1962, then-Vice President Johnson said: 'He who controls the weather will control the world.'
Conspiracy theorists have claimed that airliners have been pouring various chemicals into the atmosphere for years for nefarious reasons including population control and mind control
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Mamdani rips ‘genocide’ in Palestine at St. Patrick’s Day event — after he botches answer on unified Ireland
By
Matthew Fischetti and
Emily Crane
Published March 17, 2026
Updated March 17, 2026, 9:58 a.m. ET
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday compared the plight of the Irish to the “genocide” in Palestine — as he used a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to rip the “deafening silence from so many” on the Israel-Hamas war.
The Democratic socialist dropped the Gaza-related remarks as he hosted Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson for breakfast at Gracie Mansion to kickstart the Big Apple’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities — though neither mentioned the plight of Iranians under brutal theocratic rule.
“Who can better understand those who weep than those who have been made to weep for so long? The story of the Irish, both in Ireland and in New York City, is at one time a story of oppression, of subjugation, and of discrimination,” Mamdani said.
Matthew Fischetti and
Emily Crane
Published March 17, 2026
Updated March 17, 2026, 9:58 a.m. ET
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday compared the plight of the Irish to the “genocide” in Palestine — as he used a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to rip the “deafening silence from so many” on the Israel-Hamas war.
The Democratic socialist dropped the Gaza-related remarks as he hosted Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson for breakfast at Gracie Mansion to kickstart the Big Apple’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities — though neither mentioned the plight of Iranians under brutal theocratic rule.
“Who can better understand those who weep than those who have been made to weep for so long? The story of the Irish, both in Ireland and in New York City, is at one time a story of oppression, of subjugation, and of discrimination,” Mamdani said.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to rip the “deafening silence from so many” on the Israel-Hamas war.
Robert Miller for NY Post
He went on to laud Robinson, who was the first female president to lead Ireland in the ’90s, for her human rights record and history of standing with Palestine.
He went on to laud Robinson, who was the first female president to lead Ireland in the ’90s, for her human rights record and history of standing with Palestine.
From Witchcraft to Worship
From Witchcraft to Worship
Elena hopes the Adventist message will increase her skill in the secret arts—but it changes her life!
In the picturesque village of Santa Ana, Honduras, surrounded by lush vegetation and majestic mountains, lived a woman known for her deep knowledge of witchcraft. From a young age, Elena Morales had shown a special ability to connect with the supernatural, learning the ancient rituals and spells from her grandmother, a renowned traditional healer. Now, at 62 years old, Elena herself had become the regional witch doctor. People from all around Santa Ana came to her not only for their health problems, but for help with their love lives and financial prosperity.
One January afternoon, a group of Seventh-day Adventists arrived in Elena’s neighborhood and organized a series of talks and community activities. Although she felt skeptical, Elena’s curiosity drove her to attend one of the meetings. Perhaps these presentations could increase her knowledge in the secret arts of magic and sorcery! Then she could bring in more money through her witchcraft business.
Elena listened attentively to the Bible teachings about health and spiritual well-being. What surprised and impacted her the most was the hope of redemption that the Bible offered. For the first time in her life, she longed for change and inner renewal. The warmth of the church members and the care they expressed stirred her heart in a way that rituals and spells never had. She had never been loved like this—not by anyone. The people’s genuine interest in her showed her a picture of divine love, convincing her that their God loved and cared for her deeply.
Elena’s life did not change immediately. For weeks, she attended meetings and Bible studies, struggling internally between her old way of life and the new way presented to her. The pastor plainly stated that the way to God would be filled with trials and temptations. She learned that Satan, man’s adversary, like a lion hunting his prey, would not easily let go his hold. Elena had many doubts and questions, but she also experienced new revelations and spiritual comfort. Gradually, she began to feel an inner peace she had never known before. Friends and neighbors noticed her softening spirit, and some were moved to join her at the Adventist meetings.
FBI shuts down 3 India-based call centers posing as Social Security, tied to $50M stolen from Americans.
NBC 4 Washington
Here’s how they worked
Here’s how they worked
Mar 2, 2026
A collaborative effort by the FBI, local police and Indian authorities has shut down a huge scam call center operation in India that saw Americans lose nearly $50 million.
The FBI Baltimore Field Office, Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a coordinated investigation traced scams reported by Montgomery County, Maryland, residents to “extensive international scam call center operations in India that had been targeting Americans since 2022,” according to a news release (1).
The FBI says that about 660 people in the U.S. reported falling victim to government impersonation and tech support scams since 2022 that were connected to the call centers, with losses totaling a staggering $48,778,230. In Maryland alone, nearly two dozen victims reported losing a total of $6,257,869.
Behind those staggering figures are real people who believed they were protecting their savings — until it was too late. Their stories reveal what you can do to protect yourself.
A collaborative effort by the FBI, local police and Indian authorities has shut down a huge scam call center operation in India that saw Americans lose nearly $50 million.
The FBI Baltimore Field Office, Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a coordinated investigation traced scams reported by Montgomery County, Maryland, residents to “extensive international scam call center operations in India that had been targeting Americans since 2022,” according to a news release (1).
The FBI says that about 660 people in the U.S. reported falling victim to government impersonation and tech support scams since 2022 that were connected to the call centers, with losses totaling a staggering $48,778,230. In Maryland alone, nearly two dozen victims reported losing a total of $6,257,869.
Behind those staggering figures are real people who believed they were protecting their savings — until it was too late. Their stories reveal what you can do to protect yourself.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Illegal immigrants from Africa, India and China are voting in US elections — here’s how they’re doing it
By Chadwick Moore
Published March 16, 2026, 2:33 p.m. ET
A Mauritanian illegal immigrant marked for deportation since 2002 has continued to live in the US and is a registered Democrat who voted in every election since 2008, authorities claim.
Mahady Sacko, 50, who goes by the nickname “Sacko Scorpion,” was busted last week in Philadelphia for allegedly falsely claiming citizenship to cast a 2024 ballot.
He was picked up in a joint operation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI who charge he “falsely represented that he was a US citizen in order to vote and register to vote” in the last preidential election, according to a press release.
Sacko denied the charges when called by The Post, claiming: “Everything is a lie! They are lying about me!” before hanging up. He has yet to enter a plea in his case.
Mahady Sacko of Mauritania allegedly voted as a registered Democrat in every election since 2008—until feds busted him last week in Philadelphia for falsely claiming citizenship to cast a 2024 ballot.
DOJ
DOJ
Images of Sacko’s paper voter registration where he registered with the Democrat Party, according to law enforcement and public records.
DOJ
As the issue of election security ramps up in Congress with the SAVE act, Sacko’s arrest was one of nearly a dozen uncovered by The Post of non-citizens allegedly voting in US elections, sometimes for decades, with many remaining listed as active voters on state rolls, even after their convictions.
“The reality is aliens are voting in American elections,” J. Christian Adams, president of Public Interest Legal Foundation, who has spent decades working on election integrity told The Post, noting no one is quite sure how widespread the problem is.
As the issue of election security ramps up in Congress with the SAVE act, Sacko’s arrest was one of nearly a dozen uncovered by The Post of non-citizens allegedly voting in US elections, sometimes for decades, with many remaining listed as active voters on state rolls, even after their convictions.
“The reality is aliens are voting in American elections,” J. Christian Adams, president of Public Interest Legal Foundation, who has spent decades working on election integrity told The Post, noting no one is quite sure how widespread the problem is.
Doomsday Believers No Longer Fringe: Study Suggests They’re A Third Of America
By StudyFinds Analysis
Reviewed by Steve Fink
Research led by Dr. Matthew I. Billet (University of British Columbia)
Mar 14, 2026
FACT CHECKED VERIFIED
(Image by Casimiro PT on Shutterstock)
From climate change to the rise of AI to the Rapture, more adults think we’re currently living in end times.
In a Nutshell
- About one in three Americans in the study’s sample believed the world would end within their own lifetime, a figure that aligns with broader national polling, and those beliefs turned out to be stronger predictors of risk behavior than political affiliation or income.
- Apocalyptic belief is not one thing: researchers identified five distinct dimensions, including who or what people believe will cause the end, how soon they expect it, and whether they view it as something to dread or welcome.
- The specific flavor of someone’s end-of-world belief matters enormously. People who blame human action for eventual catastrophe perceive current threats as more urgent, while those who believe God controls the end times are significantly less likely to support extreme action to address them.
- A puzzle the researchers could not fully explain: people who believe the apocalypse will ultimately be a good thing still tended to support drastic measures to prevent existential threats.
Between 29% and 39% of Americans believe they are currently living in the end times. That is not a fringe position held by a handful of doomsday cults. It cuts across Evangelical congregations, climate activist circles, Silicon Valley boardrooms, and rural prepper communities alike. And according to a new study, it may be one of the most consequential and least examined forces in how the public responds to the biggest threats facing the planet.
Psychologists at the University of British Columbia and the University of California, Irvine surveyed more than 1,400 religiously diverse Americans and found that apocalyptic thinking is neither a fringe preoccupation nor a purely spiritual abstraction. It is a measurable psychological force, and the specific flavor of someone’s end-of-world belief predicts how they perceive and respond to threats like climate change, nuclear war, economic collapse, and artificial intelligence with surprising consistency.
The study, led by psychologist Matthew Billet and co-authored by Cindel White, Azim Shariff, and Ara Norenzayan, is among the first to build a formal framework around end-of-world beliefs as a psychological construct. Its findings complicate the familiar story that risk behavior is primarily a matter of politics or religion.
A third of Americans now believe the world will reach its end during their lifetime. (© Liza – stock.adobe.com)
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