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Axios claims the U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to two U.S. officials and two other sources. Pope Leo XIV yesterday explained that the Catholic Church has long opposed nuclear arms after President Donald Trump falsely claimed the Pontiff had made a “statement” saying “Iran can have a nuclear weapon.” President Donald Trump said he will raise the case of imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai during his upcoming summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing later this month. Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday declared that Operation Epic Fury is over – and that the U.S. is now moving to help establish freedom for the people of Iran. North Korea has amended their constitution to remove all mentions of reunification with South Korea. Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of the Italian archbishop who has served as the de facto leader of Russia’s Catholic community for almost 20 years. Outrage has been growing over the alleged bulldozing of a Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon. The IDF issued a public statement in response. The arson suspect in the Palisades fire was a political activist who was fed up with the rich, according to new releases.

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