Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants in a speech marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly rebuking Trump administration immigration policies.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new poll suggests Australia’s nonreligious population could be significantly higher than census figures suggest if the religion question format were changed, with results showing 54% selecting no religion under an alternative format.
Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue
Paris’ Grand Mosque marks its 100th anniversary, reflecting on Muslim identity in France and serving as a symbol of interfaith dialogue amid ongoing religious tensions in the country.
France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
France commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a 1942 mass arrest of Jews by French police. A plaque honoring rescuers was vandalized ahead of the ceremony.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” prompting concerns from Jewish leaders about interfaith relations.
Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave
Criminals are operating fake retail websites during a UK heatwave, offering steep discounts on air conditioning units to trick consumers into revealing financial details.
Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
A parliamentary committee concluded the government engaged in mis-selling of student loans through inaccurate promotional materials and failure to disclose that terms could change retrospectively.
New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
Bipartisan housing legislation became law without presidential signature, combining measures to expand construction and financing while restricting large investor purchases, though experts caution meaningful relief will take time.
Student loan borrowers on new RAP plan can lose key benefits if they pay even one day late
Student loan borrowers on the new Repayment Assistance Plan must pay on time to retain key financial benefits, including interest waivers and principal matching contributions.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in originations, with nearly half of users reporting late payments as consumers increasingly use BNPL for essentials like groceries and medical expenses.