Pope Leo XIV: An American Pontiff at the Crossroads of Faith and a Fractured World

Pope Leo XIV: An American Pontiff at the Crossroads of Faith and a Fractured World

By Anne Esther Gittens |Editorial credit: INFOWeather1, Own work, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164960939 The election in May 2025 of Cardinal Robert Francis Provost as Pope Leo XIV marks a watershed moment in the two-millennia history of the Catholic Church, ushering in its first American pontiff. This development, long considered improbable due to the geopolitical […]

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with well-being, brain research is […]

Attorney General James Secures Conviction of Former Mortgage Broker for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Attorney General James Secures Conviction of Former Mortgage Broker for Role in Queens Deed Theft Ring

Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers   NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]