Pope Leo XIV issued a firm rebuke of rising nationalist political movements during Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, warning that such ideologies threaten peace and unity in an increasingly divided world. Addressing tens of thousands of worshippers, the American-born pontiff urged the global community to reject prejudice and indifference in favor of reconciliation and open dialogue.
Transgender actor and activist Laverne Cox served as Grand Marshal of the 2025 World Pride Parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The massive event, one of the final highlights of the multi-week World Pride celebration, drew thousands to the streets, passing within a block of the White House as participants waved rainbow flags, danced, and celebrated LGBTQ identity.
Olympic champion Simone Biles and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines engaged in a heated social media exchange after Gaines criticized a Minnesota high school softball team led by transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger.
Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) took to TikTok on Saturday night to lash out at federal immigration authorities amid ongoing law enforcement operations in Los Angeles. “ICE get the f*** out of L.A. so that order can be restored,” the congresswoman declared in a video filmed mid-flight and shared on her account “ntorres35.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that active duty U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton have been placed on high alert as violence erupts amid anti-ICE unrest in Los Angeles.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) resumed operations on Sunday after a one-day shutdown triggered by direct threats from Hamas. The Trump administration-backed initiative, protected by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), had temporarily closed on Saturday to protect staff and civilians amid escalating hostilities.
Amid growing unrest following federal ICE raids in Los Angeles, President Trump has signed a presidential memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to support law enforcement and restore order.
