Day: December 3, 2025

Conductor with Chicago ties to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize from Pope Leo

Riccardo Muti, the world-renowned conductor whose artistry has shaped orchestras from Milan to Chicago, will be honored at the Vatican this month when Pope Leo XIV presents him with the Ratzinger Prize — an award widely described as the “Nobel Prize of Theology.”  The prize, established by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, recognizes major contributions … Read moreConductor with Chicago ties to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize from Pope Leo

South Korean’s largest Buddhist group opposes proposed law favoring World Youth Day

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the largest Buddhist order in South Korea, is calling for the withdrawal of a proposed law that would provide funding and support for World Youth Day 2027, which is scheduled to take place in the city of Seoul. The proposed law has been pending before the National Assembly since … Read moreSouth Korean’s largest Buddhist group opposes proposed law favoring World Youth Day

In tight Tennessee congressional race, Republican Matt Van Epps secures victory

Republican Matt Van Epps, a former state official and Army veteran, won Tennessee’s Dec. 2 special election for the 7th U.S. House District, defeating Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn in a closely watched race.  Van Epps secured roughly 54% of the vote — more than 96,000 ballots — to Behn’s 46%, according to local outlet … Read moreIn tight Tennessee congressional race, Republican Matt Van Epps secures victory

Supreme Court Scrutinizes New Jersey AG’s Bid to Unmask Pro-Life Donors

Heidi Besen/Dominic GwinnNew Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin with the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., in a Register composite image. COMMENTARY: An unusually wide coalition — from the ACLU to 19 states — backs the pro-life ministry, warning that New Jersey’s sweeping subpoena threatens donor privacy and First Amendment freedoms. Read More

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