The author recounts her experience visiting a German man, Mr. Weber, whose family home was confiscated from a Jewish family during the Nazi era, highlighting the complex feelings and moral questions surrounding Germany's past and present, and drawing parallels to current political extremism in the United States.
Pope Leo XIV warned that material comfort and complacency can dull the conscience, emphasizing the importance of faith, solidarity, and choosing life, inspired by the example of Mary and the message of resurrection and hope in Christianity.
Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Donald Trump for a potential 2024 presidential run, highlighting a rift within the Republican Party.