I was among the crowd gathered in Central Park in Manhattan to witness the partial eclipse. The sky darkened as if it were dusk at 3:20 in the afternoon, and there were cheers when only a sliver of the sun was visible.
While many spectators left before the sun fully emerged from behind the moon, those in places like Houlton, Maine, seemed more reflective as the eclipse marked the end of its journey in the U.S.
“I would give anything to see that again,” exclaimed 11-year-old Sebastian Pelletier.
Unfortunately, we will all have to wait. The next total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous 48 U.S. states or Canada won’t be until 2044. However, eclipse enthusiasts can catch one as early as 2026 in Greenland, Iceland, or Spain.
The Vatican’s Stance on Gender Fluidity
The Vatican released a document stating that the Roman Catholic Church views gender fluidity and transition surgery as challenges to human dignity. The document also firmly opposes surrogacy and in vitro fertilization.
According to the document, the sex assigned at birth is a divine gift that should not be altered, as any intervention risks compromising the unique dignity bestowed upon each individual at conception.
While the document warns against discrimination towards transgender individuals, it has sparked concerns among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates in the church who fear it may be used against them.
Background: Pope Francis, known for his more accepting approach towards gay and transgender Catholics, has maintained the church’s traditional rules and doctrines that have alienated many in the community.
Supreme Court Urged to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim
Special counsel Jack Smith, prosecuting Donald Trump for alleged election interference, has called on the Supreme Court to dismiss Trump’s claim of immunity for actions taken during his presidency. Lower courts have already rejected this argument.
Smith has requested a swift resolution to the case, which is scheduled for April 25. Delays could push Trump’s trial past the election, potentially allowing him to drop the charges if re-elected.
Related: Trump’s attempt to delay his Manhattan trial was denied by an appeals court, with the trial set to begin on April 15.
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