Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.

This week’s Stage Mag Spotlight is on Osbourn Theatre’s production of MAMMA MIA! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld’s service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person. Osbourn Theatre’s Stage Mag is not just as a bare cast list, but a full-fledged show program – with special features to enhance the audience’s experience at their production of the fan-favorite musical. The Stage Mag also allows the theatre to introduce their company to the audience, displaying their headshots and bios. The Osbourn Theatre gave audiences a first look at their cast with a special…

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are putting their blossoming romance on full display. The Summer House costars packed on the PDA at a baseball game in New York on Friday, April 17. Their display of affection was captured on the venue’s Kiss Cam and broadcast via the Yes Network. In the footage, West, 31, could be seen leaning in to plant a kiss on Amanda, 34, as they sat among the crowd watching the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Last month, Amanda and West posted a joint statement via Instagram to address their…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is denying reports that city funds were used to support a program offering LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in “wellness” perks, after a local advocacy group advertised the benefits and later scaled back its description amid backlash.Through its program “Belonging Matters,” the group had planned to provide yoga, arts and other recreational services.”No funds have been distributed or directed for these purposes. This organization received a $7,500 grant through a City program to support mental health services. Those funds were not designated for and may not be…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – WrestleMania is one of the biggest spectacles in sports.It is the premier event for the WWE, combining the fanfare of the Super Bowl with the hard-hitting action of combat sports. The top feuds in the company will come to an end while fans hold out hope of a major return or a surprise appearance from one of their favorite stars.For the pro wrestlers themselves, the event means just a bit more. It’s the culmination of everything they have worked for and a chance to showcase their skills to an…

Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.  The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing a “heightened risk of terrorism.” The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is authorized to search and enter private and public properties while the State of Emergency (SOE), which was declared March 2, remains in effect. Bail is suspended during this time, meaning that anyone arrested for…

LONG BEACH, Calif. () — The Big Bang on the Bay has fizzled out-it’s cancelled.The California Coastal Commission has denied the permit for the July 3rd fireworks show over Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. The commission cited environmental reasons for denying the permit.Restaurateur John Morris has organized the fireworks show since 2011. The California Coastal Commission warned him last year’s show would be the last if he didn’t switch to drones. Morris claims that’s more expensive than fireworks.”I know for sure that 95, 97 percent of this community want the fireworks,” Morris said. “All over the internet drones are good…

Broadway isn’t the only place you can see Isa Briones sing this week. The performer is currently playing Connie Francis in Just in Time, but her character on The Pitt can also break out a tune when the occasion is right. In a mid-credits scene from the Season Two finale, which debuted on Thursday, Dr. Santos let loose alongside Dr. King (played by Taylor Dearden) to cover Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know during karaoke at a bar. Watch the duo rock out to the song in the clip. Isa Briones began her run as Connie Francis in Just in Time on Broadway…

Many stars grew their families in 2026. Former Bachelor contestant Sydney Warner announced in January that she gave birth to her second baby with her husband, NFL star Fred Warner. The Warners aren’t the only stars who have their hands full this year. Meghan McCain, for her part, welcomed baby No. 3 nearly a week earlier. Adding to the baby bliss, Meghan Trainor revealed she and husband Daryl Sabara secretly welcomed a baby girl via surrogate later that month. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. In March, Riverdale alum Charles Melton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Charlie Puth all became parents…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former lead hostage negotiator under the first Trump and Biden administrations warned that the Iranians are tougher negotiators than the Russians, Chinese and even the Taliban, noting that several Americans are still wrongfully detained in Iran and should be included in any peace talks. Roger Carstens, the U.S. former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, said in an interview with Fox News that six American citizens are being held captive in Iranian prisons — each of them previously held in Evin prison in Tehran, known for its harsh conditions. He said the…

A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the rescue of a stranded sailor and his cat on Tuesday, April 14, after crew members spotted distress signals coming from a disabled sailboat in open waters on the ship’s path from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico. The Carnival Legend was sailing a Caribbean itinerary when crew members noticed emergency flares.  They acted swiftly — deploying a small boat to bring the man and his cat, Dahlia, safely onboard, as video captured at the scene shows. “The sailor and his cat are safe and doing well,” Carnival Cruise Line told Fox News Digital in a statement.  The…

A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, a department official and two U.S. officials told CBS News, a diplomatic opening as the island nation struggles with months of intense pressure from the Trump administration.While in Cuba, one U.S. diplomat met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of former President Raúl Castro, who is widely seen as a key power center within the Cuban government, the State Department official said.It is unclear who else participated in the talks on the U.S. or Cuban side.Axios was first to report on the…

Jeff Goldblum and Cynthia Erivo have released their new single, a cover of “If I Only Had a Brain,” as originally heard in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Featuring Goldblum’s longtime band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, the jazzy duet follows their turns as The Wizard and Elphaba in the two-part Wicked film, respectively. Stream it below.  The track is taken from Goldblum’s forthcoming album, Night Blooms. Set for release on June 5th, 2026 from Fontana, it serves as a companion to Goldblum’s 2025 Top 10 record Still Blooming. The album features new performances from Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande,…

One Tree Hill star James Lafferty and his wife Alexandra Park have welcomed their first baby together. Taking to Instagram on Friday, April 17, Lafferty, 40, and Park, 36, announced the arrival via a joint post. “Love has new meaning. River Jay Lafferty – 12/4/2025,” they captioned the post, which featured a black-and-white image of the newborn’s hands grasping his parents’ hands. Lafferty first met the Australian actress in 2015 when he was directing an episode of The Royals, which she starred in as Princess Eleanor from 2015 to 2018. Related: James Lafferty‘s ‘One Tree Hill‘ Costars React to Sexy…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, Democrats brushed off past calls from some figures in their party for U.S. armed forces to “refuse illegal orders,” even as they broadly maintained that President Donald Trump’s use of the military is on shaky footing without lawmaker approval.”The troops are in no way to blame for this illegal war. Responsibility lies solely and simply with the president,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said.”We support the troops always. They’re following orders,” Rep. Daren Soto, D-Fla., said. “This is about a debate of whether we should be there or…