Vance invites Pope to US 250th, Vatican schedules Lampedusa visit

Vance invites Pope to US 250th, Vatican schedules Lampedusa visit

By Our Reporter WASHINGTON (CONVERSEER) – United States Vice President JD Vance has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to attend America’s July 4, 2026 celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary. However, the Pope’s understated reaction during the invitation and the Vatican’s subsequent schedule announcement have triggered widespread online humour and commentary. A short video clip…

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Gov. Otu Outlaws All Scrap Related Activities in Cross River

Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has suspended all scrap-related activities, popularly known as “iron condemn” in the state. A statement dated February 23 and endorsed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Ani Esq. said the governor has approved the immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities in the state…

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