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CBS News profiles Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as he pitches a 'Great American Reset'—a unifying, faith-informed agenda—while criticizing tariffs and the Canada dispute, framing Democratic compassion on hunger and social aid, and signaling a possible bid for president in 2028, backed by his governing record and remarks about his forthcoming memoir.
At TIFF, Erin Doherty and James McAvoy deliver restrained, powerful performances in Faith, a British grief drama about a single mother and a man who enters her life; the film largely treats pain, love and redemption with naturalism, but its final act pivots to a supernatural twist that unsettles the tone and leaves questions about the ending.
As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, Franklin Graham urges Americans to return to faith, recalling the post-9/11 surge in prayer and highlighting a Fox News special featuring survivors and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s efforts to support communities in crisis.
Country singer Ernest Keith Smith says he felt lost after abruptly leaving Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour to focus on his health, later telling fans on Instagram he’s been rethinking his path and reconnecting with his faith. He thanked supporters, explained he’s taking time away to reset priorities, and shared a hopeful note that he’ll return to music stronger, with a renewed sense of purpose.
Netflix's three‑part Death of the Pastor’s Wife chronicles Mica Miller's abuse at the hands of her pastor husband, using 911 audio, footage, and family interviews to deliver a respectful, non-sensational true‑crime account that culminates in federal charges against him.
Patricia Heaton recounts becoming sober eight years ago after a mortifying moment—nearly finishing a bottle while hosting her sons and their friends—that led her to pray for help to stop drinking. She credits turning to her Catholic faith and surrendering to God as pivotal, a journey that began while her children were away during the pandemic era and eventually helped her become a World Vision ambassador and shape her life and career.
After suffering a stroke, Crown Heights realtor Mendy Lipsker writes about accepting help and using AI, voice tech, and other accessibility tools to stay independent, productive, and connected, reframing recovery as a journey that blends faith, dignity, and determination with modern technology.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico makes faith a central theme in his bid to flip Texas’s Senate seat, arguing for love and compassion while courting faith-based voters — a strategy that has drawn praise from supporters but provoked backlash from evangelical conservatives who accuse him of blasphemy and misrepresenting Christianity. The race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remains tight, complicated by Paxton’s own evangelical image and past scandals, and reflects the broader dynamic of religion in Texas politics.
Scott Spiezio, famed for the 2002 Angels’ World Series-clinching moment, battled years of alcohol and drug abuse that nearly cost him his life. After liver failure in 2018 and a life-saving sobriety window to qualify for a transplant, he found renewed faith and sobriety, rebuilt his relationships, and rebuilt his career by later contributing to the Cardinals’ 2006 World Series win. His story includes multiple rehabs, estrangement from his father, and a pivot to coaching, speaking, and sharing a message of hope through his memoir and a forthcoming documentary.
Britney Spears posted a lengthy message on X reflecting on her years under a conservatorship (which ended in 2021), saying she never felt free to be herself and questioning how such control was allowed, while signaling a shift toward faith, spending more time with her sons, and a desire to leave the entertainment business.”
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened training camp with a faith-based message about God on X that went viral, drawing about 1.9 million views—far more engagement than their June Pride Month post—highlighting a notable moment of religious expression in NFL team messaging and eliciting a mix of reactions from fans.
Pope Leo XIV urged Spain’s young people to persevere in their faith during a Barcelona youth rally at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, where a candid program addressed depression and domestic violence and featured Castells performances during a prayer vigil.
Bishop Daniel E. Flores previews Pope Leo XIV’s forthcoming encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, which will address artificial intelligence and human dignity, arguing that AI offers benefits but human judgment must guide decisions and that humanity should not be reduced to data; he urges Catholic media to preserve the pope’s voice and encourage thoughtful discernment in a tech-driven world.
Quinton Aaron, the actor known for The Blind Side, says he saw Jesus during a coma after a near-fatal stroke, describing a vision of a glowing figure who touched the pain on his back and whom he believes cured him; doctors later said he wouldn’t need surgery. He says the experience strengthened his faith and sense of purpose, and notes a prior health scare in 2021 with diabetic ketoacidosis that preceded a dramatic weight‑loss journey.
Pope Leo XIV told about 60,000 faithful in Saurimo, Angola, that Christ must not be treated as a guru or good-luck charm; he urged authentic, selfless faith and discipleship, underscored Ubuntu and the peripheries of Africa, and called for a hopeful, synodal journey amid social injustices.