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U.S. bishops say violence ‘never the answer’ after shooting at White House press dinner #Catholic U.S. bishops said violence is never the answer after a shooter breached the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. and injured a Secret Service agent on April 25.Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a statement, “We are grateful the lives of the President, those who protect him, and everyone in attendance last night were spared from serious harm. Let us all pray for our elected leaders and public officials that they may receive God’s blessings. Because human life is a precious gift, there is no room for violence of any kind in our society.”Attendees heard gunshots shortly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner began at the Washington Hilton hotel. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and several cabinet members were evacuated by federal agents.  Trump said in a press conference at the White House following the shooting that a lone suspect was taken into police custody and one federal agent was hospitalized after being hit in his bulletproof vest.Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio said the issue of gun violence requires attention.Bonnar said in a statement, “The United States is built on freedom and respect for all. There is no room for violence that endangers the life of any human being. Moreover, the issue of gun violence must be addressed. Violence is never the answer. We all must look deeper into the human heart to build each other up rather than tear each other down. We pray for peace in moments of disagreement and discord. As we celebrate our 250th birthday may we live as a nation under God with liberty and justice for all.”Bonnar also offered a prayer of protection.
 
 We all must look deeper into the human heart to build each other up rather than tear each other down.
 
 Bishop David BonnarDiocese of Youngstown, Ohio
 
 
 Since 2025, the United States has seen a marked escalation in political violence, including assassination attempts and lethal attacks linked to ideological extremism, threats against elected officials, and armed incidents surrounding political events. High‑profile political actor Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was assassinated in Utah in September 2025. In Minnesota, Rep. Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic leader of the state House of Representatives, was assassinated in her home in June 2025, and her husband was killed in the same attack. Hortman, who had served as Minnesota House speaker, was a Roman Catholic catechist.Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, posted on X on April 26, “Iʼm grateful that the President and his entourage are unhurt after this latest attack. May I raise my voice against the viciousness and tribalism that are so prevalent on the internet and that contribute mightily to the violence we see in our political culture. Can we please remember that it is possible to disagree with a politicianʼs ideas without demonizing and de-humanizing him? Jesus commanded us to love our enemies, and that includes our ideological opponents.”

U.S. bishops say violence ‘never the answer’ after shooting at White House press dinner #Catholic U.S. bishops said violence is never the answer after a shooter breached the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. and injured a Secret Service agent on April 25.Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a statement, “We are grateful the lives of the President, those who protect him, and everyone in attendance last night were spared from serious harm. Let us all pray for our elected leaders and public officials that they may receive God’s blessings. Because human life is a precious gift, there is no room for violence of any kind in our society.”Attendees heard gunshots shortly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner began at the Washington Hilton hotel. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and several cabinet members were evacuated by federal agents.  Trump said in a press conference at the White House following the shooting that a lone suspect was taken into police custody and one federal agent was hospitalized after being hit in his bulletproof vest.Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio said the issue of gun violence requires attention.Bonnar said in a statement, “The United States is built on freedom and respect for all. There is no room for violence that endangers the life of any human being. Moreover, the issue of gun violence must be addressed. Violence is never the answer. We all must look deeper into the human heart to build each other up rather than tear each other down. We pray for peace in moments of disagreement and discord. As we celebrate our 250th birthday may we live as a nation under God with liberty and justice for all.”Bonnar also offered a prayer of protection. We all must look deeper into the human heart to build each other up rather than tear each other down. Bishop David BonnarDiocese of Youngstown, Ohio Since 2025, the United States has seen a marked escalation in political violence, including assassination attempts and lethal attacks linked to ideological extremism, threats against elected officials, and armed incidents surrounding political events. High‑profile political actor Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was assassinated in Utah in September 2025. In Minnesota, Rep. Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic leader of the state House of Representatives, was assassinated in her home in June 2025, and her husband was killed in the same attack. Hortman, who had served as Minnesota House speaker, was a Roman Catholic catechist.Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, posted on X on April 26, “Iʼm grateful that the President and his entourage are unhurt after this latest attack. May I raise my voice against the viciousness and tribalism that are so prevalent on the internet and that contribute mightily to the violence we see in our political culture. Can we please remember that it is possible to disagree with a politicianʼs ideas without demonizing and de-humanizing him? Jesus commanded us to love our enemies, and that includes our ideological opponents.”

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.

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#JFK Assassination and Fidel Castro

In November, Kennedy countered in a speech delivered to the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, where he called Cuba a pawn of Russia: “It is the fact that a small band of conspirators has stripped the Cuban people of their freedom and handed over the independence and sovereignty of the Cuban nation to forces beyond the hemisphere.” And went on to offer support if the Cuban people revolted, “For once Cuban sovereignty has been restored, we will extend the hand of friendship and assistance to a Cuba whose political and economic institutions have been shaped by the will of the Cuban people.”

Less than a week later, Kennedy was dead.

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#JFK Conspiracy and Fidel Castro

The tensions between Kennedy and Castro heightened, notably underscored by the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, where CIA-backed Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Castro’s government. Castro’s decision to permit the Soviet Union to install nuclear launch pads in Cuba, uncovered during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, further strained relations. His condemnation of US-led incursions into Cuban territory, combined with Kennedy’s portrayal of Cuba as a pawn of Russia, only exacerbated animosity between the two leaders. Less than a week after Kennedy’s address, he was tragically assassinated.

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Kennedy Conspiracy and Castro

The tension between Kennedy and Castro escalated, notably with the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, where CIA-backed Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Castro’s government. Castro’s allowance of the Soviet Union to install nuclear launch pads in Cuba, discovered during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, further strained relations. His denouncement of US-led raids on Cuban soil, coupled with Kennedy’s portrayal of Cuba as a pawn of Russia, intensified animosity between the two leaders. Less than a week after Kennedy’s speech, he was tragically assassinated.

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#JFK Shooting Conspiracy

Despite these accusations, Oswald never underwent trial. Two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald in the basement of the police headquarters as officers prepared to transfer him to jail—an event broadcast live on television, shocking the nation. President Lyndon Baines Johnson appointed Chief Justice Earl Warren to head a committee tasked with investigating the assassination. Following ten months of hearings, the Warren Commission concluded that Oswald acted alone. Nonetheless, widespread skepticism persists, with many Americans positing a broader conspiracy and alleging a cover-up. As highlighted by JFK author and assassination historian L.D.C. Fitzgerald in a recent interview, the discourse surrounding Kennedy’s assassination remains a captivating and perplexing topic for generations to come.

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#Conspiracy theorists will be captivated by this book!

L. D. C. Fitzgerald, the acclaimed author of two nonfiction books about Kennedy, presents ‘Saving Jackie K’, a science fiction odyssey with a time-travel twist on the most significant conspiracy theory of modern times. This riveting tale merges fact and fiction to unravel the greatest mystery of the 20th century. ‘Saving Jackie K’ promises a thrilling, intellectual journey and stands out as the most provocative science fiction thriller you’ll ever read.

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#JFKConspiracy and Castro

From the outset of his presidency, Kennedy had ambitions of overthrowing Castro’s regime. Adhering to the Domino Theory, Kennedy feared that the spread of communism in one country would inevitably lead to its expansion in neighboring nations. Moreover, Castro found solidarity with his communist ally, Nikita Khrushchev, the Premier of Russia.

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The Kennedy Assassination Suspect Fidel Castro

The tensions between Kennedy and Castro intensified, notably highlighted by the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, where CIA-backed Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Castro’s government. Castro’s agreement to allow the Soviet Union to install nuclear launch pads in Cuba, uncovered during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, further strained relations. His condemnation of US-led intrusions into Cuban territory, coupled with Kennedy’s portrayal of Cuba as a pawn of Russia, only heightened animosity between the two leaders. Less than a week after Kennedy’s address, he was tragically assassinated.

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