The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more
No thanks to the Academy. In an interview with the Guardian published on Thursday, Melissa Leo, 65, griped that winning an Oscar, “has not been good for me or my career.” “I didn’t dream of it, I never wanted it,” the “All My Children Actress” added. “And I had a much better career before I … Read more
Rumors and stories of special appearances made by Jesus Christ in the town of Dozulé, France, have been declared not true. In the 1970s, a Catholic mother, Madeleine Aumont, reported seeing Jesus 49 times, sharing that the Lord told her to build an enormous cross in the French town. The “Glorious Cross of Dozulé” was to be … Read more
The Pope got one Cubs fan good. During an appearance at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, a diehard White Sox fan, spent a moment taking a witty jab at his team’s crosstown rival, as shown in a clip from Vatican Media on Wednesday. As he drove through the crowd, someone yelled out, “Go Cubs!” With … Read more
Peyton Manning sent Pope Leo XIV and his assistant hand-written letters asking “His Holiness” to be a guest on ESPN’s “ManningCast” during the Bears-Vikings game on Monday night. During the third quarter at Soldier Field, Manning explained that he failed to book Pope Leo, who is a Chicago native, as one of the four guests … Read more
Venus, our planet of love, attachment, attraction and wealth, is setting up shop in the lion’s heart of Leo this week. Crawling out of the crab shell of Cancer, where Venus expresses itself via sentimental leaning, aching nostalgia, and a deep need for security, the planet will ascend into the spandex-clad limelight of Leo on … Read more
Call him Pope Pieus. Pope Leo XIV recently received a special delivery at the Vatican which came all the way from Chicago. The Illinois-born pontiff, 69, was treated to a personal-size pepperoni pizza from Aurelio’s Pizza, a chain he’s reportedly loved since he was a boy. Pope Leo XIV was gifted a personal-size pepperoni pizza … Read more
There’s a Mercury Cazimi in Leo coming, and it’s time to talk, folks. Cazimi comes from the Arabic word kaṣmīmī, which translates to “as if in the heart.” In astrological terms, a cazimi transpires when a planet is in close or exact conjunction with the sun, right in the infernal heart of it, if you will. A … Read more
Gather round and look up; the moon’s gone dark in the least subtle sign in the zodiac. The new moon arrives on July 24th, 2025, at 3:11 pm ET at 2°of Leo, bringing with it a rich opportunity for reflection. A new moon is a monthly rebirth, a waking up — and this time, we’re … Read more
Mane shaking, throne claiming Leo hath returned to rule the skies from July 22nd to August 22nd. Leo energy commands attention, demands respect, and requires worship. It will not be ignored. It will not play tambourine in the family band. It will sing lead, and sometimes lead guitar, but only if it can wear a top hat, have … Read more
Happy return of the sun to you, Leo! In honor of the sun moving into the fixed fire of your sign, author and tarot reader Kerry Ward has prepared a tarot spread for your year ahead, featuring her Good Karma Tarot Deck. As a fire sign ruled by the solar, showboat, frontman magic of the Sun — Leo is associated with play, pride … Read more
Mercury retrograde in Leo has arrived, folks. This summer, Mercury will be retrograde from July 18th until August 11th, clearing its post-retrograde shadow on August 25th. Are we in Mercury retrograde? Mercury is our planet of expression and exchange, and during its thrice-yearly retrograde, the realms it rules are compromised. While most of us are … Read more
Ahoy, star seeds! The second Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in Leo, the sign of pick-me bombast, grand gestures, stage lights, and dramatic exits. When does Mercury go into retrograde? Mercury will remain retrograde until August 11th at 3:29 AM when it will station … Read more
The pope is in for a holy holiday tradition. After a surprising rise to the top position, Pope Leo XIV will be taking a summer holiday. He recently announced plans to stay at the Castel Gandolfo — a 135-acre complex in a hilltop town on the outskirts of Rome that offers breathtaking views of Lake … Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s passion for the White Sox was on display once again at Vatican City. When taking in his general audience on Wednesday at St. Peter’s Square, the American-born pontiff was greeted with cheers from supporters, some of whom broke into a “White Sox” chant that didn’t go unnoticed by the infamous Chicago sports … Read more
Ralph Fiennes has many questions for Pope Leo XIV. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Oscar nominee, 62, was asked about Leo, 69, watching his 2024 film “Conclave” before he was elected the head of the Catholic Church last month. “My thoughts are questions,” Fiennes told the outlet. “Did he enjoy it? Did … Read more
Pope Leo XIV brought his White Sox fandom to the Vatican on Wednesday. While holding a general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Chicago-bred pontiff was photographed wearing a black White Sox cap as he greeted onlookers, including a bride and groom who appeared to be fellow fans of the AL Central club. Pope Leo … Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony took place in Vatican City earlier today. Many were in attendance, and as tradition goes — when a person is in the presence of a pope, they dress in black, except for Queen Letizia of Spain, who is one of seven women in the world who were granted permission to … Read more
It’s a Pope-apalooza in Chicago. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope — the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His hometown of the Windy City in Illinois, has been celebrating the best way they know how: with food. Cardinal Robert Francis … Read more
Blessed are the jet-setters. A charter company is inviting travelers to fly in divine style on a direct route from Pope Leo XIV’s native Chicago to Italy’s iconic capital in celebration of his becoming the first American pontiff. Velocity Jets unveiled a quirky new ad obtained by The Post that entices curious tourists to “Fly … Read more