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President Trump will speak to graduates at Liberty University on Saturday, and religious liberty is likely to be a major topic. But don’t expect Trump to be booed like Betsy DeVos. Liberty bills itself as the largest Christian university in the world, and the school’s president, evangelical leader Jerry Falwell, Jr., is a major political supporter of Trump. With evangelical voters a major part of his political base, Trump visits Liberty less than a month after issuing an executive order designed to prevent the government from « bullying and even punishing Americans for following their religious beliefs. » Meanwhile, at other universities, that talk at graduation is about anything but Trump. Here’s whom other colleges have invited, from MIT (Tim Cook) to Wellesley (Hillary Clinton) .
Pope Francis visits the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in northern Portugal on Saturday to celebrate the centenary of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary as described by three shepherd children on May 13,1917. On Saturday, the pope will canonize Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the three people who as children described Mary as “a lady dressed all in white, more brilliant than the sun.” According to the children, Mary appeared to them six times that year, which eventually spurred pilgrims from all over the world to gather at Fatima. Many people reported visions in the sky and miracles of healing. It remains one of the world’s most popular shrines.
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Yes, as in tomorrow. It’s time to get your gift-buying in gear. Here are some gorgeous goodies mom is sure to love, and some quirkier ideas if she has a techie side. She doesn’t like flowers? Get her a book! These titles pay homage to women in all their tenacious, caregiving glory. Of course, the best gift you can give your mom is to tell her how much you appreciate the incredible workload she took on to raise you — even if she used to embarrass you constantly. Finally, why not get her side of her life story? Interview your mom, because, you should. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
When Melissa McCarthy first spoofed Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live, the sketch immediately went viral. A week later she topped it, turning the press secretary’s podium into a motorized press-pummeling device. « Spicey » has been a recurring guest on SNL — and this Saturday, McCarthy hosts the show (live coast-to-coast) . Spicer, err, McCarthy, was spotted (along with a camera crew) Friday zooming around New York City streets on the moving podium that’s made an appearance in several of her cameos. Naturally, her promo is all about her Spicer impression. With song.
After emerging victorious in their Game 7 matchup against the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators Saturday as the East conference finals begin. The Penguins have seen how defenseman Erik Karlsson can dominate a game, while the Senators are probably wondering what to do with the Penguins’ speed as a team. Despite a flurry of injuries, the defending champion Penguins are proving that they can rise to the challenge. At least, our editors think so.
