World News
January 7, 2026

Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia

By By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press 

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today’s consumerist and anti- foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition from one American pontiff to another.

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Monessen targets stray cats and nuisance bats
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
A question-and-answer session on the cat overpopulation problem will be held Sept. 14. Monessen City Council introduced a proposed Trap-Neuter-Release cat management system and a bat box provided by C...
Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
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Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
He takes Scott Nedrow’s place as the borough’s representative. Donora Councilman Bishop Roderick Wilson was sworn in as the newest board member of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority on Thursday. As ...
Steel Center renovations on display
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Steel Center renovations on display
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
A grand reopening was held Thursday following the $36 million project. Lt. Gov Austin Davis joined state and local leaders Thursday to celebrate the grand reopening of a Jefferson Hills career and tec...
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