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Lifestyles

Men’s Rally in Valley set for May 23

YOUNGSTOWN — The 2026 Men's Rally in the Valley will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at the Covelli Centre. The free event will include a concert with Grammy-winning Christian artist Michael W. Smith, as well as several guest speakers, including Bishop Timothy Clarke, Chris Holm, Billy Hartwig ...

St. Rose School hosts Police Appreciation Day

GIRARD — St. Rose Catholic School hosted its first-ever Police Appreciation Day May 10 by welcoming local law enforcement agencies for a day of learning, connection and gratitude as the nation prepared to observe National Police Week. Principal Anthony Catale said students in grades ...

Religion news

136 YEARS: First Baptist Church of Niles will celebrate 136 years at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with a special worship service. The church was established in 1890. SPRING HYMN: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2742 North Road NE, Warren, will host the annual spring hymn sing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The event ...

Vatican signals openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era, with signs of openness and limitations after Pope Francis ushered in a notable welcome during his 12-year pontificate. Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates cheered this week ...