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Pope Leo says ‘not my interest at all’ to debate Trump

Saturday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pope Leo addressed President Donald Trump on Saturday while aboard the papal plane on his trip to Angola.The pope said recent remarks that appeared to address the U.S. president were prepared two weeks ago, before Trump had commented on him."Yet as... Read More.

Pope Leo’s brother’s home targeted with false bomb threat

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW LENOX, Ill.) -- One of Pope Leo's brothers was the victim of a false bomb threat on Wednesday night, according to the New Lenox, Illinois, police department.Officers received a call at 6:29 p.m. for a reported bomb threat at a private residence, officials... Read More.

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Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has ‘no fear’ of US administration

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

(ALGIERS and LONDON) -- Pope Leo XIV on Monday responded to criticism from President Donald Trump, telling reporters while traveling to Algeria that he has "no fear" of the White House."I have no fear of the Trump administration, nor speaking out loudly about the... Read More.

Pope Leo meets Zelenskyy, calls for ‘just and lasting’ peace in Ukraine

Tuesday, December 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV near Rome on Tuesday, amid a flurry of meetings with fellow European leaders to discuss the latest permutations of a U.S.-proposed peace plan to end Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.The Vatican Press... Read More.

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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Mourns Pope Francis, Reflects on His Legacy of Hope and Mercy

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis died on Monday. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement: The passing of Pope Francis calls us to pray for him and to reflect on our relationship with the... Read More.

Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify. A campaign to ease restrictions on the state's medical marijuana program,... Read More.

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Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Racing Commission issued the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE). The unanimous decision came after Thursday's meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application. CNE's development plans consist of a $300 million-plus investment in Pope... Read More.

Racing Commission sets meeting on Pope County casino application

Thursday, January 25 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission is a step closer to reopening the application process for a license to operate a casino in Pope County. Members of the commission agreed Wednesday to review a set of rules proposed by Attorney General Tim Griffin, then vote on that... Read More.

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Casino license in Pope County declared null and void

Friday, January 13 by Ray King

A Pulaski County Circuit Judge ruled Thursday that the State Racing Commission acted improperly when it awarded a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends Resort in Pope County. In a four-page order, Fox said Legends Resort and Casino “had no prior experience conducting... Read More.

Ballot initiative to block proposed Pope County casino will not be voted on

Wednesday, August 3 by Staff

A ballot initiative that would allow voters in Pope County to block a proposed casino will not be voted on. Rick Walker has this report..

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Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The State Racing Commission voted Friday to award Cherokee Nation Business the license to operate a casino in Pope County. Media reports indicated that three members of the commission voted for the motion while two others voted no and one did not vote. The license... Read More.

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

Stories tagged with: pope

Pope Leo says ‘not my interest at all’ to debate Trump

Pope Leo’s brother’s home targeted with false bomb threat

Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has ‘no fear’ of US administration

Pope Leo meets Zelenskyy, calls for ‘just and lasting’ peace in Ukraine

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Mourns Pope Francis, Reflects on His Legacy of Hope and Mercy

Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

Racing Commission sets meeting on Pope County casino application

Casino license in Pope County declared null and void

Ballot initiative to block proposed Pope County casino will not be voted on

Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

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