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Retired Pope Benedict XVI voices support for the Catholic Church's practice of a celibate priesthood, while Pope Francis is considering the possibility of allowing older, married men to be ordained as priests in the Amazon region.

On Friday, the mayor called on the state legislature to "be bold" and act on the state's transportation issues.

Despite low revenues, Leung says the move isn't an indicator of troubles for the casino.

Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg are rising in the national polls after spending millions on TV ads.

Two actors spoke about the thematic racial tensions in the play.

The “Under the Radar” host spoke on the racist press attacks that led Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to retreat from royal life.

Today:Congressman Seth Moulton laments the geopolitical shifts happening at the hands of Donald Trump's administration.And, food policy analyst Corby Kummer joins to discuss potential price fixing by egg producers -- and a top secret lunch with Washington Post food critic Tom Setsiema.

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Today:Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on Feb. 28, 2025.And, Live Music Friday with Castle of our Skins – a Black arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. They perform at the Bethel AME Church in JP this Saturday.

Today: The chief justice of the supreme court has halted a lower court decision ordering Trump administration to pay State Department, USAID contractors. We talk with Andrea Cabral about a sole jurist acting alone rather than on behalf of the American people.And, GBH arts and culture reporter James Bennett II gives his Oscars previews.