From one angle, it looks like a homeless man sitting quietly on a bench. But as you walk around it, the figure transforms—suddenly, you’re face to face with an angel.

This is the powerful idea behind Be Welcoming, a life-size bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz, placed near St. Peter's Square. At first glance, the figure appears ordinary—someone in a hoodie with a backpack, the kind many might ignore in everyday life.

But movement changes everything. The backpack slowly becomes wings, the hood reshapes into flowing hair, and the entire identity of the figure shifts into something divine.

The bench beside the sculpture is left open on purpose, inviting anyone to sit next to it. And that simple act carries a deep message. Inspired by the biblical idea of welcoming strangers, the artwork reminds us that kindness and humanity often exist where we least expect them.

It challenges how we see others—especially those we overlook. Sometimes, compassion doesn’t require grand gestures. It can begin with something as simple as sitting beside someone, acknowledging their presence, and choosing empathy over indifference.

A new NYT report reveals Trump was persuaded to go to war with Iran by Netanyahu despite major pushback from his own team. CIA Director Ratcliffe, Sec. of State Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Caine all warned Trump that Netanyahu had “oversold” what the bombing campaign could achieve. Rubio reportedly called the regime-change plan “bull****,” and Caine told Trump: “This is standard operating procedure for the Israelis — they oversell.”

VP Vance was the only adviser to call war a “terrible idea,” warning it could cause regional chaos, mass casualties, and be seen as “a betrayal” by Trump’s own voters.

On Feb. 11, Netanyahu presented the war plan in the White House Situation Room. Trump reportedly responded “Sounds good to me” — which Netanyahu took as a green light for the joint operation that has since killed over 3,500 people, including 1,600 civilians and 13 U.S. service members.

Despite polling advisers “one by one” two days before ordering strikes, Trump had “effectively made up his mind weeks earlier.” Chief of Staff Susie Wiles privately worried about the U.S. “being dragged into another war” but chose to stay silent. Vance has since played a key role in brokering the so-called “ceasefire.”

In Dubuque, barber Courtney Holmes came up with a heartwarming idea at a Back to School event . Instead of charging money, he offered free haircuts to kids who read aloud while sitting in his chair, even helping them sound out difficult words.

The initiative made reading fun and boosted kids’ confidence before school . Over 100 children participated, choosing books they enjoyed, and the inspiring story gained widespread attention for promoting learning in such a creative way .

A woman from Spain, Dolores Leis Antelo, went viral after people noticed her striking resemblance to Donald Trump . Her photo, taken for a local rural news story, blew up online as users pointed out similarities in her expression, hairstyle, and overall look.

The internet quickly turned it into a global meme, calling her “Trump’s Spanish twin” . Despite the buzz, she stayed completely unfazed, saying it was probably just her hair — and since she doesn’t even use a smartphone, the viral fame barely affected her simple farm life .