Pope vs. Trump: ‘Not Christian’ to only build border walls

Pope vs. Trump: ‘Not Christian’ to only build border walls

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Thrusting himself into the heated American presidential campaign, Pope Francis declared Thursday that Donald Trump is "not Christian" if he wants to address illegal immigration only by building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump fired back ferociously, saying it was "disgraceful" for a religious leader to question a person's faith.

Weed debate heats up in New England
Maura Healey

Weed debate heats up in New England

Kara Bettis

BOSTON – The debate over marijuana legalization has been picking up steam locally but gaining attention nationally, as activists on both sides of the issue consider the possibility that the leafy greens may soon be legal in all six New England states.

Two New England States – Massachusetts and Maine – will more than likely let the voters decide whether to legalize marijuana in November. The other four – Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire – are considering legislation that would legalize the substance.

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