Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia triumphed in the London Marathon, setting a world record of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 50 seconds. She left behind Joyciline Jepkosgei and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, who could not maintain the pace. Assefa’s victory marked a remarkable improvement from her previous year's second place.

In political news, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing backlash over a new initiative that encourages landlords to house asylum seekers. Critics argue that this approach effectively welcomes "illegal migrants" into the UK amid rising numbers crossing the Channel.

Meanwhile, the recent death of Pope Francis has sparked renewed interest in Christianity among the young in the UK and the US. A YouGov poll shows a quadrupling of church attendance among those under 25, with increasing commitments to faith, marking a significant shift away from secularism. Young adults are searching for meaning and community in spirituality.

The Digest, 4/27/2025 @600AM, CDT

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