Juan Castillo

New York

Metro Reporter at Asbury Park Press

Metro Reporter for Asbury Park Press. Covering Lakewood and anything of human interest.

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Articles

Pope Leo XIV: How much does the pope get paid?

5 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church. His election has sparked the curiosity of many, who wonder about various papal aspects, including how much they are paid. Do popes receive a salary, stipend? The Vatican does not disclose how much clergymen are paid. However, according to The Catholic Talk Show, cardinals receive a monthly stipend equaling about $5,600; and popes are entitled to about $2,814 monthly.
Tralalero tralala is taking over TikTok; what is and what do you need to know?

5 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

What is tralalero tralala and why is everyone suddenly talking about it? Blinty, tralalero tralala is all about brain rot. It comes from an AI-generated audio meme of an Italian-speaking shark wearing sneakers, complaining about a grandmother interrupting a Fortnite video game session. Yes, it is that random, and there is more.
A new pope's name signals direction. What to know about Pope Leo name

6 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

With the election of a new pope, attention now turns not just to who he is, but what name has he chosen. That is because the papal name carries deep symbolic weight and offers the first glimpse into how the new pontiff foresees his papacy. Why cardinals change their names when elected pope? The practice of adopting a new name began in the 6th century, when Pope John II took a different name out of reverence for his birth name, Mercurius, which was associated with a Roman god.
Habemus Papam: What does the white smoke mean?

6 days ago | eu.app.com | Juan Castillo

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, all eyes are on Vatican City as the Roman Catholic Church is set to announced the new pope. The election process is held in strict seclusion inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. Voting cardinals, tasked with electing a new pope, will be deprived from communicating with the outside world until the conclave concludes.
After the white smoke, when do the new pope come out on the balcony?

6 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

At 12:09 p.m. Eastern 6:09 p.m. Vatican time, on May 8, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope had been chosen on the fourth ballot. This traditional sign, accompanied by the ringing of bells at St. Peter’s Basilica, confirmed that one of the candidates had received the required 89 votes out of 133.
When is the next pope smoke conclave? When to watch for white, blacks smoke at Vatican

6 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

Catholics around the world are eagerly waiting to find out who will succeed Pope Francis, and they’ll soon know once the Sistine Chapel releases the highly anticipated white smoke. Here’s when you should tune in to see the conclave smoke and make sure you don’t miss the big reveal as it happens. What's the conclave smoke schedule? Voting cardinals will hold four voting rounds each day until a pope is elected. Two of the voting rounds happen in the morning and the other two are held in the afternoon.
Rockstar updates GTA 6 release … and it’s not good

6 days ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

Gamers have been waiting for Grand Theft Auto 6 since December 2023, back when Rockstar Games announced that the sixth edition of the classic game was set to release sometime in 2025. But unfortunately, that is no longer the case. This week, Rockstar announced that it is postponing the release of GTA 6 to 2026 as they work to finish the game. When is GTA 6 coming out? Rockstar said GTA 6 is coming out on May 26, 2026.
What is an Opel? Why they’re tough to get in NJ … or the U.S.

1 week ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

The latest Opel Mokka models are turning heads with a bold new lineup of vibrant colors, exciting car enthusiasts across Europe. But can American drivers get their hands on one? What is Opel? Opel is a German car manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to SUVs and light commercial vans. Opel is an old company, founded in 1862 by Adam Opel when it originally made sewing machines and bicycles before transitioning to cars in 1899.
When does summer start in New Jersey?

1 week ago | app.com | Juan Castillo

It's getting warmer and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is around the corner. But when does the astronomical summer officially start? When does summer start in New Jersey? In the Northern Hemisphere, summer officially starts in the third week of June on the date of the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year. This year, the summer solstice will take place on June 20. When is Memorial Day 2025? Every year, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.
When does summer start in New Jersey?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Juan Castillo

It's getting warmer and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is around the corner. But when does the astronomical summer officially start? When does summer start in New Jersey? In the Northern Hemisphere, summer officially starts in the third week of June on the date of the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year. This year, the summer solstice will take place on June 20. When is Memorial Day 2025? Every year, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.