Swiss Official Fined for Shooting Madonna-and-Child Poster
Loading the Audio Player... A Zurich District Court on Wednesday convicted a former local politician of shooting an air pistol at a poster that included a classic depiction of Jes...
World
-
-
Christians beaten, held hostage and Bibles set on fire in brutal attack by Hindu extremists
A Hindu extremist mob in northern India assaulted two Christian couples and an attorney for several hours, accusing them of forced conversion, sources said
-
Christians mark Christmas amid rising attacks across India
Christians across India marked Christmas under heightened tension as Hindu nationalist groups targeted prayer services, carol singing and public festivities Attacks and intimidation were reported
-
7 symbolic details about Jesus’ birth
Here are seven often-missed details in the Nativity story each one adding new richness to our understanding of Christmas
-
1914: The story of the Christmas Truce
On Christmas Eve in 1914, many men were in the trenches fighting the war, but the spirit of Christmas halted the conflict for a brief period This is the story
-
Indian state passes hate crime law church leaders hope will better protect to Christians, minorities
India s Karnataka state has approved a new law aimed at curbing hate speech and hate crimes, a move welcomed by church leaders and human rights advocates who say it offers stronger protection for
-
Houston man first First Arab-American to light Bethlehem Christmas tree
The city ofBethlehem in the West Bank invited Dr. Farouk Shami, a U.S. citizen, light its Christmas tree as the guest of honor in the first such ceremony held since 2022. Shami, who is originally from...
-
Candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe
Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is
-
Kidnapped St. Mary’s students freed, Nigerian official says
Freed students from St. Mary's Catholic School in the Papiri community arrive at the government house, in Minna, Nigeria, Dec. 22, 2025. Associated Press / Photo by Sunday Alamba ...
-
Pope Leo urged to push for release of Armenian political prisoners in Azerbaijan
A group of Catholic and Armenian Apostolic leaders is urging Pope Leo XIV to appeal for the release of at least 23 Artsakh-Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, citing their deteriorating condition
-
Christian Couples, Attorney Assaulted in India – Morningstar News
A Hindu extremist mob in northern India last month assaulted two Christian couples and an attorney for several hours, accusing them of forced conversion, sources said.
