Less than 24 hours after agreeing to a ceasefire deal with the United States, Iranian officials threatened to cancel the agreement on Wednesday afternoon, blaming escalating Israeli strikes on
King Charles III and the incoming archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Sarah Mullally, delivered Christmas messages that emphasized diversity and immigration as the U K faces simmering tensions
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 across India marked Christmas under heightened tension as Hindu nationalist groups targeted prayer services, carol singing and public festivities Attacks and intimidation were reported
Here are seven often-missed details in the Nativity story each one adding new richness to our understanding of Christmas
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
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
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...
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
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 ...
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
