Burial Held for Catholic Priest and Indigenous Peace Activist Killed in Southern Mexico

Coca-Cola’s controversial Christmas ad, the pop star and the priest, and edible art

G20, Coca-Cola, banana art, Sabrina Carpenter, Joe Biden, influencers, Rafael Nadal, Dr. Oz, Department of Justice, Google

For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem

For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya's president

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Church in Egyptian Desert Reveals Early Christian Burial Practices

A basilica from the 4th century held a surprising number of tombs with women and children, researchers found.

Science - The New York Times - November 8

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

World - Yahoo News - November 10

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...

World - ABC News - November 10

How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation

Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it's different.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

Liam Payne’s Former One Direction Bandmates Attend His Funeral in England

The One Direction singer died at 31 last month after a fall from a balcony.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - October 26

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics

The Catholic community has gone through numerous changes throughout the decade and shown major divisions on political issues according to acdemics.

As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations

No Catholic hospital in the U.S. is led by a nun — and many of the largest systems would be unrecognizable to their founding nuns.

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments

Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Gregory Aymond’s offer, required because he turns 75, says he wants to stay for resolution of institution’s bankruptcy but adds it is up to Pope Francis. New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archbishop ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Pope set to give Catholic Church its first millennial and digital saint

In just a few months, the world will have its first digital saint.

Trump, Harris and peace in our time

The two candidates have fundamentally different views about America’s global role and how to keep the peace

World - Financial Times - November 4

Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Title parade held for New York Liberty

The Big Apple held a big parade Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes for the first-time WNBA champion New York Liberty.

Girl, 13, stabbed and six held on attempted murder

Her injuries are believed to be life-threatening, Humberside Police say.

WSL: Arsenal held at unbeaten Utd, City cruise

Manchester United substitute Melvine Malard snatched an 83rd-minute equaliser to earn her side a 1-1 draw with Arsenal

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?

The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Resolute Mining CEO Held by Officials in Mali

Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Ugandan TikTokers held for insulting first family

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Biden meets with families of American hostages held by Hamas

President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.

Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

'Being stalked was worse than being held at gunpoint'

Just five Stalking Prevention Orders were issued in 2023, despite more than 8,000 reports.

Burial Held for Catholic Priest and Indigenous Peace Activist Killed in Southern Mexico

Topics