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Israel complains after Vatican denounces ‘carnage’ and disproportionate response in Gaza
By Associated Press — February 15, 2024
ROME (AP) — The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See called the comments by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, “regrettable.”
Notre Dame cathedral’s spire revealed in Paris as reconstruction continues after fire
By Associated Press — February 15, 2024
PARIS (AP) — Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a milestone in its reconstruction.
A giant statue of Emperor Constantine looks out over Rome again with help from 3D technology
By Associated Press — February 8, 2024
ROME (AP) — The reconstructed statue is just around the corner from the museum courtyard where the original fragments of Constantine’s giant feet, hands and head are prime tourist attractions.
With bonfires and hope, Iran’s minority Zoroastrians celebrate Sadeh and the end of cold winter days
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Around the fire, people listened to bands playing music, theological lectures as they milled about eating and celebrating.
Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
BERLIN (AP) — Germany saw a significant increase in anti-Jewish incidents following the attack on Israel.
Pope names 3 Chinese bishops in a week and reorganizes diocese under a controversial 2018 accord
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
ROME (AP) — The Vatican said all nominations took place “within the framework” of the 2018 Vatican-China accord.
Oregon lawmaker suggests non-Christians are unfit for elected office
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a talk show interview, Reschke said drug decriminalization “makes our state unlivable,” and argued that spirituality and church leaders are part of the solution.
Pope Francis congratulates Italy after tennis player Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The last Italian man to win a Grand Slam singles title was Adriano Panatta in 1976.
Israel’s president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide ruling
By Associated Press — January 30, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) — The court's ruling on Friday cited a series of statements made by Israeli leaders as evidence of incitement and dehumanizing language against Palestinians.
Here’s a look at the 6 things the UN is ordering Israel to do about its operation in Gaza
By Associated Press — January 29, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The decision was one step in a broader case that the court is considering about South Africa’s accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Mississippi’s top court says it won’t reconsider sex abuse conviction of former friar
By Associated Press — January 29, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge sentenced him to 30 years on the first count and 15 years on the second count, to be served at the same time.
Pope says Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds world that war can never be justified
By Associated Press — January 26, 2024
ROME (AP) — At the end of his weekly general audience, Francis referred to Saturday’s commemoration, which has become fraught this year given Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and a rise in antisemitism in Europe and around the world.
Top religious leaders in Haiti denounce kidnapping of nuns and demand government action
By Associated Press — January 22, 2024
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The Archdiocese, along with the Haitian Conference of the Religious, said in the letter that Haitians are tired of the “reign of terror” imposed by armed groups and called on government officials to protect people and their property.
Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
By Associated Press — January 22, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, died Monday after battling prostate cancer.
Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned film
By Associated Press — January 18, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The film, which debuted at a regional film festival in 2021, revolves around a young Muslim girl who explores other religions to figure out where her ailing mother would go when she dies.
