New York’s incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagementFeb 6Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press
Pope, an avid athlete, extols physical and spiritual benefits of sport in Olympic messageFeb 6Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
An angel resembling Italy’s Meloni is painted over after an outcry from church and stateFeb 5Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press
African theologians decry ‘troubling pattern’ of human rights abuses in UgandaFeb 7Ngala Killian Chimtom
Architect aims to rebuild a church and help restore a quake-hit Turkish city’s multicultural pastFeb 7Serra Yedikardes, Associated Press
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West BankDec 25, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in GazaDec 25, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in GazaDec 20, 2025Jalal Bwaitel, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah eraDec 10, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must endNov 13, 2025Melanie Lidman, Julia Frankel, Associated Press
