Pope Francis' morning Mass livestreamed this week
Pope Francis' daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse
China, Afghanistan top Blinken agenda on India, Kuwait trip
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to India and Kuwait next week for talks
Asian shares mixed with most markets closed for Christmas
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Japan, Vietnam sign defense transfer deal amid China worries
TOKYO — Japan can now give defense equipment and technology to Vietnam under an agreement signed Sa
In major change, Knights of Columbus drop secret initiation ceremony
The Knights of Columbus has announced a major revision to its longtime initiation ceremonies and for
Fish fossil catch from China includes oldest teeth ever
NEW YORK — A big catch of fish fossils in southern China includes the oldest teeth ever found — and
India's Modi faces turbulent session as Parliament reopens
NEW DELHI — After a five-month absence, Indian lawmakers returned to Parliament on Monday with the
As Russia tensions boil, US farmer remains jailed in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — When Kurt Groszhans set out from North Dakota for Ukraine in 2017, he was eager to con
Column: Mickelson wins part of the battle, loses the war
Much like his style of golf, Phil Mickelson’s imagination is only as good as his ability to pull off
Suspect arrested in China kindergarten attack that killed 3
BEIJING — Police in southern China have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of an attack that kill
'The shenanigans' at Mother Angelica's first vows
If you picture a nun's first profession of vows, you probably picture a serene, peaceful affair with
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the
Alker, Dawson tied for Schwab Cup lead on PGA Tour Champions
PHOENIX — Steven Alker and Marco Dawson each made birdie on the par-5 18th hole Friday and each pos
Pope Francis on Easter: Christ’s wounds are the ‘seal of his love for us’
May those who suffer take refuge in the wounds of Christ, and through them, receive the hope which d
German navy chief resigns following Ukraine comments
BERLIN — The head of the German navy resigned late Saturday after coming under fire at home and abr
‘Our future is in danger’: 1,000
In a turn of events described as a “direct attack” on the Order of Malta’s sovereignty, Pope Francis
Brooklyn pastor is first Catholic priest in US known to die of coronavirus
A Brooklyn parish announced the death of its pastor, Fr. Jorge Ortiz-Garay, who died of coronavirus
Chinese province plans ban on sale of gasoline cars
BEIJING — Hainan island in the South China Sea says it will become China’s first region to ban sale
US, Chinese trade officials express concern about each other's restrictions
WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, expressed c
12 saints' quotes about the true meaning of Christmas
While the saints offer unique insights into Christmas, they also touch on similar themes: hope, joy,
Bell wins, Chastain rides the wall to earn title race spots
Ross Chastain’s aggressive style hasn’t made a lot of friends in NASCAR’s top series. Now, he’ll be
Mexican bishops pray for 13 pilgrims killed in road accident
The Mexican Bishops Conference expressed its solidarity and offered prayers for the relatives of the
Asteroid lakes: limits as climate archives.
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Report shows Irish teachers' concern over bullying of practicing Catholic students
A report on a survey of 214 religious education teachers in Ireland is raising alarm that students w
Lions vs. Buccaneers preview: Let's get running
James Hawkins of The Detroit News breaks down Sunday’s Lions-Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadiu