Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Google apologizes for controversial definition of 'Jew' on search engine
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Church works to help family of father, son killed in DeKalb County Christmas fire
Randy and Jason Tyler were still inside the residence when fire crews arrived.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis warns Vatican staff the devil, an 'elegant demon,' lurks among them
Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”
VIDEO: Baby Jesus stolen from Sundance Square nativity scene
Do you recognize these Baby Jesus thieves? He's wanted for vandalizing the Sundance Square nativity scene.
Taliban bans women from universities until further notice
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Pups give nativity scene performance at doggy daycare
A group of pooches gave a nativity scene performance at doggy daycare ahead of Christmas that has racked up more than a million views on TikTok.
NY Times Sunday crossword puzzles readers with swastika shape on Hanukkah: ‘How did this get approved’
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began on Dec. 18 and will end on the evening of Dec. 26.
Small church bus crashes, flips over with 13 children onboard
We're told there were a total of 16 passengers onboard, 13 children and 3 adults, who were taken to the hospital and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Iran's morality police may be shut down, top official suggests
Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.
Deputies hold active shooter training held at Coweta County church
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office held training at Southside Church in Newnan this week.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.