It was a meeting of East and West on Sunday as people around the world celebrated Easter on the same day, an overlap that happens every three to four years. Easter’s moveable date should be simple enough: the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. But for the Eastern Orthodox and Roman…
Upon hearing of Francis’ death, a stream of people began making their way toward the basilica to pay their respects. “Even if I won’t be able to enter the Basilica, I came here with my husband to say a prayer,” Titti Lepore, 56, told NBC News, adding, “I’m Catholic, so as soon as I heard…
SRINAGAR, India — Gunmen shot and killed at least 26 tourists on Tuesday at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said in what appeared to be a major shift in a regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared. Police said it was a “terror attack” and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule. “This…
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“He has been able to name many of the realities, concerns, and hopes of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S.,” said Ospino, a native of Colombia. “He addressed issues related to immigration, to social justice, assimilation and evangelization — he was very intentionally attentive to how Hispanics are integrated into the life of the church.” Olga…
Australian identical twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers have captured the internet’s attention after a video of them recounting a frightening experience with a carjacker went viral. On April 21, 7News Queensland, a local news station in Australia, uploaded a clip to X about twin sisters who observed a car thief on Steve Irwin Way. When journalist…
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Heads bowed and hands lifted to their hearts in prayer, worshippers, from children to older people, offered their farewells to the pontiff. A row of altar boys dressed in scarlet and white helped lead the service. One worshipper lifted his hands, grief etched on his face, as he faced a portrait of Francis adorned with…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Wednesday to what is known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly. However, experts not involved in the talks who spoke with The Associated Press…
