Religion - Page 8

VIDEO November 30

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, Lebanon

Pope Leo landed in Lebanon after a four-day trip to Turkey. ( Host broadcaster via Reuters.)

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Pope Leo XIV November 29

Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

Pope Leo XIV November 28

Pope Leo joins Eastern and Western patriarchs in Turkey to pray for Christian unity

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey's ancient Nicaea site where Christian leaders pray for unity, commemorating the 1,700-year anniversary of the historic council.

Pope Leo XIV November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

Opinion November 27

Thanksgiving has deep Jewish roots and is a reminder of an important lesson

The spiritual link between Jewish Exodus story and American founding shaped the nation's moral foundation, with gratitude serving as an antidote to modern division.

Thailand November 25

Temple staff stunned to hear knocking from inside coffin brought in for cremation

Thai woman, 65, shocks Bangkok temple staff when knocking sounds emerge from her coffin after her brother brought her in for a cremation.

Africa November 24

50 kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape as some schools ordered to close

Fifty of 303 kidnapped students from Nigeria's St. Mary's School have escaped after Friday's attack. Pope Francis calls for immediate hostage release.

Donald Trump November 23

Trump admin slams South Africa for ‘weaponized’ G-20 presidency as summit ignores Christian persecution

Diplomatic row erupts as South Africa refuses U.S. embassy delegation at G-20 handover ceremony, prompting sharp rebuke from Trump administration officials.

World November 21

52 Catholic school students in Nigeria kidnapped by gunmen in latest attack: report

Nigeria sees another attack on Christians as gunmen abduct Catholic school students, following recent church and boarding school kidnapping incidents.

Opinion November 21

MIKE PENCE: No place for antisemitism in America today, tomorrow or ever

Former Vice President Mike Pence defends the U.S.-Israel alliance amid rising conservative debate, arguing America must stand with Israel for security and shared values.