JERUSALEM — Israeli police have arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem after he hurled works of art to the floor, defacing two second-century Roman statues. The vandalism late Thursday raised questions about the safety of Israel’s priceless collections and stirred concern about a rise in attacks on cultural heritage in Jerusalem. … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday opens a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church, with progressives hoping it will lead to more women in leadership roles and conservatives warning that church doctrine on everything from homosexuality to the hierarchy’s authority is at risk. Rarely in recent times has a Vatican gathering … Read more
BAGHDAD — Christian religious leaders in northern Iraq called for an international investigation Monday into a deadly wedding fire that killed more than 100 people last week and slammed the government’s probe, which had blamed the blaze on negligence and lack of precautionary measures. An Iraqi Syriac Catholic priest, meanwhile, said widespread corruption in the … Read more
VATICAN CITY — A few years ago, Pope Francis told the head of the main Vatican-backed Catholic women’s organization to be “brave” in pushing for change for women in the Catholic Church. Maria Lia Zervino took his advice and in 2021 wrote Francis a letter, then made it public, saying flat out that the Catholic … Read more
In addition to his military achievements, Moctezuma I is remembered for his focus on the cultural and religious development of Tenochtitlán. He promoted the construction and decoration of many temples and monuments, including the Templo Mayor, the most important ceremonial center of the Mexica civilization. “When the Mexica subdued these peoples, the figurines were already … Read more
MARSEILLE, France — MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting Saturday that the continent isn’t facing a migration “emergency” but rather a long-term reality that governments must deal with humanely. For a second straight day in … Read more
NEW DELHI — India expelled one among Canada’s prime diplomats Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the 2 nations over Canadian accusations that India might have been concerned within the killing of a Sikh separatist chief in suburban Vancouver. India, which has dismissed the accusations as absurd, mentioned the expulsion got here amid “rising concern … Read more
LONDON — Tons of gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the loss of life of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian lady who died in police custody in Iran final yr, sparking worldwide protests towards the nation’s conservative Islamic theocracy. Chanting “Ladies! Life! Freedom!,” the crowds held her portrait and rallied … Read more
Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, is heading to China on the fourth leg of a mission to return Ukrainian youngsters taken to Russia ByThe Related Press September 12, 2023, 12:03 PM FILE – Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, head of the CEI (Italian Convention of Bishops), welcomes parishioners after celebrating Mass on the Cathedral … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron says public faculty college students gained’t get previous the door in the event that they present up wearing lengthy robes primarily worn by Muslims ByThe Related Press September 1, 2023, 1:59 PM French President Emmanuel Macron listens to lecturers throughout a go to to a vocational faculty in Orange, Southeastern France, … Read more