(RNS) — The appearance of a keffiyeh on a Palestinian-made nativity scene at the Vatican caused a stir. So did its sudden disappearance. VATICAN CITY (RNS ... most of whom live in Gaza ...

The forthcoming jubilee will begin on Christmas Eve — December 24 — when Pope Francis opens the holy door in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. It’ll run until January 6 ...

Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2022. (CNS/Vatican Media via Reuters ... "consequences for Catholics in how they live their lives, especially those entrusted ...

Contrary to false allegations in the media, the request of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the moments before Pope Francis ... of celebration and visibility for Palestinians, most of whom live in Gaza, which has been under siege by Israel for 14 months.

At least 14 people were killed and 30 were injured in New Orleans when a person intentionally drove a pickup truck into a ...

Last year, 35 million people visited the city, a new record. Next year, even more tourists are expected to come as Rome and ...

The attack on Wednesday occurred on Bourbon Street, one of the most popular destinations for New Year's Eve celebrations. The ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced these picks for top White House staff positions, ambassadors and department heads ...

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and exciting live performances.