MCGUIRK: The great Australian Burka controversy
I present to you, dear reader, the latest great free speech/immigration/culture war controversy from down under: “Pauline Hanson…
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
BELEM, Brazil — BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate…
Take a look inside the ‘Mona Lisa Bible’ as it goes on display in Rome
A 15th-century Bible illustrated with gold and Afghan lapis lazuli has been unveiled in Rome, as part of…
Libertytown vineyard toasts Maryland's first kosher wine – The Frederick News-Post
Libertytown vineyard toasts Maryland’s first kosher wine The Frederick News-Post Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey ABC News…
Alcohol-free beverages and halal food: The world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise sets sail next month
The world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise will launch in Malaysia this November. Dubbed the M/V Piano Land, the cruise…
Traitors’ Stephen Fry’s life on the line after ‘coke and beer binge’ with pal
A new memoir has delved into how Stephen Fry nearly died after a night out with his pal.…
Iowa author tells survivors’ stories in ‘Carried Through Cancer’
When Kim Harms was going through breast cancer treatment at age 40, she found strength in her faith,…
Halal concerns drive vaccine hesitancy as Indonesia fights measles outbreak
SUMENEP, Indonesia — Three health care workers rode motorbikes into the Indonesian city of Sumenep, carrying doses of…
Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows
Hundreds of devotees are making daily pilgrimages to the grave of an Irish nun who is tipped for…
PERRINS: Are you ready for Evil Irish Nuns 4?
Many moons ago, before everything went to pot, I made a plea and a pitch for a movie…
7 inspiring books to look forward to this fall
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re looking for some inspiration, there are plenty of books to turn to…
Joy for 71-year-old Derek Wilkes after winning his second Liffey Swim – The Irish Times
Ahead of competing in his 55th Liffey Swim, Derek Wilkes from north Dublin held on tight to a…