Syria’s Druze leader calls for international probe into deadly clashes
DAMASCUS, Syria — A spiritual leader of Syria’s Druze community called Saturday for an international investigation into last…
Syria’s minorities demand decentralized state and a constitution that guarantees pluralism
HASSAKEH, Syria — Hundreds of representatives of Syria’s various ethnic and religious groups called Friday for the formation…
Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions
The Syrian government under interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been struggling to consolidate control since he led a…
Vatican Museums delegation presents restored St. Augustine painting to Pope Leo XIV
A delegation from the Vatican Museums presents to Pope Leo XIV a restored painting of St. Augustine, the…
Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site as more aid-seekers killed in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy…
How Iraq’s leader kept the country neutral in the Israel-Iran war
BAGHDAD (AP) — The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts…
‘Bring back the Good News of Christ’
Pope Leo XIV gives “homework” to young people of Peru taking part in the Jubilee of Young People,…
Paphos mayor predicts Muslims will outnumber Greek Cypriots in Cyprus by 2037 (VIDEO), KNEWS
Cyprus is heading toward a major demographic shift, Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos said in a social media post…
In Syria’s Sweida, the stench of death still lingers days after sectarian bloodshed
SWEIDA, Syria — The stench of decaying bodies hangs heavy in the streets of the provincial capital in…
Christians arrested in Iran’s post-conflict crackdown
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting studio after Israeli bombing on June 16, 2025. Avash Media, Creative Commons At least…
Israel says ‘deviation of munitions’ led to deadly strike on Gaza Catholic church
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said a “deviation of munitions” led to the accidental strike on Holy…
Syria’s armed Bedouins withdraw from Druze-majority city after weeklong fighting
MAZRAA, Syria — MAZRAA, Syria (AP) — Syria’s armed Bedouin clans announced Sunday they had withdrawn from the…