Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad’s ouster
DAMASCUS, Syria — Shiite pilgrims from Syria and abroad used to flock to the Sayyida Zeinab shrine outside…
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board | National News
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing…
Pope Leo XIV names new head of church’s fight on child abuse
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing…
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war…
Los Angeles’ large Iranian community grapples with war, fragile ceasefire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tehrangeles” in West Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran.…
Pope Leo XIV resumes summer vacation tradition | Nation & World
VATICAN CITY — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected…
Pope Leo XIV begins six-week vacation with a pile of homework
VATICAN CITY (AP) — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who…
Indian leader Modi promises trade and investment on Trinidad visit
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago…
Pope Leo embraces an environmental Mass
Vatican steps up battle against climate change, especially since it can dramatically harm the “most vulnerable” people. (Andrew…
Iran president Pezeshkian reportedly orders to suspend cooperation with IAEA
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president on Wednesday ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with…
Hamas signals its open to a ceasefire deal with Israel
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas suggested Wednesday that it was open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but stopped…
Photos: Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration
Chicago Tribune photographer Brian Cassella captures the scene as Pope Leo XIV is installed in Vatican City. Global…