Pope Leo XIV’s visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritageApr 18Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Belgium’s Beguinages: Tranquil oases in a world of noise and distractionApr 19Virginia Mayo, Associated Press
Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina’s capital honoring late Pope FrancisApr 20Débora Rey, Associated Press
Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave tradeApr 20Nicole Winfield
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in GazaDec 20, 2025Jalal Bwaitel, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued ChristmasDec 18, 2023Julia Frankel, Jalal Bwaitel
