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Pawtucket Rangers Militia reenactors assemble in an Evacuation Day ceremony marking the 1776 departure of British troops from the city during the American Revolutionary War, March 17, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Credit: Robert F. Bukaty/AP.)

Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation at Catholic church

Mar 18
Leah Willingham

A cross is silhouetted against a stained glass window inside a Catholic Church in New Orleans on Dec. 1, 2012. (Credit: Gerald Herbert/AP.)

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

Mar 7
Leah Willingham,
Kimberlee Kruesi

A doll representing the baby Jesus is zip-tied in the Nativity scene outside of Lake Street Church of Evanston, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Evanston, Ill. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Dec 13, 2025
Leah Willingham,
Associated Press

Christian revival at school prompts student walkout in West Virginia

Feb 9, 2022
Leah Willingham

Tribe, economy, even cemeteries hurt as virus hits Choctaws

Aug 6, 2020
Leah Willingham

Cardinal Blase Cupich presents former Chicago White Sox player Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony honoring the 2005 World Series Champions before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on July 12, 2025. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

Oct 1
Kristie Rieken

The statue of Brazil's patron saint, the Virgin of Aparecida, stands behind glass inside the basilica named after her in the town of Aparecida, Brazil, July 23, 2013. (Credit: Andre Penner/AP.)

What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race

Oct 1
Eléonore Hughes

Premium article: The Manchester City cheating scandal makes it harder to find the good in soccer

Oct 1
Fionn Shiner

A sign on the outside of the Fairview Presbyterian Church on the edge of the Butler University campus shows its congregation's support for the Butler men's basketball team in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, April 4, 2011. (Credit: Amy Sancetta/AP.)

Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby

Oct 1
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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

Pope Leo XIV next to Vatican Press Officer Matteo Bruni on the papal plane from Metz, France, to Rome, Italy, on Sep. 28, 2026. (Credit: Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP.)

Pope Leo says German far right’s views on Christianity ‘not authentic’

Sep 29
Charles Collins

American actor Lou Ferrigno, left, attends Pope Leo XIV's weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfils childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Sep 30
Associated Press

Pope asks for fairer solutions in story of disabled Spanish woman, 87, evicted from her home

Sep 29
Fionn Shiner

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with Kyle Teel (8) after scoring off a 2-run single hit by by Sam Antonacci during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (Credit: Karen Warren/AP.)

White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

Sep 30
Associated Press