Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunchFeb 1Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Catholic Church and Italy investigate sacred and profane cherub seemingly modeled on MeloniFeb 2Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press
Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consentFeb 3Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ resumes after prosecutors suffer embarrassing setbacks on appealFeb 3Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’ fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine ChapelFeb 3Associated Press
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West BankDec 25, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in GazaDec 25, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in GazaDec 20, 2025Jalal Bwaitel, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah eraDec 10, 2025Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must endNov 13, 2025Melanie Lidman, Julia Frankel, Associated Press
