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
Israeli police say new framework aims to ‘enable freedom of worship’ in JerusalemMar 30Melanie Lidman, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Jerusalem heads into a subdued Passover and Easter under the shadow of the Iran warMar 29Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
US says ambassador’s comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of contextFeb 23Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated 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
