‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town; celebrates start of Lent
GALAXIDI, Greece — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for […]
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Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest raids
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and LAURA BARGFELD, Associated Press DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — One baby Jesus lays in a manger in
Bible described as the ‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ goes on display in Rome
By NICOLE WINFIELD and PAOLO SANTALUCIA ROME (AP) — A 15th-century Bible which is considered one of the most spectacular
Hundreds participate in procession to Broadview ICE facility
Streets outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview that had been the scene of conflict over
Israel plans to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas. Worries rise for civilians and hostages.
World News Palestinians rush to collect humanitarian aid airdropped by parachutes into Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Aug. 7,
Pope Leo XIV’s childhood neighborhood evolved over the decades
Dolton Mayor Jason House said the village’s purchase of the former home of Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election – Chicago Tribune
VATICAN CITY — Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney
Pope Francis dies at 88 – Chicago Tribune
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
World News Pope Francis emerged on Easter Sunday — his last public appearance, a day before his death — to bless thousands
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces
By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world