World Dec 24 Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem while navigating life during conflict By Karl Bostic, Thomas Dallal
World Dec 23 Gaza's Christian community tries to capture some holiday spirit during the ceasefire Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. By Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Arts Dec 21 Watch 3:22 A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season. By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin
Politics Dec 21 WATCH: Nicki Minaj discusses faith and politics with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA summit Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role… By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
World Dec 03 Trump administration restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
Nov 30 Watch 6:52 Peace remains elusive for Lebanese Christians as Pope Leo visits war-torn country By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick, Mohammed Zanaty On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is carrying a message of unity and peace to the Middle East. Sunday in Lebanon, he challenged leaders to be true peacemakers and set aside their differences. It’s a precarious… Continue watching
Nov 29 Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on Christian unity By Nicole Winfield, Andrew Wilks, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united. Continue reading
Nov 28 Pope joins Eastern and Western patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The prayer marked the highlight of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey and the main reason for his trip, the first of his pontificate. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. Experts and residents say the reality is more complicated By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Experts and residents say that in the West African nation's widespread violence, everyone is a potential victim, regardless of background or belief. Continue reading
Nov 01 Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action over claims of Christian persecution By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country. Continue reading