World Dec 24 Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
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
World 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
Nation Dec 12 Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids Stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. By Leah Willingham, Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press
World Dec 02 Pope Leo sends message of support to southern Lebanon on final day of his foreign trip Pope Leo XIV has prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, urging justice for the 218 victims. By Nicole Winfield, Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
Nov 25 Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy in their flocks By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman. It's responding to concerns raised by African bishops about the practice of polygamy in their flocks. Continue reading
Nov 11 U.S. Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump's 2nd term By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump’s second term. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 8:19 Amid rising violence, Nigeria rejects Trump's claim of targeted Christian persecution By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev This week, President Trump threatened to send the U.S. military into Nigeria for not doing enough to protect Christians. For years, Nigeria has struggled to curtail violence across the country, from international terrorist groups to disputes between farmers and herders. Continue watching
Sep 18 6 highlights from Pope Leo's interview on Trump, LGBTQ+ welcome and women in the church By Associated Press Pope Leo XIV said that he has no intention of getting involved in U.S. politics but will raise his voice on issues of concern to the Catholic Church, including on immigration. Continue reading
Sep 15 Eastern Orthodox leader visits U.S. to meet with Trump and receive environmental award By Peter Smith, Associated Press Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States. Continue reading