Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
NYC synagogue throws Christmas party
A group of Jews threw a Christmas party. It was for a good cause.
A group of Jews threw a Christmas party. It was for a good cause.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry
During his homily Saturday evening, the pontiff hailed Jesus' birth in a stable and admonished people against being “ravenous” for power and wealth. He decried war, poverty, injustice and greedy consumerism.
During his homily Saturday evening, the pontiff hailed Jesus' birth in a stable and admonished people against being “ravenous” for power and wealth. He decried war, poverty, injustice and greedy consumerism.
Pope Francis warns Vatican staff the devil, an 'elegant demon,' lurks among them
Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”
Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”
Mural honoring Holocaust hero unveiled in Manhattan
A building in Manhattan now features a mural honoring a man who stood up to fascism during World War II and is credited with helping save thousands of Jews.
A building in Manhattan now features a mural honoring a man who stood up to fascism during World War II and is credited with helping save thousands of Jews.
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
'Bling Bishop' busted on fraud and extortion charges
A Brooklyn preacher, known as the so-called Bling Bishop due to his opulent lifestyle has been indicted for allegedly defrauding a parishioner out of her retirement savings and other charges.
A Brooklyn preacher, known as the so-called Bling Bishop due to his opulent lifestyle has been indicted for allegedly defrauding a parishioner out of her retirement savings and other charges.
NYC anti-Semitic incidents nearly doubled in 2022: NYPD
According to authorities, there have been 278 anti-Semitic incidents so far this year, compared to 182 last year, with 45 alone just this month, compared to 20 in November 2021.
According to authorities, there have been 278 anti-Semitic incidents so far this year, compared to 182 last year, with 45 alone just this month, compared to 20 in November 2021.
Greek Orthodox church destroyed on 9/11 reopens
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine hosted its first service Tuesday, two decades after it was destroyed by the falling south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine hosted its first service Tuesday, two decades after it was destroyed by the falling south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11.
DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
NYPD stops 'threat to the Jewish community,' 2 arrested at Penn Station
Authorities say two people were arrested in Penn Station after investigators uncovered a threat to the Jewish community on Saturday.
Authorities say two people were arrested in Penn Station after investigators uncovered a threat to the Jewish community on Saturday.
Smash-hit drama 'The Chosen' highlights life and ministry of Jesus
'The Chosen' is a fan-supported, series that looks at the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of those closest to him. The first two seasons have reached 400 million views, with season three set to hit the big screen this weekend.
'The Chosen' is a fan-supported, series that looks at the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of those closest to him. The first two seasons have reached 400 million views, with season three set to hit the big screen this weekend.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
New Jersey teen charged with threatening to attack synagogues
A New Jersey teen has been charged in connection with a threat against synagogues in the state. The FBI uncovered an antisemitic and threatening manifesto that he allegedly shared with people through social media.
A New Jersey teen has been charged in connection with a threat against synagogues in the state. The FBI uncovered an antisemitic and threatening manifesto that he allegedly shared with people through social media.
Bible used in 'The Shawshank Redemption' sells for over $440,000
The Holy Bible used by Tim Robbins’ character Andy Dufresne recently sold to an undisclosed bidder.
The Holy Bible used by Tim Robbins’ character Andy Dufresne recently sold to an undisclosed bidder.
FBI: Man who threatened NJ synagogues 'no longer' dangerous
FBI agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey but do not believe he was planning to carry out a specific plot, a law enforcement official said Friday.
FBI agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey but do not believe he was planning to carry out a specific plot, a law enforcement official said Friday.