Italy’s ‘less glitzy’ gateway destination named one of 2026’s best places to visit

The Amalfi Coast is widely regarded as one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations (Picture: Getty Images) An under-the-radar Italian seaside town is the top emerging destination for British holidaymakers in 2026. Travellers across the UK are...

El Paso bishop Seitz urges care of immigrants in keynote address 

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso urged local groups to advocate for the poor and immigrants. The bishop recently met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome to discuss the fears of immigrants. Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born Pope, has also called on the church to...

In some Connecticut towns, clouds form over new solar developments

The first time Chris Dahl heard rumblings of a plan to build a large solar array among the corn fields and tobacco sheds of East Windsor, she said the project sounded like a good enough idea. A portion of the land slated for development included a...

Christianity not just about doctrine, rituals but impacting lives — Afriyie-Ankrah   

By Ewoenam Kpodo, GNA Ho, Oct 13, GNA – Mr Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has said the essence of Christianity goes beyond merely attending church services or praying to involve making positive...

Pope Leo XIV: Catholics have opportunity to support foreign missions

ROME – Pope Leo XIV is calling on all the faithful worldwide to support the church’s foreign missions as they offer catechesis and basic services to those in need. In a video message published Monday, Leo looked forward to the 99th World Mission...

Gaining clarity on abortion and the death penalty

Ahead of the announcement of plans by Cardinal Blase Cupich to honor U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., with a lifetime achievement award, Pope Leo XIV answered a question about what it means to be “pro-life.” As WORLD Opinions contributor Daniel Suhr...

Trump’s inevitable Nobel

There’s a sweet genre of videos of American professors getting surprised in the middle of the night by the news they’ve won the Nobel Prize. In one endearing 2020 clip, a Stanford economist is captured by a security camera delivering the news to...

First German state visit to UK for 27 years announced

The president of Germany will visit the UK later this year, Buckingham Palace has announced. The visit by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, from 3 to 5 December, will be the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years. King Charles and Queen...

AI: helping angel or diabolic machine?

“I’ll teach you differences,” declares the Duke of Kent in Shakespeare’s King Lear. The ability to discern potential for both beneficence and harm in the rise of intelligent machines was never more urgent. Pope Leo appears determined to set the...

Opposition to solar arrays rises in CT. Developers respond: ‘They didn’t just invite themselves here’

The first time Chris Dahl heard rumblings of a plan to build a large solar array among the corn fields and tobacco sheds of East Windsor, she said the project sounded like a good enough idea. A portion of the land slated for development included a...

The sinister truth about Greta’s selfie ship

After Israeli forces had detained and removed her from a flotilla supposedly carrying aid to Gaza, all-purpose activist Greta Thunberg arrived at Athens airport on Monday night to a raucous hero’s welcome. If you listen carefully, though, the...

The Unwavering Beacon: How the Comboni Missionaries Were a Great Hope in South Sudan’s Struggle

By Joseph Kenyi Samuel In the annals of South Sudan’s long and painful journey to nationhood, a story not just of politics and conflict but also of profound faith and resilience emerges. Throughout decades of armed liberation struggles, amidst the...

‘Reimagine El Paso’ Event Unites Faith, Community to Address Local Challenges

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)--More than 600 El Pasoans gathered at the Starlight Event Center for Reimagine El Paso, a community event hosted by the El Paso Interreligious Sponsoring Organization (EPISO) and Border Interfaith, aimed at confronting the...

Pope Leo blasts wealthy living in 'bubble of luxury' as poor suffer

Pope Leo XIV denounced the wealthy for living in a "bubble of comfort and luxury" while the poor suffer on society's margins, affirming in his first teaching document that he fully aligns with his predecessor Pope Francis on issues of social and...

Arnold Schwarzenegger cut back on protein drinks. Here's how he fuels for workouts instead.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is no longer crushing workout shakes. At 78, his muscle routine is fueled by oatmeal, soup, and moderation. "I used to drink, for instance, protein drinks, but I don't do that that much," Schwarzenegger told Business Insider....

History reveals the slippery slope to fascism for Christians with ears to hear

Nazi propaganda photo. German Chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler greets the Reichsbischof ("Bishop for the Reich") Ludwig Müller, Protestant Archbishop of Nuremberg, outside the Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) at the Nazi Party...

How the Math That Powers Google Foresaw the New Pope

October 11, 2025 5 min read The Math That Predicted the New Pope A decades-old technique from network science saw something in the papal conclave that AI missed By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Cardinals attend the Holy Mass, which is the...

Amid historic deal, Gaza pastor says little is left after ‘tsunami’ of destruction

(OSV News) — Historic momentum is felt across the Middle East as thousands gathered Oct. 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel, for the last mass gathering before the hostage release expected to take place Oct. 13, and tens of thousands of Palestinians started...

Another African Genocide, Another Papal Whisper

As gunmen descended on a Catholic mission in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, in the summer of 2025, the night boiled over in fire and death. Over a hundred Christians, many of them displaced families taking refuge in the mission, were slaughtered...

Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble...

The 100-page document traces the history of Christianity’s constant concern for poor people, from Biblical citations and the teaching of church fathers to the preaching of recent popes about caring for migrants, prisoners and victims of human...