The first pope ever to visit Iraq, Francis voiced sorrow and hope for a shrunken Christian community that has suffered persecution, and preached fellowship among religions.
Tag: Churches (Buildings)
In Iraq’s Christian Heartland, a Feud Over a Town’s Identity
Pope Francis will arrive in a country whose ancient Christian towns are in danger of disappearing. In one, a Christian community’s survival may come at the expense of another minority group.
Greek Orthodox Priest Wounded in Lyon, France, Shooting
An unknown assailant fired twice at the priest before fleeing the scene, authorities said. The attack came amid heightened tensions in France after an Islamist terrorist attack in Nice that left three dead.
How Poland’s New Abortion Law Became Such a Flash Point
The ruling party has tried and failed in the Parliament to restrict abortion. Now the courts it controls have done it, sparking the biggest protests since the government came to power.
Volunteer Confesses to Starting Fire at Nantes Cathedral
French prosecutors have charged the man, a Rwandan refugee, with arson. He had been questioned and released earlier in the investigation.
Notre-Dame’s Crypt and Square May Reopen in Spring
Paris officials have delayed reopening parts of the landmark cathedral damaged by fire several times.
Notre-Dame Will Not Host Christmas Mass, a First in More Than 200 Years
The Paris cathedral, which suffered a devastating fire this year, is still closed to the public as reconstruction efforts slowly get underway.
How Notre-Dame Was Saved: 5 Things We Know
The cause of the fire that nearly destroyed one of Europe’s most famous landmarks remains unknown. But it’s clear that the flames might have been contained. This is what we learned in our investigation.
Macedonians Restore an Ancient Church, With an Eye on the Future
Long shrouded in scaffolding, the mysterious church of St. George stands as a monument to the conflicts that have dogged cultural politics in the country.
‘Why Kill the Innocents?’ Sri Lankans Mourn Bombing Victims
The day after coordinated attacks on churches and hotels across Sri Lanka, one Catholic neighborhood mourned its dead.