Pope Leo XIV to make historic Africa tour of four nations in April
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon from April 13-23, 2026, marking his first major overseas trip and a significant milestone in Catholic-Muslim relations.
After the earthquake in Báč / We thought Russians or Ukrainians were shooting, say locals. The tremors damaged a historic church
A recent earthquake in the village of Báč shocked residents, who initially mistook the tremors for gunfire amid ongoing conflict fears.
Flames engulf historic Montreal church, spread to retirement home next door
A significant fire destroyed the historic Saint-Paul Catholic Church in Montreal, forcing the evacuation of a neighboring retirement home.
Earthquake damaged a church in Báč and a school in Veľká Paka, seismologists expect more noticeable aftershocks
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Slovakia, damaging a historic church and other structures in the vicinity, with further aftershocks anticipated in the coming weeks.
Carousel and Shooting Range by the Church. Cardinal Ryś Intervenes in an Unclear Dispute
A carousel and shooting stalls were set up near a historic church in Zakopane, leading to legal disputes over commercial use of the public space.
A Historic Decision from the Pohjalais Church
The Finnish congregation in Vaasa has permitted same-sex marriages and blessings of unions in their churches, a significant change following a previous rejection of such practices by church officials.
Why this priest forgave the man who burnt his church to the ground
A priest in Sydney forgave the arsonist responsible for burning down St Patrick's Cathedral after witnessing the destruction of the historic church.
Poland: A bishop is prosecuted on charges of covering up sexual abuse of children by priests
A Polish bishop is on trial for allegedly covering up sexual abuse by priests in his diocese, marking a historic moment in Poland's handling of clerical abuse cases.
The First Such Trial in the Polish Church. Bishop: Paradoxically, I am Accused for My Zeal
A historic trial has commenced in Poland where Bishop Andrzej Jeż is accused of failing to report sexual abuse by two priests under his authority.
The concert series "Piano & A Microphone" will be continued by Vidas Bareikis at the Lukiškių prison church
Lithuanian artist Vidas Bareikis will perform in the intimate concert series inspired by Prince's album at the historic Lukiškių prison church, inviting audiences to experience music in a unique format.
Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry into neglect in the conservation of historic church in Bahia
The Bahia State Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an inquiry into the alleged neglect of conservation efforts for the historic Church of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso in Abaíra.
Arson destroys 'iconic' Scottish church, uncovering historic time capsule beneath the ruins
A devastating arson attack on St Mungo’s Church in Cumbernauld revealed a historic time capsule beneath the ruins, bringing together the grieving congregation.
Historic priory is 'peaceful' escape with 12th century church hidden in wooded valley
Brinkburn Priory, a beautiful 12th-century church in Northumberland, has survived through history and restoration, providing a serene escape in its wooded surroundings.
Two years of tension between the Church and the State: how the agreement to compensate victims of pedophilia was forged
The article details the challenging negotiations between the Spanish government and bishops that led to a historic agreement for compensating victims of pedophilia within the Church, influenced by political tensions and journalistic investigations.
Government and Church sign a historic agreement for the reparation of victims of pedophilia
The Spanish government and the Church have reached a historic agreement to create a mixed reparative system for victims of clerical pedophilia.
Fire in a church from 1872 in Amsterdam [video]
A historic church in Amsterdam, built in 1872, has caught fire, with a video documenting the incident.
Unprecedented New Year's Violence in the Netherlands: Two Dead, Church in Flames
Police in the Netherlands faced an unprecedented level of violence on New Year's Eve, resulting in two fatalities and a historic church in Amsterdam catching fire under unclear circumstances.
VIDEO A large fire destroyed a historic church in Amsterdam
A massive fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve, resulting in the tower's collapse and the evacuation of nearby residences.
In the flames, a historic church in Amsterdam [video]
A historic church in Amsterdam was engulfed in flames, as shown in recent video footage.
Fire consumes historic church in Amsterdam
A fire that broke out in Amsterdam during the New Year's celebrations for 2026 destroyed the historic Vondelkerk church, completely incinerating its 154-year-old tower.
Fire in Amsterdam Church
A significant fire broke out at the historic Vondelkerk in Amsterdam, prompting urgent safety measures, according to the city's mayor Femke Halsema.
Major fire breaks out in historic church in Amsterdam
A significant fire has erupted in a historic church located in Amsterdam, raising concerns over damage to the architectural heritage.
See video: The tower of a historic church in Amsterdam collapsed in flames
The tower of the Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam collapsed in flames after a fire, likely sparked by fireworks from local youth gangs, during the early hours of Thursday.