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Fire ravages historic church in Queens - VIDEO

A historic church in Queens, NY, was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday night, according to the New York Fire Department. First responders arrived at the First Reformed Church of Astoria at 6:45 p.m. to find the church’s two-story rectory engulfed in flames.

24 Apr 2026-20:28
Pope Leo XIV honors slave trade victims in Angola

In a moment of profound historical reflection, Pope Leo XIV visited one of the most significant shrines dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade in Angola on April 20, 2026.

20 Apr 2026-14:03
Church presumes missing Orkney Monk has passed away

A monk who went missing from an island monastery in Orkney is presumed dead, the church has said.

17 Apr 2026-12:11
Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump for remarks against Pope Leo XIV - VIDEO

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over his remarks targeting Pope Leo, marking a rare break with a leader she has otherwise cultivated close ties with.

15 Apr 2026-11:15
Spain grants legal status to 500,000 migrants

Spain's government has approved plans to give legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, allowing them to be integrated formally into the workforce.

14 Apr 2026-17:09
Nigeria arrests 33 suspects over Kwara church abductions

Nigerian police have arrested 33 suspected gang members linked to the abduction of dozens of worshippers from a church in central Kwara state, marking a major step in a broader security crackdown.

14 Apr 2026-14:35
Church of England to apologize for "systematic harm" of historical forced adoptions

The Church of England is planning to issue an apology for its role in historical forced adoption, the BBC has learned.

08 Apr 2026-17:41
Seoul court concludes bribery trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee

An appeals court is set to hold the final hearing Wednesday of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's trial on multiple charges, including her acceptance of luxury goods from the Unification Church.

08 Apr 2026-09:40
Nigerian army rescues 31 worshippers after Easter church abduction

The Nigerian army successfully freed 31 worshippers on Sunday after a firefight with terrorists who had abducted them during an Easter service in Kaduna state.

06 Apr 2026-11:31
Ex-midwife enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

A former nurse made history Wednesday when she was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the world's 85 million-strong Anglican community.

26 Mar 2026-13:05

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