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GOP congresswoman draws bipartisan rebuke over anti-Sikh remarks

Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) drew widespread criticism earlier this month after claiming that it was inappropriate for a Sikh religious leader to deliver the openi...

An Asian pope? Filipino cardinal emerges as frontrunner for papacy

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April 25, 2025

An Asian pope? Filipino cardinal emerges as frontrunner for papacy

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, has emerged as among the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death on Monday...

Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot

Entertainment

November 6, 2024

Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot

The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the Catholic Church’s mascot for the 2025 J...

Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life

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October 8, 2024

Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life

Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and relationships using...

Pope Francis offers Vatican refuge to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi

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September 26, 2024

Pope Francis offers Vatican refuge to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi

Pope Francis has called for the liberation of Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, offering Vatican territory as a refuge for her. The pontiff rep...

US pastor released from Chinese prison after nearly 2 decades

China

September 16, 2024

US pastor released from Chinese prison after nearly 2 decades

David Lin, a pastor from California, was freed from a Chinese prison after nearly 20 years, the State Department announced on Sunday. His release marks the reso...

Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour

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September 11, 2024

Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania that has drawn attention to the Catho...

Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, the world’s 2nd most Catholic country

Asia

September 9, 2024

Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, the world’s 2nd most Catholic country

Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday to a jubilant reception, marking his first visit to the world’s most Catholic country outside Vatican City since it...

Pope Francis lauds Indonesians for having large families instead of pets

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September 6, 2024

Pope Francis lauds Indonesians for having large families instead of pets

Pope Francis praised Indonesians for their large families during a meeting with President Joko Widodo on Wednesday, comparing them to people in other countries...

Asia

September 4, 2024

Pope Francis begins Asia-Pacific tour in Indonesia

Pope Francis started his longest and farthest trip yet, landing in Jakarta to kick off a 12-day Asia Pacific tour that will also take him to Papua New Guinea, T...

US officials meet with Dalai Lama in NY amid Beijing’s disapproval

China

August 22, 2024

US officials meet with Dalai Lama in NY amid Beijing’s disapproval

On Wednesday, senior U.S. State Department and White House officials, including Uzra Zeya and Kelly Razzouk, met with the Dalai Lama in New York, reaffirming th...

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