Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Tensions rise after North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months. It also launched a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
North Korea launches ballistic missile amid US-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Notre Dame Cathedral spire gets golden rooster back: see the photos
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
Alex Batty, missing British boy, found alive in France after 6 years
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
Prince Harry wins historic lawsuit after judge finds tabloid hacked his phone
Prince Harry was awarded over 140,000 pounds ($180,000) in the first of several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial in his battles with the press.
Video shows Ukrainian council member throw grenades at village meeting; dozens injured
Warning: The video in this article is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
‘The feeling was magical’: Fishermen spot hundreds of dolphins leaping through English channel
We saw huge amounts of dolphins jumping, chasing and swimming together, and before we knew it, we were in the middle of the pod,” Jake Davidson recalled.
NFL to play regular season game in Brazil in 2024
NFL officials said the game is taking place at Arena Corinthians, the site of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Turkish club president arrested after punching referee following soccer match
Turkish president Faruk Koca attacked a referee, who fell to the ground and was also kicked in a melee when fans stormed a soccer field.
Watch: Driver flees from police, crashes into pub narrowly missing customers
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to two years in jail after a high-speed police chase culminated in a dramatic crash into a pub in England.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.