Jesuit priests demand transparency in Vatican’s artist case
AdminsOne of the Vatican’s leading Jesuit advisers on preventing clergy sexual abuse is calling for church authorities to shed more light on the case of a famous Jesuit artist who…
Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges that what he calls his “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that his…
Mexico to cut elections funding, ease online voting
Mexico's ruling party has pushed through an electoral reform that reduces funding for the country's electoral oversight agency MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s ruling party quickly pushed through an electoral reform Wednesday…
Blinken threatens travel ban for Sudanese who endanger deal
The U.S. secretary of state has warned Sudanese leaders that America will impose a travel ban on any individuals who threaten to derail Sudan’s fragile democratic transition CAIRO -- Secretary of…
Peru’s president ousted by Congress in political crisis
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress and arrested on a charge of rebellion Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the…
Eruption of Mount Semeru, Indonesia’s tallest volcano, prompts evacuations for thousands living downslope
Mount Semeru killed 51 people when it erupted in December 2021. Several villages surrounding Mount Semeru, Indonesia's tallest volcano, have been blanketed in ash and soot following its latest eruption.…
5 killed in bar shooting in Mexican resort of Acapulco
Five men were have been gunned down in a bar in Mexico's Pacific coast resort of Acapulco MEXICO CITY -- Five men were were gunned down Monday in a bar in Mexico’s…
Mexico pledges to complete huge elevated train in one year
Mexico's troubled Maya Train tourist project will now include a 50-mile (78 kilometer) stretch of elevated trackway through the jungle MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s troubled Maya Train tourist project will now…
Russia’s Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has driven a vehicle across a bridge to Crimea that was damaged by a truck bomb attack in October MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to…
With candles and flashlights, Ukrainians maintain daily routines despite blackouts caused by Russian attacks
Ukrainians say going about their daily lives has become an act of resistance. KYIV, Ukraine -- At one school in Kyiv, students and teachers are continuing to go to class, even…