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The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue

The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last per
A Tohono O'odham family integrates Catholic and Native beliefs in the Arizona desert

A Tohono O'odham family integrates Catholic and Native beliefs in the Arizona desert

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — On St. John the Baptist’s feast day in late June, an extended Tohono O’odham family attends Mass out at their desert camp, where they gather to harvest saguaro fruit in a process sacred in their Native spirituality.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died.
Denmark arrests a man wanted in Germany for allegedly gathering information on Jews for Iran

Denmark arrests a man wanted in Germany for allegedly gathering information on Jews for Iran

BERLIN (AP) — A man suspected of gathering information on Jewish locations and individuals in Berlin for Iranian intelligence, possibly with a view to attacks, has been arrested in Denmark, German prosecutors said Tuesday.
Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sites

Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sites

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is assessing the damage and lashing out over the American and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear sites, though Tehran kept open the possibility Tuesday of resuming talks with Washington over its atomic program.
Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice

Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa and Latin America demanded climate justice for the parts of the world most affected by rising temperatures and rejected what they said were the “false solutions” promoted by wealthy countries.
74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food

74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli forces killed at least 74 people in Gaza on Monday with airstrikes that left 30 dead at a seaside cafe and gunfire that left 23 dead as Palestinians tried to get desperately needed food aid , witnesses and health officials said.

First US center to train Catholics on canonization process to open in 2026

(RNS) — The first formation center for canonization in the United States is scheduled to open at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California, in early 2026.

Christian broadcasters ask listeners to tune in to the fight for AM radio

(RNS) — Faith Radio president Scott Beigle’s quest for Christian radio started with 1070AM, a former CNN news station in Tallahassee, Florida.
Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, though some weary Palestinians were skeptical about the chances.