Europe March 16, 2017 Pope says he's studying possible trip to South Sudan Pope Francis says he's studying the possibility of going to South Sudan, the East African nation suffering famine and civil war.
Europe March 16, 2017 Copy this: Vatican stakes out rights to Pope Francis' image God's love may be free, but the Vatican says it has a copyright on the pope.
Europe March 16, 2017 The Latest: Opposition leader backs US tack on IS, Iran The Latest on developments in Syria and at peace talks in Geneva (all times local): 2:45 p.m.
RELIGION March 16, 2017 Survivors denounce Vatican handling of Peru abuse case Victims of Latin America's latest charismatic Catholic leader-turned-sexual predator are denouncing the Vatican's handling of the case, saying the six-year delay and final resolution are anything but satisfactory for survivors of his sexual, psychological and physical violence.
Europe March 16, 2017 Pope quietly trims sanctions for sex abusers seeking mercy Pope Francis has quietly reduced sanctions against a handful of pedophile priests, applying his vision of a merciful church even to its worst offenders in ways that survivors of abuse and the pope's own advisers question.
US March 16, 2017 Iranian director sends video to message to US rally An Oscar-nominated Iranian film director has sent a video message to a rally attended by celebrities and top talent agents.
Europe March 16, 2017 IS stashed treasures in trenches, smashed walls to shock The European Union and the World Bank are in discussions to help pay for the rebuilding of cultural heritage destroyed by the Islamic State group in Iraq.
GLOBAL ECONOMY March 16, 2017 Egypt officials: Christian killed in Sinai, sixth in a month Egyptian security officials say suspected Islamic militants gunned down a Coptic Christian inside his home in northern Sinai, the sixth such killing in a month's time in the restive region.
RELIGION March 16, 2017 Indonesian authorities shutter minority Ahmadiyah mosque An Ahmadiyah mosque has been shuttered by authorities in Indonesia after Muslim groups called for protests against a minority they regard as heretical.