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Europe October 15, 2016

Pope's Jesuit order elects its 1st Latin American leader

The Jesuits have elected their first-ever Latin American leader, following in the footsteps of the cardinals who elected the Jesuit Pope Francis as history's first Latin American pope.

VIDEO October 14, 2016

Will supporters continue to defend Donald Trump?

New round of accusations

VIDEO October 14, 2016

Should Christians vote for Trump?

Christian voters face dilemma

Europe October 14, 2016

Presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq angers Baghdad

Tucked behind Bashiqa Mountain in northern Iraq, some 500 Turkish troops stationed alongside a local militia say they are training and arming Iraqi fighters to help defeat the Islamic State group.

Europe October 14, 2016

Russian Patriarch's visit to queen stirs some complaints

The head of Russia's Orthodox Church begins a four-day visit to Britain Saturday that includes an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, but his visit has stirred some resistance because of his strong support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Europe October 14, 2016

Rights chief: Turkey must stick to rule of law during purge

The chief of Europe's top human rights body says Turkey must stick to the rule of law and human rights principles when prosecuting those it accuses of involvement in July's failed coup to buttress its reputation as a nation that has reconciled democracy with Islam.

RELIGION October 14, 2016

'Congada' in Brazil mixes African roots, Christian rites

Pulsing drums reverberate through the streets of this central Brazilian city as thousands of people in colorful garb march, dance and shimmy their way toward Our Lady of the Rosary church.

Europe October 14, 2016

Turkey issues new warrants for 189 judges, prosecutors

Turkey's state-run agency says authorities have issued warrants for the detention of 189 more judges and prosecutors as part of an investigation into the failed military coup in July.

Pacific October 14, 2016

Australia court says bishop to face charges he hid sex abuse

A Roman Catholic archbishop in Australia has failed for the second time to stop a criminal prosecution against him over allegations he covered up for a pedophile priest in the 1970s.

RELIGION October 14, 2016

Nepal's most popular Buddhist nun is a musical rock star

There is one Buddhist nun everyone in Nepal knows by name — not because she's a religious icon and a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, nor for her work running a girl's school and a hospital for kidney patients.