Europe September 25, 2016 Pope backs opposition to Mexico's gay-marriage proposal Pope Francis has voiced support for Mexican bishops and citizens opposing the government's push to legalize same-sex marriage.
Middle East September 25, 2016 Jordanian writer accused of sharing cartoon that offended Muslims shot dead A prominent Jordanian writer on Sunday was shot dead in front of the courthouse where he had been on trial for sharing a cartoon deemed offensive to Islam.
RELIGION September 25, 2016 Tens of thousands march against same-sex marriage in Mexico Tens of thousands of people are marching in Mexico City in opposition to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's push to legalize same-sex marriage.
RELIGION September 25, 2016 Priests murders' rattle Mexican city gripped by violence In this eastern Mexican oil town already weary of rising gangland violence and extortion, the abduction and murder of two priests this week sank many residents only deeper into despair.
Europe September 24, 2016 European leaders discuss ways to solve migrant crisis Austria's chancellor has convened a meeting of his German, Greek and west Balkans counterparts on strategies to deal with Europe's migrant crisis.
Europe September 24, 2016 Pope receives relatives of Nice attack victims at Vatican Pope Francis has received relatives of the victims of this summer's truck attack in Nice, France, offering "immense compassion" and encouraging them not to respond to hatred with hatred.
Europe September 23, 2016 Vatican makes new rules for miracles in saint-making The Vatican has issued new rules for the process to determine if healings qualify as miracles for sainthood, including safeguards against possible financial abuses.
Europe September 23, 2016 Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants hate speech case dropped Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders is appealing for judges to throw out a hate speech case against him, saying it is a political issue that should not be handled in a criminal court.
RELIGION September 23, 2016 Guam leader Oks bill ending time limits in child sex cases Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo said he signed a bill Friday that would lift the statute of limitations on child sex abuse charges for civil cases, a move that Catholic leaders say could bankrupt the church in the largely Catholic U.S. territory.
CONFLICTS September 23, 2016 Ex-Brazilian finance chief Mantega arrested in fraud probe Former Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega has been arrested in connection with the sprawling corruption scandal at the state-run oil giant Petrobras.