Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St.

New prayer timings come into effect on Jan 2, 2026 The new timing does not conflict with Islamic law, as Friday prayer can be validly held anytime between noon and afternoon (Asr) prayer. Afra ...

Pope Leo XIV looks up at the ceiling of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, more commonly called the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul during a visit Nov. 29, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Lola Gomez Leaving Villa Barberini, ...

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque Pope removed his shoes for the visit, but didn't pray Vatican appeared surprised by lack of papal prayer Leo, first US pope, visiting Turkey until Sunday Pope ...

Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Istanbul Did he or didn’t he? As Pope Leo XIV, on ...

Luke Combs is joining BigXthaPlug to perform their duet, "Pray Hard," at the 2025 CMA Awards, and the powerful lyrics are sure to inspire fans at home. BigXthaPlug is the stage name of a rapper whose ...

Vatican City — King Charles III met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican, and the British monarch made history as the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly ...

*New York Times bestselling author Terry Terry McMillan returns with a new romantic drama on Lifetime, “Preach, Pray, Love,” featuring Karrueche Tran as Charlie Jones, a platinum-selling rapper whose ...

ABC News understands that Dolly Parton is continuing to work. Dolly Parton's sister sought to reassure fans on Tuesday after asking them to pray for the country music star earlier in the day. On ...

Elizabeth Gilbert had murder on her mind — and seriously considered poisoning the love of her life. The popular author underwent a radical life change after penning the best-selling “Eat, Pray, Love” ...

Political assassinations, terrorism, hate crimes, and mass violence such as school shootings are all the same species of thing: an attempt to use violence to make a statement or cause change.

Legal scholars and pastors consider the president’s call for the formation of prayer groups for the nation. This week the White House issued detailed prayer guidance, urging Americans to pray an hour ...