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Details emerge, questions persist after British bishop’s court appearance on child rape charges

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Palestinian vendors wait for clients in Manger Square in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP.)

Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza

Dec 20, 2025
Jalal Bwaitel,
Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

People walk in Manger Square, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. World-famous Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem have been put on hold due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. (Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP.)

Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas

Dec 18, 2023
Julia Frankel,
Jalal Bwaitel

Saint Andrew’s Parish in Leicester, England, after it was damaged by a fire on July 28, 2026. (Credit: Rev. Johannes Arens.)

Anglican priest ‘chuffed’ by message from Pope Leo after fire hit his church in Leicester

Aug 13
Charles Collins

Bishop Christopher Saunders of Broome, left, tries to play a didgeridoo during a World Youth Day 2008 media event in Sydney, Australia, on April 17, 2008. (Credit: Rob Griffith/AP.)

Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

Aug 13
Associated Press

British bishop condemns Israeli military closure of last fully Christian village in Palestine

Aug 13
Crux Now Staff

A fan wears a promotional pope hat during a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox on Aug. 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Credit: Melissa Tamez/AP.)

Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park

Aug 13
Jay Cohen

Details emerge, questions persist after British bishop’s court appearance on child rape charges

Aug 14
Fionn Shiner

British bishop condemns Israeli military closure of last fully Christian village in Palestine

Aug 13
Crux Now Staff

Adult baptisms increase in Germany as overall numbers continue to decline

Aug 13
Fionn Shiner

Saint Andrew’s Parish in Leicester, England, after it was damaged by a fire on July 28, 2026. (Credit: Rev. Johannes Arens.)

Anglican priest ‘chuffed’ by message from Pope Leo after fire hit his church in Leicester

Aug 13
Charles Collins