Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas this weekend
Friday is Christmas Eve for Orthodox Christians around the world. A member of the Orthodox faith in British Columbia, Canada, talks about her community's holiday traditions.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI's funeral was held at the Vatican
Former Pope Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican Thursday after his funeral, bringing an end to an unprecedented decade in which a reigning pope lived side by side with his predecessor.
UAE calls for U.N. meeting after Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
The United Arab Emirates is calling for a U.N. Security Council meeting. A far-right Israeli minister visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a move criticized by Arab states that have ties with Israel.
Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope
Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.
Thousands of mourners pack St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Benedict
For the first time, one pope is presiding over the funeral of his predecessor. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral mass for Pope Benedict, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 95.
'American Caliph' revisits one of the most dramatic hostage crises in U.S. history
In 1977, gunmen led by a charismatic Muslim leader stormed three locations in Washington, D.C., taking more than 100 people hostage. Journalist Shahan Mufti examines the incident in a new book.
Criticism has followed Israel's new security minister's visit to Jerusalem site
It didn't take long for Israel's most controversial new cabinet minister to touch off international reaction with a visit to Jerusalem's most sensitive religious site.
Tens of thousands visit the Vatican to pay respects to former Pope Benedict XVI
The body of the former Pope Benedict XVI, who died at the age of 95 on Saturday - lay in state on Monday for the first of three days before his funeral on Thursday.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI's body begins lying in state at the Vatican
Ahead of a funeral on Thursday, mourners are paying respects to the late Pope Benedict, whose remains are on public display at the Vatican.
Thousands queue to pay tribute as the body of retired pope Benedict XVI lies in state
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday as thousands of people filed by to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago.