Pope Presides Over Christmas Eve Mass: 'Our Hearts Are in Bethlehem'
contact@hellonews.website Vatican City — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding…
2023
On Weekend Before Christmas, ‘Aquaman’ Sequel Drifts to First at Box Office
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas Monday. The DC and Warner Bros. superhero sequel starring Jason…
Security Increased for Christmas Celebrations in Germany, Austria Amid Attack Concerns
FRANKFURT, Germany — Sightseeing visits were barred at Germany’s landmark cathedral in Cologne and Christmas Eve worshippers faced security checks to get into midnight Mass there Sunday as police responded…
Serbian Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Threatening City Hall
Belgrade, Serbia — Police in Serbia fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building Sunday in protest of what election observers said…
Bipartisan Compromises to Reduce Gun Violence in US Still Elusive
As mass shootings continue to claim lives in the United States, the Biden administration has announced more support to help states reduce gun violence. But bipartisan compromise in Congress is…
Manchester United Announces Deal to Sell up to 25% of EPL Club to UK Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe
MANCHESTER, England — More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake…
US Official: Israel's War on Hamas Elevates Threats Outside of Conflict Zone
Israel continues its military operations against Hamas and its allies ahead of one of Christianity’s major holidays. But in the United States, officials warn of heightened threats due to the…
As 2023 Draws to Close, Notre Dame’s Reconstruction Offers Light
Paris — With bleak December weather gripping the French capital and world attention dominated by the bloody conflict in Gaza, the slow reemergence of Paris’ fire-battered Notre Dame cathedral is…
Biden Stumps on Economy, Abortion, Democracy – and on Not Being Trump
US President Joe Biden describes next year’s election as a battle for “the soul” of this nation. His campaign has centered on that – as well as on threats to…
Moldova's Pro-European President Sandu s Says She Will Seek Second Term
CHISINAU — Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu said on Sunday she intends to run for a second presidential term in late 2024 to bring the issue of the country’s European…
The Bernstein Children on ‘Maestro’
The interview takes place over three continents. There’s one virtual zoom window overlooking four living rooms: Two in New York, one in New Zealand, and one at THR Roma‘s office…
Biden Campaigns on Economy, Abortion, Democracy — and Not Being Trump
philadelphia / washington — U.S. President Joe Biden describes next year’s election as a battle for “the soul” of his nation. His campaign has centered on that, and assertions that…
Bionic Prostheses Empower Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers
KYIV, Ukraine — When Alexis Cholas lost his right arm as a volunteer combat medic near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, his civilian career as a surgeon was over.…
Polish Farmers to Suspend Protest at Ukraine Border
WARSAW, Poland — Polish farmers will suspend a protest at the border crossing with Ukraine at Medyka from Sunday, but truckers will continue blockades at three other crossings over Christmas…
Russian Shelling Kills 4, Injures 9 in Ukraine’s Kherson
At least four people were killed and nine others wounded in Russian shelling in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson over the past 24 hours, regional authorities said on Sunday.…