Vatican Report Blames Pope John Paul II, Others For McCarrick's Rise
McCarrick was defrocked last year after a church trial found him guilty of sexually abusing minors.

Ramadan begins in Mideast amid high costs, hopes for peace
During the coming four weeks, Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for evening meals.

What is the future of the papacy?
Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.

Pope Francis Presides Over Pope Benedict's Funeral In Vatican City
Benedict was the leader of the church’s conservative wing and is considered one of the world’s greatest theologians.
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Utah law aims to curb teen use of TikTok, Instagram
Utah's governor has signed sweeping legislation aimed at trying to significantly lower use of TikTok and Instagram among young people.

Murdaugh family items offered to highest bidder
Household items once belonging to Alex and Maggie Murdaugh have been put up for auction after the once-prominent attorney was sentenced to prison.

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online
Experts warn that AI-generated images can and will contribute to misinformation, especially online.