Three Popes, Paul VI, John Paul II, and Francis, have visited Uganda, making it the only country in sub-Saharan Africa to ...

Earlier in the day ... 14 ballots to find a pope. John Paul I — the pope who reigned for 33 days in 1978 — was elected on the fourth ballot. His successor, John Paul II, needed eight.

As we hit the halfway mark of the year, reflect back on some of the most prominent public figures lost so far in 2025.

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German-born Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, a native of Poland, never publicly relinquished citizenship in their home countries. John Paul was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years.

Wallace won two state championships with the fastest time ran among the five classifications at the TSSAA championships. The ...

It's no wonder Kevin Smith made the controversial religious satire Dogma, as his Catholic faith has been strongly knotted ...

Joss was best known as the voice of John Redcorn on "King of the Hill," which ran from 1997 to 2008. A reboot is scheduled to ...

Trump ordered his administration to investigate former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign pardons and other ...

The Family Service of Roanoke Valley hosted its 16th annual Youth Service Day on Saturday. The event is part of a global initiative that local organizer Karen Pillis said takes place in more than ...

The Ravens have filled their need for a big-bodied, run-stuffing nose tackle, signing veteran John Jenkins Monday. Jenkins, 35, previously agreed to terms with the Ravens last month and officially ...

For those who knew her, Annie Anaya wasn’t just a relative or a neighbor—she was the heart of the community, and known by ...