Uninhabited Baker Island is among the last to see the new year, as 2026 takes 26 hours to roll across the globe.

"For each of us, every day can be the beginning of a new life, thanks to God's generous love, his mercy and the response of our freedom." ...

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first public Mass of 2026 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV has opened 2026 with a plea for peace. He is singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and ...

Knowing when to take down your Christmas tree isn't cut and dry, so let tradition — or your personal preference — guide you ...

Recap New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the ...

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a very busy year at the Vatican in 2026, with important events such as the conclusion of the ...

As the church marks the end of the Jubilee Year of Hope of two popes, Catholics are reflecting on how that theme took on new ...

Woodhouse Nepinak addressed the Assembly of First Nations' December meeting citing its failure to consult meaningfully with ...

Martha Jo Blake was arrested in the death of her 97-year-old mother Patricia Blake. Blake told investigators the two had ...

The five-minute display in Auckland involved 3,500 fireworks launched from various floors of the 787ft Sky Tower.

Pope Leo XIV has closed out 2025 with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile ...