Churches

Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties

People inspecting the damage at a site targeted by Jordanian air strikes in the north-eastern countryside of Daraa on Oct 27.

Jordan says its air force struck ‘militant hideouts’ in Syria after church attack

The Oct 23 assault during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan (above) had killed nine people.

Jordan arrests three relatives over deadly church attack after shoot-out, officials say

Nine people were killed and 40 others wounded in the church attack on Oct 23.

Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him

A photo of the grounds of St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, taken on Oct 24.

Gunmen kill 7 at Jordan church, king vows retaliation

Assailants stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate before opening fire, the public security directorate said in a statement.

Pope Leo calls off Assisi peace visit on doctors’ advice after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV made the decision on doctors’ advice to support his recovery following thoracic surgery.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) faced criticism from its allies over a diesel deal with Russia that critics cast as an economic bailout for Moscow.

Kenyan starvation cult leader convicted of murder over deaths of 190 children, one adult

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan cult leader, arrives for his judgment at the Mombasa High Court, Kenya, on Oct 19.

Ecuador priest urges flock to cherish life, before being fatally struck by falling crucifix

The Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was celebrating Mass that was being livestreamed when a crucifix fell from a wall and struck him.

2 South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

Records of the alleged attacks included signs that AI tools were used during the intrusion.

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