Catholicism

For two years, Ismail al-Kanon and his mother, Jandar Nasi, were captives of ISIS. More than most living under the terror group’s rule, they had reason to expect that they would never escape — because they were Iraqi Christians.

How an Iraqi Christian teenager survived two years in the heart of the ISIS 'caliphate'

For two years, Ismail al-Kanon and his mother, Jandar Nasi, were captives of ISIS. More than most living under the terror group’s rule, they had reason to expect that they would never escape — because they were Iraqi Christians. Here is the story of how they kept their faith, survived and escaped.

How an Iraqi Christian teenager survived two years in the heart of the ISIS 'caliphate'
Mother Teresa statue in Kolkata

Songs and celebrations in Kolkata for Mother Teresa's sainthood

Songs and celebrations in Kolkata for Mother Teresa's sainthood
Pope Francis with cardinals as he arrives to lead the synod on the family at the Vatican October 9, 2015.

When in Rome...

When in Rome...
Francis greets the crowd outside of the Vatican in Rome on September 5, 2015.

Everybody loves Pope Francis, even atheists

Everybody loves Pope Francis, even atheists