Ireland’s Catholic cardinal hospitalized after falling ill at church service; condition stable

Irish Catholic cardinal falls ill, hospitalized

Rival Lebanese politicians take battles to soccer field to mark 35th anniversary of civil war

Lebanese mark war’s outbreak with political soccer

Census bureau works with Muslim leaders to encourage community wary of scrutiny to participate

Census encourages wary Muslims to complete surveys

President, PM greet nation on Baisakhi

NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice-President Hamid Ansari Tuesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu — festivals that are celebrated in different parts of the country to mark the advent of the new year.

Los Angeles church becomes Art of Living centre

BANGALORE - A 100-year-old church in Los Angeles, a registered national monument, has been offered to the Art of Living to run its community service initiatives.

Himachal temples allowed to sell gold, silver

SHIMLA - The Himachal Pradesh assembly Tuesday allowed state-administered temples to sell part of the gold and silver they received as donations from devotees.

Hot lines in Europe log massive jump in calls alleging abuse by Catholic priests

European abuse hot lines log jump in calls