The city of Aleppo, Syria, has been under intense siege since Dec. 1, marked by the shelling of the Latin Holy Land monastery in the Al-Furqan neighborhood. While no casualties or injuries were ...

KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a challenge to a 2024 decision that approved sweeping renovations to the Canticle Hotel, located at the Franciscan monastery on Beach Avenue ...

The premise behind the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America makes sense: Provide full-scale replicas of sacred sites for those who can’t make it abroad. This Epcot of religion, near ...

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — The newest member of St. Francis Monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is furry and has four legs. His name is Friar Carmelo, but they’ve nicknamed him Friar Bigotón (Spanish for ...

Built in the 15th century, the Franciscan Monastery is now a site of quiet and relaxation for travelers of all types. This walled-in complex possesses an incredible view of the harbor and the Pakleni ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BERLIN (AP) — Seventy-six Catholic nuns have ...