Attack struck a Greek Orthodox church in the southern province of Karak, home to one of Jordan's oldest Christian communities; security forces are hunting the assailants.
The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. Doctors say he has recovered from the operation, and a November trip to Latin America remains scheduled.
The 'PTL Club' founder rose to televangelism fame before scandals toppled his empire, then reinvented himself as an end-times broadcaster.
One of the world's largest religious gatherings draws 20-22 million worshippers to Iraq, defying war, heat, and geopolitical tensions.
Serving in Mission International says Rideout is in good health and in US care following his October abduction in Niamey.
Sarah Mullally expresses lament for Church's slavery role as London clergy are urged to preach antiracism
As Congress debates making daylight saving time permanent, Orthodox Jewish groups warn it would delay morning prayers and disrupt religious life.
Rights advocates confirm release of pastor detained in October, weeks after Trump raised case with Xi Jinping.
Massive processions expected in Tehran as theocracy mobilizes millions for burial reminiscent of Khomeini's 1989 funeral.
The Society of St. Pius X faces unprecedented Vatican sanctions after consecrating bishops without papal approval, invalidating sacraments and warning the faithful.