In the early 1800s, Black women ‘luminaries’ lit Newport’s streets. One woman is looking to rekindle that legacy.
Sierra Jones is the founder of LMNRY, and is the only black woman-owned business on historic Thames Street in Newport.
Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic Church in hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.
Indigenous community rallies around slain San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike
Emily Pike, 14, was found dead near Globe. Leaked details about the condition of her body has sparked outcry around the ...
Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
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Health woes overshadow Pope Francis’ 12th year as head of Catholic Church
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a ...
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Many Argentine Catholics pray for long-awaited papal visit
On this day 12 years ago, Pope Francis became the first pope from Latin America. Since then, in all of his travels around the ...
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Fake men of God, prophets deceiving people with candles – Pastor Giwa
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged Nigerians to disregard any pastor who asks ...
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New Haven’s Final Slave Auction Remembered
Lucy and Lois Tritton were paraded through the streets of New Haven, led by a drummer shouting “slaves for sale.” The mother ...
Castlecore Takes Homes Back to the Middle Ages in the Most Modern Way
The Middle Ages are defined as the period between the years 500 and 1500 in Europe. They're also sometimes referred to as the ...
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In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ambivalence. By Billy Witz Reporting from Pittsburgh Congregants ...
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At Gemelli Hospital, workers and visitors unite in prayer for Pope Francis
From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...