These eight stories show why this extraordinary year can truly be remembered as a time when hope shone bright.

Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it ...

New Year's Eve events across the world have been cancelled by local authorities due to safety fears, meaning tens of ...

In the United States, bishops gave thanks for the graces of the Holy Year and reflected on the importance of hope. Pope ...

Christmas Day in Los Angeles County included the customary Masses and church services celebrating the birth of Jesus along with annual events providing meals to the homeless and poor.

Father David Gallardo, pastor at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, celebrated the 10 a.m. Christmas Day Mass with joyful attendees celebrating the birth of Jesus — the “light of the world.” ...

Christmas Day in Los Angeles and Orange counties Thursday will include the customary Masses and church services celebrating ...

Christmas Eve in Los Angeles and Orange counties will be marked Wednesday by Masses and church services celebrating Jesus’ birth — as well as at the 66th annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, ...

Mass at Midnight is returning, according to the Diocese of Norwich. The event “is returning at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick this Christmas Eve,” according to a statement. “The Most Reverend Richard ...

Following the release of the Top 10 Angels prospects entering 2026, we’re discussing the state of their farm system at 2 p.m. ET. Have a question for Baseball America correspondent Taylor Blake Ward?

Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Angels system entering 2026. The top of the Angels system is headlined by Tyler Bremner, the No. 2 overall draft pick this past summer who has all ...

LONG BEACH — Los Alamitos’ football team learned about its standing in the community and the significance of its postseason run during a practice on Thanksgiving last week. The Griffins hosted about ...