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At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace
Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...
An artist depicts workaday life, the dishes, the laundry, the parenting
Helena Wurzel’s guiding philosophy, in paintings and collages, is “about being a woman in contemporary society.” ...
What’s going on with abortion? Most of the action is happening in the states.
Here’s the latest, from fights over what constitutes an “emergency” to interstate wrangling over abortion pills.
Ron Mariano, Quincy native, earmarks $25m for parking garage
Massachusetts House leaders tucked $25 million for a parking garage in downtown Quincy into a spending bill backed by revenue ...
As construction costs rise, some in Cambridge question the city’s affordable housing rules
Some developers say the rules may be making otherwise profitable projects too costly to build and stopping them before ...
In the season of sneezes, how many times can you say ‘God bless you!’ to an allergy sufferer?
A well-meaning co-worker hollers ``God bless you!’’ whenever anyone sneezes. Those of us with colds or allergies tend to ...
The best — and worst — of the Dunkin’ menu, according to a food writer with opinions
I ordered from all corners of the menu, venturing beyond doughnuts. I visited my local brick-and-mortar branch for maximum ...
Josh Kraft is prioritizing winning over Black voters in Boston’s mayoral race. Is it working?
A first-time candidate up against a savvy incumbent, Kraft believes his narrow path to victory runs directly through Roxbury ...
US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks
American and Philippine forces would proceed with other live-fire maneuvers off Zambales on Monday despite the premature ...
Cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers
The theft, which happened late Sunday, affected dozens of trains traveling between Madrid and Andalucía, just as many people ...
Defensive focus gave the Revolution a purpose, now the offense is starting to find its footing
In seven MLS seasons, Gil has rarely been known to leave his feet, except after having been taken down by a frustrated ...
Nine people shot at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nine people were shot at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb Sunday night, police said. Police received calls reporting shots around 7:45 p.m. at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & ...