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Hanukkah — known as “the festival of lights” — is a time of reflection and celebration for Jews across the world. Typically, ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Last year, before the massacre, Pope Francis urged Israelis and Palestinians to foster a "climate of trust." Information ...

Toronto, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This evening at The Distillery Historic District in Toronto, over 6,000 attendees brimming with holiday cheer counted down to help Santa light up the 2024 ...