The United States Forest Service will conduct the burn off Guillard Lake Road and Guillard Lake Circle in the Francis Marion National Forest. Berkeley County officials said smoke will likely head ...

Francis, 88, greeted crowds from a wheelchair in St. Peter's Square. LONDON -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago. Francis ...

Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance on Sunday, the first time the leader of the Catholic Church has been seen in public since leaving hospital two weeks ago. Francis greeted crowds at ...

His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City When Pope Francis first appeared to the world on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica ...

Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca are beloved characters who add depth and humor to the series. The Star Wars franchise boasts a huge amount of lore since the first movie A New Hope debuted ...

Marion is competing against Bend, Oregon in the Strong Towns competition. The winner of the competition will receive national recognition and a documentary about the town. Marion is considered a ...

Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending a month in hospital battling pneumonia.

In a church where hard-line traditionalists have feuded with Pope Francis, some see a need for a peacemaker. Others believe a Vatican in financial crisis requires first and foremost a fundraiser.

To highlight the beginning of spring sports, here are the first athlete of the week fan polls for the Marion Star. Readers can vote as often as allowed at MarionStar.com and its app through early ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Gemelli hospital in Rome The Vatican on Sunday released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized 31 days ago, showing him ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis ’ condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said in signaling further ...