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Vatican’s Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the Legionaries of Christ.
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A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
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As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors is closing its doors
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Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role
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Ten Commandments won’t go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out
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Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Colombian bishop mentioned in a book on sexual abuse
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Colombian bishop who was mentioned in a book about priests and bishops who have allegedly committed acts of sexual abuse.
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Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan.
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Vatican unveils program for Pope Francis’ trip to Belgium and Luxembourg in September
The Vatican has released on Friday the program for Pope Francis’ trip to Belgium and Luxembourg in late September, where he will celebrate Mass for the faithful, as well as meeting with religious and political authorities.
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The bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in the attack on a mosque in Oman have been returned home
The bodies of four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman this week have been repatriated and handed to their families.
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Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
The top United Nations court says that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and called on it to end and for settlement construction to stop immediately.
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Appeals court hears Christian homeless shelter’s challenge to Washington anti-discrimination law
A Christian homeless shelter is challenging a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who don’t share its religious beliefs.
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For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts’ football stadium in what they’re calling the National Eucharistic Congress.
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30 years after attack on Argentina’s Jewish center, Milei makes promises. But the anguish remains
On each passing anniversary of the deadly 1994 attack against Argentina’s largest Jewish community center, Diana Malamud said she endures a brutal “Groundhog’s Day.”
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Not good faith: Vatican rejects broker’s claims at the close of a London trial over luxury property
The Vatican is insisting at the close of a trial in London that it was the victim of a years-long fraud over its investment in a London property.
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Man cleared of premeditated murder in Detroit synagogue leader’s death but could face 2nd trial
A jury has issued mixed results in the highly publicized murder case of a Detroit synagogue leader. Michael Jackson-Bolanos was acquitted of first-degree premeditated murder in the death of Samantha Woll.
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Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who visited a contested Jerusalem holy site?
Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, a move that could threaten the delicate Gaza cease-fire talks.
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Alabama executes man convicted of killing delivery driver during a 1998 robbery attempt
An Alabama man has been executed for the fatal shooting of a delivery driver during a 1998 robbery attempt.
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Dominican activists protest against a new criminal code that would maintain a total abortion ban
Activists in the Dominican Republic are protesting against a bill for a new criminal code that would retain a total abortion ban.
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Beloved priest Abbe Pierre was the conscience of France. Several women now accuse him of assault
An foundation says a legendary French priest and a lifelong advocate of the homeless has been accused of committing acts that would amount to “sexual assault or sexual harassment.”
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Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, while paying tribute to Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th month and tensions heighten between Hezbollah and the Israeli military.
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Israel’s military will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday. It could rattle the government
The Israeli military will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday. The step could destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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Iran’s Shiite Muslims commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura with processions
Iranian Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, a remembrance of the 7th century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.
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Pope urges religious orders to pray for new priests and nuns as their numbers continue to fall
Pope Francis is urging leaders of religious orders to work and pray harder for new priests and nuns to join.
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Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to discuss abortion restrictions, which have become a key issue in the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Seven decades after her death, Frida Kahlo’s take on spirituality remains a source of admiration
Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation. Why, then, did the Mexican artist depicted several religious symbols in the paintings she produced until her death on July 13, 1954?
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Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?
In 1966, Cheng Yen, a Buddhist nun living in eastern Taiwan, asked local housewives to contribute 50 cents a month to fund her charity.
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A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun’s message of compassion global
Tzu Chi is an international Buddhist organization led by the Venerable Cheng Yen, an 87-year-old nun living in Taiwan.
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Judge rejects effort by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to get records from Catholic church
A Washington state judge said Friday that Attorney General Bob Ferguson is not entitled to enforce a subpoena seeking decades of records from the Seattle Archdiocese.
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Alabama agrees to forgo autopsy of Muslim inmate scheduled to be executed next week
Alabama has agreed to forgo an autopsy of a Muslim inmate who is scheduled to be executed Thursday. Keith Edmund Gavin said the post-mortem procedure would violate his religious beliefs.
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The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
Mexican authorities have slapped a “closure” order on a 10-foot tall aquatic statue of the Greek god of the sea Poseidon that was erected in May in the Gulf of Mexico just off the beach in the town of Progreso, Yucatan.
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The GOP platform calls for ‘universal school choice.’ What would that mean for students?
National Republicans are poised to take up a platform next week that includes “universal school choice.”
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Knights of Columbus will cover up mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women
An influential Catholic charitable organization says it will cover up mosaics made by a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women.
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He was orphaned in the Holocaust and never met any family. Now he has cousins, thanks to DNA tests
An Israeli man orphaned during the Holocaust thought he would never meet any of his relatives. But through modern DNA science, Shalom Korai has been able to hug his second cousin in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control
A small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation.
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In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election
READING, Pa. (AP) — Religion and politics frequently overlap in Reading, an old industrial city in one of the most pivotal swing states of this year’s presidential election.
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