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Minneapolis archbishop resigns after charges over abuse scandal

by David Gibson

U.S. Jewish numbers no longer declining, but demographic worries persist

by Lauren Markoe

John McDougall, army chaplain, 'regrets' book promotion video

by Tom Vanden Brook

In Burundi election, Catholic Church could be swing vote

by Christina Goldbaum

Pope Francis meets Putin for a diplomatically difficult talk

by Rosie Scammell

Francis sets up abuse tribunal for bishops

by David Gibson

Abuse of religious groups spurring Eritrea migrants, UN report says

by Fredrick Nzwili

Ingeborg Syllm-Rapoport, 102, finally awarded Ph.D. that Nazis denied her

by Jaleesa Jones

Israel or Jerusalem? Supreme Court decides passport case

by Warren Richey

Conservative Jews upset with Israeli president over scrapped bar mitzvah service

by Michele Chabin

Putin to visit Pope Francis amid Ukraine tensions

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Pope Francis on Wednesday, with pressure on the pontiff to speak up about the Kremlin’s role in the Ukraine conflict.

by Rosie Scammell

Despite Pakistan’s 'third gender' recognition, discrimination is widespread

by Yasir Habib Khan

Blessing of the bikes helps churches make climate change a local issue

by Ron Csillag

Obama to Catholic health leaders: Only 'cynics' would dismantle health reform

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

Ugandan priest: LGBT people are fleeing to Kenya

by Renee K. Gadoua

Right-to-die act inspired by Brittany Maynard passes California Senate

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

China knocks down crosses, faithful put them back

by Robert Marquand

Lama Surya Das, longtime meditation teacher, chides self-centered use of mindfulness

by Jay Michaelson

How IS teaches hate: insights from an ex-al-Qaeda jihadist

by Nicholas Blanford

Nigeria's president revamps military forces fighting Boko Haram

by Paula Rogo

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