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Pope to visit D.C., New York in April: First visit to the U.S.

Bishops aim to shape political consciences: Voting choices "may affect the individual's salvation"

European panel wary on religious rights in Turkey: European Union membership at stake

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Male abuse? A prominent Muslim cleric in Malaysia has urged Malaysian women to stop wearing figure-hugging clothes. He calls the wearing of such clothing a form of emotional abuse of men, since it makes it hard for them to focus on their prayers and disturbs their sleep (UPI).

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Film argues that Bible does not condemn homosexuality: For the Bible Tells Me So

Big-dollar verdict won't stop Phelps's antigay crusade: $10.9 million jury award

Episcopal pastor, accused of theft, joins dissidents: Continues to occupy church property

Calvin tells black professor to find a Reformed church: Issue sparks student protest

Death leaves void on religious freedom panel: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Texas Baptists elect female president: Growing diversity in state convention

Anglicans, Catholics still differ on Mary: What is an acceptable diversity of belief

Methodist bishops urge immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq: A near-unanimous vote

Pittsburgh begins exit from Episcopal Church: Dissident diocese

Philadelphia bishop suspended pending Episcopal trial: Charged with protecting accused sex offender

Court says transgender UMC pastor may stay: No prohibition in church Book of Discipline

Kinnamon installed as NCC executive: "Unity is not synonymous with agreement"

Vatican leader, others call Global Christian Forum vital innovation: Broadest range of Christian traditions ever

Senator probes finances of televangelists: A response to complaints from the public

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