Milestones
In historic votes, Lutherans elect two African-American women bishops
By Mark A. Kellner — May 7, 2018
(RNS) — The votes mark an inclusive step forward for the 'most white' of the nation's mainline Protestant denominations, according to Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
Pope Francis jokes early birthday greetings may bring a jinx
By David Gibson — December 14, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The pontiff, who turns 80 on Saturday, joked that the crowd singing "Happy Birthday" to him could bring bad luck.
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