China says boy picked by Dalai Lama now a college graduate
BEIJING (AP) — A boy who disappeared 25 years ago after being picked by the Dalai Lama as Tibetan Buddhism’s second-highest figure is now working at an undetermined job.
2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at church near Fort Worth, Texas
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas (AP) — Congregants shot and killed a man who opened fire in a church near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, killing the attacker, police said. A person ...
Yom Kippur shooting in Germany latest indication of increasing anti-Semitism
(AP) — The shooting that left two dead and several injured as Jews observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for their faith, has shined a spotlight on the worldwide rise of anti-Semitic incidents.
Police: No sign that Duluth synagogue fire was hate crime
(AP) — Police are recommending that prosecutors charge Matthew James Amiot, 36, of Duluth, for arson in the fire that destroyed the 118-year-old Adas Israel Congregation last week.
Curfew eased partially in Kashmir for Friday prayers
NEW DELHI (AP) — The mostly Muslim region has been under a security lockdown since India's Hindu nationalist-led government announced it was revoking its special constitutional status.
Vatican names new leader of West Virginia diocese to replace Bransfield
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan will lead the Wheeling-Charleston diocese after a scandal over the former bishop's sexual harassment of adults and lavish spending.
House fire devours Baptist church in Savannah, Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Reports say the homes and church were vacant at the time of the fire, and no injuries have been reported.
Hindu pilgrimage begins amid high security in Indian Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Thousands of Hindu pilgrims began the arduous trek to an icy Himalayan cave in disputed Kashmir on Monday, with tens of thousands of Indian government forces guarding roads and mountain passes.
Indiana archbishop defends firing of teacher in gay marriage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — More than 100 Cathedral students and other opponents of Thompson's actions held a prayer protest later Thursday outside the archdiocesan offices near downtown Indianapolis.
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted regularly by extremists.
Pope meets with Mormon leadership in Rome to dedicate temple
VATICAN CITY (AP) — 'We have much in common,' the LDS' leader tweeted. 'The differences in doctrine are real and they're important but they're not nearly as important as the things we have in common.'
Pope opens Lent with call to avoid 'clutches of consumerism'
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has urged Roman Catholic faithful to free themselves from the 'clutches of consumerism and the snares of selfishness' as he marked the start of Lent.
$6.3M raised for synagogue massacre families, survivors
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A $6.3 million fund established in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will primarily be split among the families of the dead and survivors of the worst attack on Jews in U.S. history.
Kentucky bishop apologizes for reaction to viral encounter
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — An initial joint statement from the Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School on Saturday had condemned the students for their actions.
Filipino Muslims approve new autonomous region in referendum
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Muslims in the southern Philippines overwhelmingly approved in a referendum the creation of a new autonomous region in hopes of ending nearly half a century of unrest, election officials said.
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