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Millions expected for final Mass of Pope's trip to Brazil.
Pilgrims staked out spots on the sand of Copacabana beach for an all-night slumber party ahead of the final Mass of Pope Francis' stay in Brazil, a trip that has drawn rapturous crowds of up to 3 million faithful.
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Is This The Most Embarrassing Interview Fox News Has Ever Done?
Reza Aslan, a religious scholar with a Ph.D. in the sociology of religions from the University of California and author of the new book, “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” went on FoxNews.com’s online show Spirited Debate to promote his book only to be prodded about why a Muslim would write a historical book about Jesus.
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Pope Francis on gays: `Who am I to judge?'
Pope Francis said Monday that he will not "judge" gays and lesbians - including gay priests - signaling a shift from his predecessor and offering another sign that the new pope is committed to changing the church's approach to historically marginalized groups.
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1.5 million people on a Brazil beach
Waiting for the pope to speak.
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Katskhi Pillar
Small church on top of a huge rock column. The Katskhi Pillar abruptly rises 40 meters from the hills of Central Georgia and looks similar to a giant’s club. Its mythical aura made it a place of worship since humans settled this area. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, the pillar served as a pagan holy place for a long time and was most likely used for fertility rites.
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Wave of bombings targeting markets, cafes in Iraq kills 69
A wave of car bombings, mainly targeting cafes and markets around the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killed 69 people Saturday out celebrating the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, officials said.
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Scientology Leader's Wife Located by LAPD, Case Called Off: Reports
Scientology leader David Miscavige’s wife, Shelley, was located by the LAPD following a missing person investigation reportedly initiated by actress Leah Remini, who recently publicly quit the church.
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Saudi Arabia's War on Witchcraft
A special unit of the religious police pursues magical crime aggressively, and the convicted face death sentences.
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Inside The Minds Of Russia's Black Widows
In the Caucasus region, women are losing husbands and sons to the Islamic insurgency against Russia—and becoming radicalized by their own grief.
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Pope Francis: War leads to more war
Pope Francis has called for the world to unite in a day of fasting and prayer for Syria on Saturday and said “God and history” would judge anyone using chemical weapons.
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Wedding traditions from around the world
For as long as couples have been tying the knot, the rites and customs of their cultures have been integral to marriage ceremonies. These rituals uphold tradition as time marches forth and families meld - and they're a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ancestors, origins and faith.
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1906 Church Updated To The Status Of Luxury Living Space
Churches are often perceived as places where peace is dominating and they’re synonymous with sanctuaries. So, when you think about it, converting a church into a home is not a very bad idea. You get to combine two independent but similar types of spaces.
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Pope Tweets Against Syria Strike
Pope Francis has written a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, host of the G-20 summit that President Obama is attending, urging world leaders to oppose a military intervention in Syria.
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Six great works of fiction by C.S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis became one of the most respected Christian apologists of his era thanks to scholarly works such as "Mere Christianity." He was also a popular fiction writer thanks to the Narnia books, his science fiction trilogy and other works featured on this list.
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Church of England has up to £10m invested in arms firm
On eve of protests at London arms fair, C of E is accused of failing to live up to the 'spirit' of its own investment policy
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Will Pope Francis let priests get married?
Pope Francis has promised to shake up the Catholic Church, and his new secretary of state did just that this week, saying that the tradition of priestly celibacy should be open to debate.
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Most holy water contaminated with fecal matter: study
Austrian researchers have discovered that church fonts contain very high levels of bacteria and a majority of water samples from holy sources contain fecal matter.
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Canada allows veiled Muslim women to bypass airport security checks
In Canada now, political correctness trumps security. Flying while Muslim means you won’t be forced to uncover your face or lift up your burqa before boarding a plane. Are we feeling safer yet?
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Pope Bluntly Faults Church’s Focus on Gays and Abortion
His pastoral presence and humble gestures have made him wildly popular, according to recent surveys. But there has been a low rumble of discontent from some Catholic advocacy groups, and even from some bishops, who have taken note of his silence on abortion and gay marriage.
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Pope attacks global economics for worshipping 'god of money'
Pope Francis made one of his strongest attacks on the global economic system on Sunday, saying it could no longer be based on a "god called money" and urged the unemployed to fight for work.
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