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Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?

Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader's legacy.
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?

Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader's legacy.
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican

Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, after years of attempts at reform and a Vatican investigation.
Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'

Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'

One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican

Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, after years of attempts at reform and a Vatican investigation.
Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the incoming U.S.
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners

As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jail, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians
Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the incoming U.S.
Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter t
Who are the Israelis released on the first day of the ceasefire?

Who are the Israelis released on the first day of the ceasefire?

JERUSALEM (AP) — Three hostages held by Hamas were released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.