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Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former pastor of a Texas megachurch accused of child sexual abuse surrendered to Oklahoma authorities Monday.
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What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?

What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?

In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts.
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Southern California Hindu temple desecrated with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti calls for peace

Southern California Hindu temple desecrated with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti calls for peace

CHINO HILLS, Calif.
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Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel's internal security chief as power struggle boils over

Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel's internal security chief as power struggle boils over

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on who bears responsibility for the Hamas attack that spark
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Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturgical vestments and sitting in a wheelchair be
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Albania’s Orthodox church elects new leader, Archbishop Joan

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s Orthodox Church on Sunday elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of communism in 1990.
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Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
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Canadian officials, Muslim leaders call for action against Islamophobia

Canadian officials, Muslim leaders call for action against Islamophobia

MONTREAL — Federal officials marked International Day to Combat Islamophobia Saturday by calling on Canadians to push back against bigotry directed at the country's Muslim communities.
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Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia Saturday very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy and signs of his recovery remained on a positive trajectory.
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At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (AP) — How’s Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly? The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with questions like that as the pope remains hospi
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