Pope Francis Tells New Lebanese PM: Lebanon Is Worth Fighting To Save
By Courtney Mares Pope Francis told Lebanon’s new prime minister on Thursday that the crisis-hit country is worth fighting to save.
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Religion
Spain: Bishop Gets Civilly Married
Bishop Xavier Novell, who unexpectedly resigned in August as bishop of Solsona, Spain, entered into a civil marriage with Silvia
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The Golden Age Of Judaism In Al-Andalus (Part II) – Analysis
The Jews in Toledo In 1085, Alfonso VI recaptured Toledo and thus marked the limit of the cross and the
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Legal Group Joins Outcry Over Removal Of Nigeria From Religious Freedom Watch List
By Kate Olivera An international legal group has joined the outcry over the U.S. State Department’s decision to remove Nigeria from
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The Golden Age Of Judaism In Al-Andalus (Part I) – Analysis
In the beginning The arrival of the Jews in Spain is the subject of many legends, spread by Jewish and
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Last Surviving Trappist Monk From Algeria Massacre Has Died At 97
By Courtney Mares Father Jean Pierre Schumacher, one of two monks who survived the Tibhirine abbey massacre in Algeria in 1996,
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Russia: ‘Prior Conspiracy’ Leads To Eight-Year Jail Terms
By Victoria Arnold On 25 October, an Astrakhan court handed four Jehovah’s Witnesses some of the longest prison terms yet
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India: Bishops Welcome PM Modi’s U-Turn On Farm Laws
(UCA News) — Catholic leaders have hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to repeal three controversial farm laws that
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Philippines: Duterte’s Spiritual Adviser Charged With Sex-Trafficking In US
By Camille Elemia A U.S. grand jury has charged Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s spiritual adviser on suspicion of orchestrating a
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A Peaceful, Happy Holiday Season For US Muslims, Too – OpEd
By Rabbi Marc Schneier* The US holiday season is defined by tradition, gratitude and family. It is a period to
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