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New York Archdiocese denounces transgender activist’s funeral held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Many believe the founders wanted a Christian America. Some want the government to declare one now
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Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
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Catholic bishops in Mexico say they negotiated for possible peace accord with drug cartel leaders
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Israel complains after Vatican denounces ‘carnage’ and disproportionate response in Gaza
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage
Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials.
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Here’s the latest on the investigation into the shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens stone-built Hindu temple in UAE ahead of India’s elections
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Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here’s what it means
Lawmakers in Greece have begun a debate on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. It would make Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to do so.
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How did the Texas megachurch shooter buy a rifle despite her mental illness and criminal history?
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Shooting puts new spotlight on Joel Osteen, one of the most familiar faces in American religion
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Shooter entered Texas megachurch with young son and used AR-style rifle in the attack, police say
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A shooter opened fire in a Houston church. Gunfire has also scarred other Texas places of worship
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Connecticut church pastor accused of selling meth out of rectory
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First stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East rises in the UAE ahead of Modi’s latest visit
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