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Pope cites the 'disappeared' among those deprived of rights
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 3:47am
Pope Francis on Monday lamented that the poor, the unborn, those imprisoned and those who have been forcibly "disappeared" do not enjoy the same human rights protections as the wealthy.
Church renovation lifts Christmas spirit in Bethlehem
Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 12:22am
A historic renovation of the Church of the Nativity is lifting spirits in the biblical town of Bethlehem ahead of Christmas, offering visitors a look at ancient mosaics and columns that have been restored to their original glory for the first time in 600 years.
Poland's president, Jewish leaders light Hanukkah candles
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 1:23pm
Polish President Andrzej Duda and Jewish community members have lit a menorah at the Presidential Palace to jointly mark Hanukkah.
Pope to Romans in holidays speech: Make city more livable
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 12:05pm
Pope Francis has given Romans a holiday pep talk, encouraging them to do their share to make the trash-plagued, traffic-clogged city more livable.
Tunisian protesters criticize Israel, support Palestinians
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 11:56am
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have staged a protest in Tunisia's capital against Israel and its policies toward the Palestinians.
Battle of wills: Tiny order of French nuns takes on Vatican
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 7:24am
The Vatican has an unusual dilemma on its hands after nearly all the nuns in a tiny French religious order threatened to renounce their vows rather than accept the Holy See's decision to remove their superior.
Catholic monks killed in Algeria's civil war are beatified
Aomar Ouali, Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 5:03am
A cardinal dispatched by the Vatican to Algeria held an unusual beatification ceremony on Saturday for 19 monks, nuns and other Catholics who were killed during Algeria's civil war in the 1990s.
Big rally by Malaysia Muslims calls for upholding privileges
Eileen Ng, Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 1:55am
Tens of thousands of Malaysian Muslims rallied Saturday in Kuala Lumpur against any attempt to strip the ethnic Malay majority of its privileges, in the first massive street gathering since Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's alliance won a historic vote in May.
Air Force failed 6 times to report Texas church gunman
Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 10:49am
The Air Force failed six times to report information that could have prevented the ex-airman who killed more than two dozen people in a Texas church from purchasing a gun, according to a government report released Friday.
Church says nuns embezzled from school to cover Vegas trips
John Rogers, Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 2:09pm
Two nuns who worked for decades at a Catholic school in California embezzled a "substantial" amount of money from tuition and other funds and used it to pay for gambling trips to Las Vegas, church officials said Monday.
Lawyer: Irish priest O'Reilly has finished Chile sentence
Eva Vergara, Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 10:57am
An Irish-born priest of the Legion of Christ religious order has finished serving a four-year sentence for sexually abusing a minor and may have to leave the country within days, his lawyer said Monday.
Turkey seeks 15-year prison terms for prominent journalists
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 6:27am
Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors are seeking maximum 15-year prison terms for five journalists of an opposition newspaper, intensifying concerns over authorities' crackdown on news coverage critical of the government.
Indian bishop accused of misusing funds for family resigns
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 5:07am
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop who, according to news reports, was accused of misappropriating church funds to support a secret family.
Group says dozens detained in raid on Chinese church
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 4:35am
Dozens of Christians have been detained in a raid on a prominent Chinese church that operates outside the government's official Protestant organization, a U.S.-based advocacy group said Monday.
French minister: Violence in Paris 'under control' despite scattered tensions but is 'totally unacceptable'
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 8th - 11:33am
French minister: Violence in Paris 'under control' despite scattered tensions but is 'totally unacceptable'
Sex abuse claims against 2 former Catholic priests in Utah
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 1:24pm
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City is says two former priests who were removed from their posts years ago after credible reports of sexual abuse.
The Latest: Jesuits list 153 with credible abuse claims
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 11:54am
The Latest on the release of names of accused Jesuits by two provinces (all times local):
Church's Nativity scene underscores immigration divide
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 10:11am
The baby Jesus confined to a black metal cage. The three wise men fenced off in a corner of the manger.
