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New Kansas governor faces skeptical lawmakers, schools fight
John Hanna, Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 10:37pm
Republican Jeff Colyer faces a skeptical GOP-controlled Legislature deeply divided over a court mandate to increase state spending on public schools as he prepares to take over as Kansas' next governor.
Pope sends sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate bishop
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 3:09pm
After coming under excoriating public criticism, Pope Francis decided Tuesday to send the Vatican's most respected sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate a bishop accused by victims of covering up for the country's most notorious pedophile priest.
Israeli criticism sparks anti-Jewish remarks in Polish media
Vanessa Gera, Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 2:59pm
A diplomatic dispute between Poland and Israel over pending legislation that would outlaw blaming Poland for the crimes of the Holocaust has led to an outburst of anti-Semitic comments in Poland, including some in the government-controlled media.
Vatican chides Hong Kong cardinal over China disclosures
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 11:25am
The Vatican effectively rebuked the retired archbishop of Hong Kong for suggesting that Pope Francis was out of the loop on negotiations between the Holy See and China, saying Tuesday that the pope was "faithfully" informed about developments and followed the issue with care.
Israel president attends Holocaust museum ceremony in Greece
Costas Kantouris, Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 7:41am
Israel's president and Greece's prime minister attended a foundation ceremony on Tuesday for a Holocaust memorial museum in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, which lost 97 percent of its Jewish community in German World War II death camps.
Afghan clerical council condemns wave of deadly attacks
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 3:09am
An Afghan council of 100 prominent clerics has condemned the militant attacks that have killed scores across the country this month.
Cardinal critic reveals drama in Vatican's overture to China
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 10:52am
Hong Kong's retired cardinal has revealed the behind-the-scenes drama of the Vatican's efforts to improve relations with China, including its request for a legitimate bishop to resign in favor of an excommunicated one who is recognized by Beijing.
Malaysia's top court annuls unilateral conversions of minors
Eileen Ng, Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 5:49am
Malaysia's top court said in a landmark decision Monday that both parents must consent to the religious conversion of a minor, ruling unanimously in favor of a Hindu woman whose ex-husband converted their three children to Islam without telling her.
Pope denounces Holocaust "indifference" amid Polish uproar
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 5:44am
Pope Francis said Monday that countries have a responsibility to fight anti-Semitism and the "virus of indifference" that threatens to erase the memory of the Holocaust.
Pope reaches out to familiar Ukrainian Catholic community
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 28th - 11:07am
Pope Francis has hailed immigrant women who care for Italians' elderly and children and paid tribute to Catholics who perished because of their faith while Ukraine was under Soviet rule.
Pope on attacks: Afghan people suffering inhumane violence
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 28th - 5:09am
Pope Francis is decrying terror attacks in Afghanistan and asking how much longer people there must suffer such "inhumane" violence.
Egypt sentences 6 alleged Islamists to life over violence
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 7:01am
Egypt's state news agency says a court has sentenced six alleged Muslim Brotherhood members to life in prison over charges including the attempted murder of soldiers and police.
Pope asks Vatican's top sex crimes expert to look into case of Chilean bishop accused of cover-up
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 30th - 6:44am
Pope asks Vatican's top sex crimes expert to look into case of Chilean bishop accused of cover-up.
Brownback critics mock fasting proclamation with pizza party
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 5:26pm
Departing Gov. Sam Brownback wants Kansas residents to observe his final full day in office with prayer and fasting, but some critics are opting for pizza and beer.
Brownback critics mock fasting proclamation with pizza party
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 5:22pm
Departing Gov. Sam Brownback wants Kansas residents to observe his final full day in office with prayer and fasting, but some critics are opting for pizza and beer.
Bevin speaks at Koch event on 'day of prayer' for shooting
Adam Beam and Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 1:39pm
On the day that Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin declared a "day of prayer" for the small community impacted by last week's deadly school shooting, Bevin was speaking to an elite group of GOP donors at a private retreat in California.
Couple, married 70 years, renew vows _ this time in church
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 29th - 12:06pm
A Massachusetts couple have finally gotten the church wedding they always wanted — 70 years after first tying the knot.
French government officials support minister accused of rape
The Associated Press | Posted Jan 28th - 11:19am
France's government is sticking by its budget minister as he fights a rape accusation.