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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.

Pastor quits after police make arrest inside her church

The Associated Press  |  Posted   Jan 28th - 9:34am

A Connecticut church pastor has left her job days after confronting police who arrested a domestic violence suspect inside her church.