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Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub hoping to protect democracy in divisive election

Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub hoping to protect democracy in divisive election

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Grace United Methodist Church is located just steps from the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Between the two buildings, the church recently installed a pole. It reads: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.
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Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister

Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women, according to a Taliban government minister.
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'Not an act of God.' How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist

'Not an act of God.' How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist

CONETOE, N.C. (RNS) — Congregants at Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church thought their pastor was crazy when he suggested his rural community take up farming as a way to improve their health and become more self-sufficient.
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A former principal at a Missouri Christian boarding school is accused of abusing a student

A former principal at a Christian boarding school in Missouri that closed in March amid abuse allegations has been charged with sex crimes involving a former student. Craig Wesley Smith Jr.
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Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to addr
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Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been closely divided in recent presidential elections.
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Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'

Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first bite is an assault to the senses. A sugary, citric, fluffy delight. “Pan de muerto” or “bread of the dead” is baked in Mexico every year, from early October to mid-November, amid Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been a crucial swing constituency in recent presidential elections.
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Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office, compensation

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office, compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to addr
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An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India

An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday.
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