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RELIGION June 5, 2019

Prosecutors: Australian cardinal's convictions should stand

Prosecutors have argued in an Australian appeals court that child sex convictions against a Roman Catholic cardinal should not be overturned and say his accuser had been a compelling witness.

RELIGION June 5, 2019

Texas couple stands by story after US cardinal pushes back

A Texas couple that accused top U.S. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of mishandling a sexual misconduct case says his office is treating them the way the church treats other victims — by trying to discredit their story.

VIDEO June 5, 2019

Rival gang members put aside violent past to get baptized together in Texas prison

Prisoners get baptized at Texas prison

Soccer June 5, 2019

Muslim soccer star Mohamed Salah credited with reducing Islamophobia in Liverpool since joining club

Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah had a hand in helping the Reds with the Champions League over the weekend, but a recent study showed the Egyptian phenom is doing more off the pitch.

Pope Francis June 5, 2019

Pope Francis made this big change to Lord's Prayer

Pope Francis officially approved a change to the most famous prayer in Christianity.

RELIGION June 4, 2019

Australian Cardinal Pell appeals child sex convictions

The most senior Catholic found guilty of child sex abuse began his appeal in an Australian court on Wednesday against his convictions on charges of molesting two choirboys in a cathedral more than 20 years ago as hundreds of worshippers streamed from Masses.

RELIGION June 4, 2019

Poland bestows honor on controversial British philosopher

Poland's president has bestowed a prestigious state honor on a conservative English philosopher who has stirred controversy at home with comments about homosexuality, Islamophobia and Jews.

Middle East June 4, 2019

A secret pay raise by Cabinet angers Palestinian public

The Palestinian labor market in the West Bank was limping along in 2017, with unemployment stubbornly high and economic growth slowing.

OPINION June 4, 2019

John Hagee: Anti-Semitism has been dangerously rebranded – and it’s not just a Jewish problem

Gone are the days when anti-Semites were content parading around in white hoods while being shunned by virtually every corner of society. Today’s anti-Semites hide in plain sight. They wear no swastikas on their sleeves, but they hate Jews just the same.

Middle East June 4, 2019

Government confirms Iran to free imprisoned Lebanese man

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says Iran has agreed to release a Lebanese man who has been imprisoned there since 2015.