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RELIGION March 16, 2018

German minister questions Islam's place in the country

Germany's new interior minister said Friday he doesn't consider Islam to be a part of Germany, a position that puts him at odds with Chancellor Angela Merkel on the central question of migration.

RELIGION March 16, 2018

Vatican convicts ex-Guam archbishop, but doesn't say of what

The Vatican said Friday it had convicted the suspended Guam archbishop, who was accused of sexually abusing minors, financial mismanagement and other charges, but didn't say exactly what crimes he had committed.

RELIGION March 16, 2018

Myanmar forces Burman culture on minorities, erases identity

From the age of 5, when she entered a government school in Myanmar, Stella Naw learned about the triumphs of Burman kings and heroes, recited Burman poems and performed Burman dances at school ceremonies.

RELIGION March 15, 2018

Afghan baby named Donald Trump proves divisive

When Asadullah Poya's wife gave birth to their third child in a tiny village in rural Afghanistan, he immediately thought of Donald Trump.

RELIGION March 15, 2018

Catholic, Jewish leaders in Poland seek to reduce tensions

Catholic and Jewish leaders in Poland have taken steps to try to rebuild dialogue and fight prejudice in their communities after a Polish-Israeli dispute sparked expressions of mutual hostility.

RELIGION March 15, 2018

School dance, anyone? Pakistan lawmakers in Punjab seek ban

Pakistani lawmakers in a provincial assembly have voted in favor of a ban on dance parties at schools and other educational institutions, saying they promote Western culture.

RELIGION March 15, 2018

Muslims lament lack of solidarity over German mosque attacks

Muslim groups in Germany are asking for greater solidarity from officials and the general public over a series of attacks against mosques.

RELIGION March 15, 2018

Father testifies in Australian court cardinal abused son

The father of a man who alleges he was sexually abused by a senior Vatican cleric during a waterskiing outing has told an Australian court that he is insulted to be accused by a defense lawyer of lying.

RELIGION March 14, 2018

French minister: Fighting gender violence 'the top priority'

France's gender equality minister says fighting violence against women isn't just a top priority for French President Emmanuel Macron — it's the top priority.

RELIGION March 14, 2018

Rights group: Mexican priest gets 63 years for sex abuse

A Mexican human rights group says a Roman Catholic priest has been sentenced to 63 years in prison for abusing a boy.