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Controversies February 5, 2018

Despite denial, Pope Francis received sex abuse victim's letter: report

Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that graphically detailed sexual abuse at the hands of a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, contradicting the pope's recent insistence that no victims had come forward, the letter's author and members of Francis' own sex- abuse commission have told The Associated Press.

RELIGION February 5, 2018

Turkey's Erdogan meets pope, Jerusalem expected on agenda

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived at the Vatican for talks with Pope Francis expected to focus on the status of Jerusalem and the fight against terrorism.

RELIGION February 5, 2018

AP Exclusive: Despite denial, Pope got abuse victim's letter

The Associated Press has learned that Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that graphically detailed his sexual abuse and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities — contradicting the pope's insistence that no victims had come forward.

RELIGION February 4, 2018

UN: Rohingya crisis could endanger regional security

The UN's human rights chief says Myanmar's persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority has the potential to spark regional conflict.

RELIGION February 4, 2018

Turkey's president to meet Pope Francis, discuss Jerusalem

Turkey's president is on his way to Italy to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the status of Jerusalem is expected to top their agenda Monday.

CRIME February 3, 2018

Police: 5-year-old girl burned in voodoo ritual; 2 are charged

Two sisters are facing assault charges after police say they disfigured a girl in a voodoo ritual.

RELIGION February 2, 2018

Vatican nixes former Irish president from Women's Day event

A group that advocates for greater leadership roles for women in the Catholic Church says the Vatican is refusing to allow former Irish President Mary McAleese participate in an annual event marking International Women's Day.

RELIGION February 2, 2018

France opens rape inquiry of Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan

French authorities say prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan is being investigated for allegedly raping two women and could be detained in long-term custody pending further investigation.

RELIGION February 1, 2018

AP Explains: How historic wounds fuel Polish-Israel dispute

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between Poland and Israel over pending Polish legislation that imposes prison terms of up to three years for falsely attributing the crimes of Nazi Germany to Poland.

World February 1, 2018

Pastor's grisly death spotlights persecution of Christians in India

The recent death of a Christian pastor in southern India has sparked protests over the persecution of Christians.