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RELIGION January 12, 2018

3 Chile churches firebombed days before Pope Francis visit

Authorities in Chile say three Roman Catholic churches have been firebombed days before Pope Francis is set to visit the Andean nation.

RELIGION January 11, 2018

AP Exclusive: Pope letter details concern over Chile bishop

The Vatican was so concerned about the fallout from Chile's most notorious pedophile priest that it planned to ask three Chilean bishops accused of knowing about his decades-long crimes to resign and take a year's sabbatical — a revelation that comes just days before Pope Francis makes his first visit to Chile as pope.

Persecutions January 11, 2018

Christian persecution continues to rise, more incidents against women in 2017, new report says

Nearly one in 12 Christians across the globe is the victim of high-level persecution, according to an annual report by a top religious advocacy group.

VIDEO January 11, 2018

Priest taken into custody on child porn allegations

Associate pastor at Illinois church accused of possessing pornographic material depicting children under the age of 13.

RELIGION January 11, 2018

Pope to meet with victims of Chile's dictatorship on trip

The Vatican says Pope Francis will meet with two victims of Chile's military dictatorship and isn't ruling out a possible private meeting with victims of clerical sex abuse during his upcoming trip.

RELIGION January 11, 2018

Chinese authorities demolish well-known evangelical church

Authorities in northern China's coal country have demolished a Christian mega-church that clashed with the government.

VIDEO January 11, 2018

Iranian refugees may be sent back to Iran

The director of the Center for Religious Freedom discusses the most dangerous countries for Christians.

World January 10, 2018

Iranian protesters tortured, family members intimidated, say relatives

Hundreds of demonstrators extended their protests this week outside Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, demanding information about about loved ones detained -- without being charged -- since ongoing anti-government protests erupted almost two weeks ago.

RELIGION January 10, 2018

Romania: PM's decision on police chief exposes govt tensions

Romania's premier has deflected a demand from his interior minister to immediately fire the police chief over the case of a traffic officer arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing two children.

RELIGION January 10, 2018

Vatican takes over Peru-based movement on eve of pope's trip

The Vatican is taking over a controversial Peru-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, whose founder was accused of sexual and psychological abuse.