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RELIGION October 2, 2017

Russia says IS cell members detained, terror plots foiled

Russia's top domestic intelligence agency says it has detained members of a sleeper cell of the Islamic State group and foiled a series of terrorist attacks.

RELIGION October 2, 2017

The Latest: 2012 Toulouse attacks trial opens in Paris court

The Latest on the 2012 Toulouse attacks trial (all times local): 10:25 a.m.

RELIGION October 2, 2017

Terror support trial of gunman's brother to open in France

The older brother of a French extremist who killed seven people in a series of attacks on a Jewish school and soldiers goes on trial for complicity in the 2012 shooting spree.

RELIGION October 1, 2017

First visible minority wins leadership of fed Canada party

A Sikh man has become the first visible minority to claim the leadership of a federal party in Canada.

Islam October 1, 2017

Austria's 'Burqa Ban' law comes into force

A law known as the "Burqa Ban" took effect Sunday in Austria, the latest European country to wrestle over national security and its effect on the freedoms of Muslim women.

RELIGION October 1, 2017

Pope urges Europeans to embrace unity, reject nationalism

Pope Francis is urging Europeans not to fear unity and to put aside nationalistic and other self-interests.

RELIGION October 1, 2017

Pope presses migrant campaign, urges leaders to work for all

Pope Francis is pressing his campaign for Europe to open its doors migrants, visiting a refugee welcome center in northern Italy and insisting that politicians work for those most marginalized — not special interests.

RELIGION September 30, 2017

Vatican newspaper chimes in _ finally _ on 'The Young Pope'

The Vatican newspaper has broken a yearlong silence and weighed in on director Paolo Sorrentino's "The Young Pope," giving the TV series a generally positive review despite what it called the "frivolous" and "grotesque" way the show painted the Vatican and the papacy.

RELIGION September 30, 2017

Thousands rally across Pakistan ahead of Ashura celebrations

Thousands of Shiite Muslims have rallied across various parts of Pakistan ahead of tomorrow's religious festival of Ashura, or "Day of Remembrance".

RELIGION September 30, 2017

Pope to mayors: Don't build towers, expand piazzas

Pope Francis is urging Italian mayors to redouble their efforts to welcome migrants and refugees and promote ways to integrate them into their new communities.