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RELIGION September 25, 2017

More than 1.7 million Muslims gather for start of hajj

More than 1.7 million people from around the world have gathered in Mecca for the start of the annual hajj, a pilgrimage required of all Muslims once in a lifetime.

RELIGION September 25, 2017

Chapecoense crash survivors received by Pope Francis

The Brazilian soccer club that was devastated by an airplane crash in the mountains of Colombia last year has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

RELIGION September 25, 2017

2M Muslims gather near Mecca for peak of hajj pilgrimage

Around 2 million people — their palms facing the sky in supplication — are gathering near Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the peak day of the annual hajj pilgrimage.

RELIGION September 25, 2017

Greek Orthodox patriarch targeted in land sales complaint

A lawyer says more than 300 Palestinian Christians and associations filed a complaint against the Greek Orthodox patriarch for allegedly selling property to Israelis.

RELIGION September 25, 2017

Studios of controversial Russian film director assailed

Police in St. Petersburg say they are searching for unidentified assailants who have attempted to set fire to a building housing the studios of a director whose film about the last Russian czar's affair with a ballerina has fueled controversy.

RELIGION September 25, 2017

European Jewish Congress sees rising anti-Semitism in Poland

The European Jewish Congress has expressed "grave concerns" over what it says is a rise in anti-Semitism in Poland and a "deteriorating relationship between the Polish government and the Jewish community."

RELIGION September 25, 2017

Efforts to mend China-Vatican rift seem stalled over bishops

The Vatican's efforts to heal a decades-long rift with China appear to have stalled, with each unwilling to accept controversial bishops appointed by the other.

VIDEO September 25, 2017

Helping disabled in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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RELIGION September 25, 2017

'Too many people': Refugee influx worries Bangladesh town

On the miles-long beach that makes this Bangladesh's top tourist destination, thousands of people picnic and splash in the water.

RELIGION September 24, 2017

Mexico quake leaves country's historic churches battered

The Our Lady of Angels Church has survived several major earthquakes.