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RELIGION September 21, 2017

Malaysia police say beer festival axed due to security fears

Malaysian police say an annual beer festival has been axed due to information that militants were planning to sabotage the event.

RELIGION September 21, 2017

Pope promises 'firmest measures possible' against pedophiles

Pope Francis is promising to respond with the "firmest measures possible" against priests who rape and molest children and says he'll hold accountable bishops and religious superiors who cover up for them.

RELIGION September 21, 2017

Business ties complicate Muslim states' response to Rohingya

When Rohingya Muslims fled persecution and slaughter in Myanmar in past decades, tens of thousands found refuge in Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites.

RELIGION September 21, 2017

EU survey finds Muslims willing to embrace non-Muslims

A survey of Muslims in 15 European Union countries finds most are willing to embrace non-Muslims, but often feel rebuffed by the majority populations of the places they live.

RELIGION September 20, 2017

Mexican family mourns 11 dead after church falls at baptism

A child's baptism turned into tragedy when the roof of a church collapsed as a powerful earthquake shook central Mexico.

RELIGION September 20, 2017

Yemen rebel leader renews defiance on takeover anniversary

The leader of Yemen's Shiite rebels has lashed out with a defiant speech on the eve of the third anniversary of the day his forces stormed into the capital.

VIDEO September 20, 2017

‘Building a Bridge:’ The Catholic Church and LGBTQ community

‘Building a Bridge’ author

VIDEO September 20, 2017

New book provides a deeper look into the realities of heaven

Book teaches you to enjoy life on Earth

RELIGION September 19, 2017

Ex-head of Vatican hospital justifies apartment renovations

The former president of the Vatican's children's hospital has defended spending 422,000 euros ($506,000) in hospital donations to renovate a cardinal's apartment, saying the investment would have brought even more donations.

RELIGION September 19, 2017

Pope overhauls key institute to reflect his vision of family

Pope Francis has overhauled the Vatican institute most closely associated with the conservative sexual morals promoted by St. John Paul II, saying it was necessary to adapt and expand its mission to address the reality of today's Catholics.