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RELIGION July 31, 2016

Bahrain: Detainee dies of 'medical condition' in custody

Authorities in Bahrain say a detainee has died while in custody.

Vatican July 30, 2016

Pope Francis tells young people to 'leave a mark,' not 'take it easy'

Pope Francis challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a sprawling Polish meadow to reject being a "couch potato" who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world.

Europe July 30, 2016

The Latest: Francis calls for churchmen to tend to the needy

The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 11:25 a.m.

Europe July 30, 2016

Pope visits sites tied to Polish saints in Krakow

Pope Francis has prayed at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki as he begins a day of religious ceremonies during a visit to Poland.

Europe July 30, 2016

Saints' blood and bones inspire Catholic pilgrims in Poland

Relics of saints aren't rare in Krakow, especially these days.

Europe July 29, 2016

Rabbi was behind meeting between pope, Polish rescuers

Pope Francis' visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau on Friday included an encounter with 25 Christian Poles who rescued Jews during the Holocaust — a powerfully symbolic meeting that Poland's chief rabbi played a key role in orchestrating.

Europe July 29, 2016

Pope to visit Auschwitz, will become 3rd pope to do so

Pope Francis is traveling to the former Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau for a somber visit at the site of suffering.

Europe July 29, 2016

The Latest: Pope arrives at Auschwitz death camp

The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Poland (all times local): 9:20 a.m.

Europe July 29, 2016

Syria refugee 1 of 3 held in French church attack

A Syrian refugee is among three people being held for questioning in the attack this week on a Normandy church by two extremists who killed the priest celebrating Mass.

RELIGION July 29, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Voodoo festival transforms Haitian village

A village in northern Haiti is transformed over two days each July into the spiritual center of the Voodoo religion.