Europe June 29, 2016 Breakaway Catholic group accuses pope of spreading errors A breakaway traditionalist Catholic group has accused Pope Francis of spreading confusion and errors about the faith, joining a chorus of conservative criticism over Francis' perceived loose doctrine and emphasis on mercy over morals.
RELIGION June 29, 2016 Official: Over 50 people killed in new South Sudan violence A church official in a remote South Sudan town says more than 50 people have been killed in fighting between government troops and a new rebel group.
Europe June 29, 2016 The Latest: IS believed to be behind Istanbul airport attack The Latest on the explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk airport (all times local): 1:20 a.m.
RELIGION June 28, 2016 Israel closes access to Jerusalem holy site after clashes Israeli police say they have closed access to a contentious Jerusalem holy site following clashes there with Palestinians rioters.
RELIGION June 28, 2016 Ancient temple of Mexican Otomi Indians damaged Assailants who allegedly said they were Jehovah's Witnesses have toppled stone structures used as altars at an ancient Otomi Indian religious site in Mexico.
Europe June 28, 2016 Palestinians say Israel caused their summer water shortage As Palestinians in the West Bank fast from dawn to dusk in scorching heat during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, tens of thousands of people have been affected by a drought that has greatly reduced the flow to their taps.
Europe June 28, 2016 Francis honors Benedict, says retirement very 'Franciscan' Pope Francis is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the ordination of his predecessor, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, with an unprecedented ceremony inside the Vatican featuring a reigning pope honoring a retired one.
RELIGION June 28, 2016 US first lady promotes learning to empower Moroccan girls U.S. first lady Michelle Obama met with Moroccan teenage girls on Tuesday to promote education in the North African kingdom, where only 36 percent of girls continue school beyond the primary level.
GLOBAL ECONOMY June 28, 2016 Lebanese army detains 103 Syrians in wake of border bombings Lebanon's army says it has detained over 100 Syrians for illegal entry into the country, following a series of bombings the previous day that shook a village near the border with Syria.
VIDEO June 28, 2016 Jason and David Benham open up about 'Living Among Lions' Twins discuss their faith and values