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Muslims shield Christian passengers in militant attack on Kenyan bus
Survey: Same-sex marriage, Pope Francis top religion stories of year
Vatican urges World Trade Organization to remember the poor
Animal images on St. Peter’s Basilica charm and alarm
Hunting nun with a trophy deer misses the mark on Catholic teachings
Dial back Christianity in British official life, make room for secularism, says new report
Duluth Catholic diocese latest to file for bankruptcy over sex abuse payouts
Why battling climate change requires a spiritual rebirth (COMMENTARY)
Palestinian Authority limits Christmas celebrations in West Bank
For Syrian refugees, faith groups want a US welcome mat
World religious leaders condemn Paris carnage
Hundreds rally against new Mormon policy; many file forms to quit the faith
Supreme Court will wade back into abortion debate
Secret ‘Catacombs Pact’ emerges after 50 years, and Francis gives it new life
Pope Francis says leaks won’t deter him from reform agenda
Growing 'nones' present a puzzle for political parties
Pope Francis ‘prepared to battle’ on Vatican reform, senior cardinal says
More Americans reject religion, but believers firm in faith; increase among Catholics toward society accepting homosexuality
