Pakistani woman cleared of blasphemy remains locked up

Religion and Values

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February 9, 2019

Pakistani woman cleared of blasphemy remains locked up

Asia Bibi is unable to leave the country to join her daughters in Canada.
Published
February 3, 2019

Historic Gardiner church building comes full circle

The Life Community Church buys the former Universalist Congregational Church on the city's Church Hill.
Published
February 3, 2019

Pope in UAE for historic trip after call for Yemen relief

The pontiff travels to Abu Dhabi to participate in a conference on interreligious dialogue.
Published
February 1, 2019

Vatican magazine denounces sexual abuse of nuns by priests

Women Church World says religious sisters have been silenced for years for fear of retaliation if they report those who molested them.
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February 1, 2019

North Korean Christians go underground to keep faith alive

The North's treatment of Christians could become a bigger issue if Kim Jong Un's expected second summit with President Trump produces significant progress.
Published
February 1, 2019

Blasphemy acquittal deals blow to radical Islamists in Pakistan

Aasia Bibi's lawyer calls the decision a victory for Pakistan's constitution and rule of law.
Published
January 25, 2019

Pope brings message of hope to Panama

Francis offers a hands-on demonstration of his belief that prisoners deserve the same dignity as everyone else.
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January 25, 2019

United Arab Emirates sees pope’s visit as a way to build bridges

Francis will travel Feb. 3-5 to the UAE, where Islam is the official religion.
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January 25, 2019

Lawsuit alleging religious coercion of students settled

Some Louisiana teachers were accused of promoting their faiths in classes.
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January 24, 2019

In Panama City, Pope Francis calls for ‘culture of greater transparency’ among public officials

As much as 1 percent of Panama's gross domestic product is said to have been lost to various corruption schemes during Ricardo Martinelli's presidency.