Asia Bibi is unable to leave the country to join her daughters in Canada.
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Historic Gardiner church building comes full circle
The Life Community Church buys the former Universalist Congregational Church on the city’s Church Hill.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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Lawsuit alleging religious coercion of students settled
Some Louisiana teachers were accused of promoting their faiths in classes.
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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.