The city is hosting what an official calls an ‘astounding’ 10,000 tourists.
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Newborn’s death tests Lewiston Salvation Army pastor’s faith
But the experience helps her minister to women who have lost children or are going through a similar experience.
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Female Mormon missionaries can now wear dress slacks
The change takes effect immediately and is primarily motivated by safety concerns.
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Chicago archbishop to have leading role in sex abuse reforms
Cardinal Blase Cupich will walk a tightrope in the church’s effort to prevent clergy sex abuse.
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Colorado baker who refused to make cake for gay couple is back in court
His second religious freedom case focuses on gender issues.
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Court sends back ruling that allowed Bible classes in West Virginia
The lawsuit against the school system said that the classes violated the Constitution.
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Accountability will lead agenda at pope’s sex-abuse prevention summit
Organizers of the Feb. 21-24 event urge bishops to meet with survivors in their home countries and learn of their suffering.
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Creation of new church in Ukraine breaks ties to Russia
Orthodox leaders approve a move that could greatly raise tensions with The Motherland.
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News Texas bill would allow the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms
A state representative has unsuccessfully proposed the measure in past legislative sessions.
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Sanctuary buys time for Salvadoran mother in Maryland
Advocates say more than 50 houses of worship across the country are harboring immigrants who face imminent arrest and deportation if they step outside the confines of their refuge.