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Pope calls global summit to discuss clergy sex abuse

by Associated Press September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

The meeting will assemble more than 100 churchmen to represent every bishops’ conference in the world.

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

Francis holds an audience with 74 new bishops from 34 developing countries.

by BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

A nearly 600-page book covers early church history from 1815 to 1846.

by Sarah Posner The Washington Post September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

The Supreme Court nominee has gone on record with his support for religious groups.

by Associated Press September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed the original complaint.

by LISA RATHKE Associated Press September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Lemuel Haynes preached about racial equality starting in 1787.

by Lori Johnston The Washington Post August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

A new report groups people by their beliefs on various topics rather than their religious affiliations.

by BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

A letter posted online by Sam Young of Houston says he could be facing excommunication.

by Associated Press August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

The targeting of high-profile religious figures shows the wide net cast by the cyberspies.

Bishop Richard J. Malone faces mounting criticism but says he won’t step down, because the ‘shepherd does not desert the flock at a difficult time.’