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Whodunit playing out as Vatican reels from encyclical leak

YoopyaJun 16, 2015July 1, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There’s something of a whodunit going on in the Vatican to discover who leaked Pope Francis environment encyclical to an Italian newsweekly,

Survey: Islam Will Become World’s Largest Religion in 2070

YoopyaApr 29, 2015July 3, 20230

At a youthful 1,400 years, Islam is the youngest of the world’s major religions — and it’s on track to be the largest sometime this

Pope Considering Cuba Stop During U.S. Trip but No Decision

YoopyaApr 17, 2015July 1, 20230

Pope Francis has been credited with having helped the U.S. and Cuba reach their historic rapprochement. (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis is considering adding a

Faith no more: how the British are losing their religion

YoopyaApr 14, 2015May 31, 20230

The British have lost faith in religion much faster and more completely than they have lost faith in God. The most recent survey to show

Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder, dies

YoopyaApr 4, 2015June 18, 20230

ARTESIA, Calif. (AP) — The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, a California televangelist and author who beamed his upbeat messages on faith and redemption to millions

Filipino devotees nailed to crosses in Good Friday rites

YoopyaApr 3, 2015June 18, 20230

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Half a dozen Filipino devotees had themselves nailed to wooden crosses to mimic the suffering of Jesus Christ on

Pope walks in Ash Wednesday procession between Rome churches

YoopyaFeb 18, 2015July 3, 20230

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has walked in a solemn Ash Wednesday procession between churches on Rome’s ancient Aventine Hill. Francis, carrying his pastoral staff,

Pope approves martyrdom for slain Salvadoran Romero

YoopyaFeb 3, 2015July 3, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed in 1980 out of hatred for his Catholic faith,

Salman is known for mediating Saudi royal disputes

YoopyaJan 24, 2015July 3, 20230

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When wayward Saudi princes misbehaved, they ended up in Salman’s private jail. During the 48 years he was governor of Riyadh,

Pope tells new cardinals to be humble, shun parties

YoopyaJan 23, 2015July 3, 20230

(Reuters) – Pope Francis has told the men he will elevate to the high rank of cardinal next month to be humble and shun lavish