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November 21, 2016

Pope Francis gives all priests power to forgive abortions

Father Jonathan Morris explains

November 21, 2016

Egypt confiscates assets of 46 Muslim Brotherhood members

An Egyptian government committee has ordered the confiscation of assets of 46 members and supporters of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

November 21, 2016

Rwanda: Catholic bishops apologize for role in genocide

The Catholic Church in Rwanda apologized on Sunday for the church's role in the 1994 genocide, saying it regretted the actions of those who participated in the massacres.

November 21, 2016

Indonesian military, police warn against possible treason

Indonesian authorities have warned conservative Muslim groups from holding a rally next month that they believe will have a hidden agenda of treason against the government.

November 20, 2016

Pope says sleeping 'like a log' helps him handle stress

Pope Francis says sleeping six hours "like a log" each night is part of his secret for managing job stress.

November 20, 2016

Pope shuts Holy Door, but urges: Stay open to reconciliation

Pope Francis has pulled shut the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, formally ending the Holy Year of Mercy he declared to highlight that virtue.

November 20, 2016

Dalai Lama preaches in Mongolia, risking China's fury

The Dalai Lama has preached to thousands of supporters in Mongolia, on a visit set to test the country's ties with China, its powerful neighbor.

November 20, 2016

Thousands rally in Jakarta to promote Indonesian unity

Thousands of people have rallied in Indonesia's capital, calling on fellow citizens not to be divided by political and religious interests.

November 20, 2016

Pope decries surge of polarization over race, faith

Pope Francis has decried what he calls a surge of polarization in the world while welcoming 17 new cardinals from five continents.

November 20, 2016

Head of Egypt press union receives 2 years in prison

An Egyptian court has sentenced the head of the journalists' union and two board members to two years in prison and 10,000 pounds (around $650) fine for harboring two wanted journalists.