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November 7, 2016

French bishops hold day of prayers for victims of sex abuse

French bishops are holding a day of prayers and fasting for victims of sex abuse within the Catholic Church.

November 7, 2016

Restoration of revered Cyprus monastery 'symbol of unity'

Work carried out jointly by Greek and Turkish Cypriots to restore an Orthodox Christian monastery is being hailed as a symbolic milestone for unity and peace on the ethnically divided eastern Mediterranean island.

November 7, 2016

The Latest: Car bomber kills 9 at Tikrit checkpoint

The Latest on the battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group (all times local): 10: 45 a.m.

November 7, 2016

A liberal mother of six jailed for challenging Saudi taboos

When Souad al-Shammary posted a series of tweets about the thick beards worn by Saudi clerics, she never imagined she would land in jail.

November 7, 2016

Vatican denounces Chinese priest's self-ordination as bishop

The Vatican has denounced the decision of a priest in China's underground Catholic Church to ordain himself bishop without the pope's approval.

November 7, 2016

Pakistan detains Shiite, Sunni leader in Karachi attacks

A Pakistani counter-terrorism police officer says several Sunni and Shiite Muslim leaders have been detained in a probe over recent sectarian attacks in the southern port city of Karachi.

November 6, 2016

AP Explains: Rival Cyprus leaders talk land in Switzerland

We've been here before.

November 6, 2016

British cardinal pays rare visit to Gaza's Christians

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales is in the Gaza Strip, trying to give a spiritual lift to the territory's tiny Christian minority.

November 6, 2016

Pope Francis holds special Jubilee Mass for prisoners

Pope Francis has arrived in St. Peter's Basilica for a special Jubilee Mass for prisoners, hoping to bring a message of mercy and hope to inmates.

November 6, 2016

Egyptian pounds slides further following floatation

The Egyptian pound is trading in banks at around 16 to the dollar, down from the 13-pound peg the Central Bank set as a guiding exchange rate when it floated the currency last week.