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Muslim millennial’s social media site dispels stereotypes for millions

by LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh created a blog in the years after 9/11, and last year MuslimGirl.com had more than 2 million visitors.

by GEIR MOULSON and KERSTIN SOPKE Associated Press January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

A Jewish man is seeking to force the removal of an offensive sculpture from a church where Martin Luther once preached.

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Benedict XVI asks to be removed as a co-author after the project gave the impression he was trying to interfere with Pope Francis.

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

The pope cautiously wades back into the crowds after video of him slapping away the hand of an overly enthusiastic pilgrim went viral.

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

The pontiff says the stage is being set for a broader conflict in the Middle East.

by LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Many young Jews in the U.S. are searching for ways to cope following a string of anti-Semitic attacks.

by GARY FIELDS and DAVID CRARY Associated Press January 4, 2020January 4, 2020

The frequency of attacks has faith leaders and law enforcement grappling with how to protect people when they are at their most vulnerable.

by JONATHAN LEMIRE and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

The president highlights his record on religious liberty as he addresses a group of more than 5,000 Christians in Miami.

by TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

A group of church leaders from around the world and across ideological divides proposes an amicable separation.

by FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

He is pinning much of his hopes for a more peaceful world on women, saying they should be involved in decision-making.