German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges religious tolerance at a remembrance service marking the day Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church by nailing his theses to a church door.
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Martin Luther’s ‘protest’ celebrates 500 years Sunday
The anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation will be observed at Colby College and Lutheran church on Cool Street, Waterville.
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Islamophobia alleged as Poles gather to pray along borders
While organizers say the event honors Fatima, it also marks the anniversary of a battle against Muslims.
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Those bells tolling in Portland echoed nationwide gesture against gun violence
In the wake of the latest massacre, Episcopal churches around the country encouraged people to participate in a national time of prayer Tuesday.
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Pope: Church late to find its conscience on abuse
Francis says he will do away with appeals after evidence of sexual abuse by a priest is proved.
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Pontiff, injured while riding in popemobile, honors slave-defending saint in Colombia
Despite suffering a cut and black eye, Francis completes a five-day visit with praise for St. Peter Claver, a 17th-century missionary who insisted on treating slaves with dignity.
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Religious leaders plan ‘moral statement’ at Monday rally in Washington
The Rev. Al Sharpton invites leaders of all faiths to put pressure on President Trump.
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Cabinet Bible group leader controversial
Ralph Drollinger, who teaches Trump officials, has remarked about female lawmakers being sinners.
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Christians more than twice as likely to blame poverty on lack of effort
And a recent poll finds the political divide over the question is just as sharp.
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Pope fires head of Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases
A 2,000-case backlog built up on the cardinal’s watch and the office received blistering criticism.