At least five bans on the body-hiding beachwear prompt discussion of Islam and women’s bodies.
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‘Satan’ group seeks new kind of after-school club
The sarcastically named Satanic Temple wants students to have a choice beyond the evangelical Good News Club.
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Pope urges world’s youth to nurture faith in goodness
Over a million people crowd a field in Poland as Francis leads a rally at the end of World Youth Day.
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Pope implores youth to mix faith with deeds
The pontiff warns of a paralysis that may result from mere complacency
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Non-religious now largest U.S. voting bloc by faith
This dramatic shift among voters is showing up in polls for the first time in a presidential election year.
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A changing religious landscape: Where the spirit moves Maine
In one of the least religious states in the nation, membership in nondenominational Christian churches has risen dramatically, especially among those who’ve lost faith in older institutions.
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Pope warns bishops that Vatican can invalidate religious orders
Previously there were no consequences if bishops failed to consult with the Vatican.
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Trailblazing woman on path to train priests
A convert to Catholicism will be the first woman at her university to earn a doctorate in theology.
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Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland
A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
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Fast-growing Portland church finds a big-box answer to its space crunch
Two vacant stores in South Portland will house the Eastpoint Christian Church, an indoor soccer field, a basketball court and other amenities.