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LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges
[ad_1] COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — As monks chanted prayers in Saint John’s University church, members of the student LGBTQ organization, QPLUS, were meeting in their…
Tag: Religious issues
World News
Iran morality police status unclear after ‘closure’ comment
[ad_1] CAIRO — An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran’s government is “paying attention to the people’s real demands,” state media reported, a day…
Breaking News
Flash flood kills nine at church gathering in South Africa
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG — At least nine people died and eight others were missing in South Africa after a flash flood swept away members of…
Entertainment
Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy
[ad_1] NEW DELHI — Israel’s envoy to India on Tuesday denounced a filmmaker from his country after he called a blockbuster Bollywood film on…
Breaking News
Drive-by shooting injures 2 at funeral at Nashville church
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A drive-by shooting in Nashville on Saturday injured two people as they and others were walking out of church from…
World News
Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister
[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel’s next minister of national…
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Grand jury indicts deputies in shooting death of young man
[ad_1] DENVER — A grand jury has indicted two Colorado sheriff’s deputies in the death of a 22-year-old man who was shot after calling…
Sports
Prayers go on, sometimes out of sight, in prep football
[ad_1] WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Surrounded by a slew of players with their arms draped over shoulders, West Bloomfield High School assistant coach…
Breaking News
Alabama calls off execution after difficulties inserting IV
[ad_1] ATMORE, Ala. — Alabama’s execution of a man convicted in the 1988 murder-for-hire slaying of a preacher’s wife was called off Thursday just…
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US Catholic bishops worry about abortion views in the pews
[ad_1] BALTIMORE — Even as they signaled a continued hardline stance on opposing abortion and same-sex marriage, the nation’s Catholic bishops acknowledged Wednesday that…
World News
Bahrain says websites attacked before parliamentary election
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain said Saturday hackers targeted websites in the island kingdom just hours before a planned parliamentary election. The…
World News
Pope appeals for Lebanon leaders to put interests aside
[ad_1] ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis appealed Sunday for Lebanon’s politicians to put their personal interests aside and agree on a path…
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Official: Man who made synagogue threat has been identified
[ad_1] Federal agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey but do not believe he…
Breaking News
In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy
[ad_1] WEST POINT, Ga. — Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning…
US News
Church elder sentenced to life for killing pastor-wife
[ad_1] A former elder in a Kansas City, Missouri, church was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing his wife, who was an…
World News
Pope presses Muslim dialogue in first papal visit to Bahrain
[ad_1] VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is bringing his message of dialogue with the Muslim world to the kingdom of Bahrain, where the Sunni-led…
Finance
Japan Cabinet OKs $200B spending plan to counter inflation
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government approved Friday a hefty economic package that will include government funding of about 29 trillion…
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Texas man who sold gun to hostage-taker gets nearly 8 years
[ad_1] FILE – This undated booking photo provided by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office shows Henry “Michael” Dwight Williams. Williams, who sold a pistol…
Finance
Judge sides with California baker over same-sex wedding cake
[ad_1] BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex…
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Man convicted in death of Texas agency’s 1st Sikh deputy
[ad_1] HOUSTON — A man was convicted of capital murder on Monday in the 2019 shooting death of a law enforcement officer who was…