Chile’s ex-president Michelle Bachelet will run for re-election, Indian activists try to fight fake godmen and the brother of …
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Pope of the Americas
Francis, the first Pontiff from the New World, has a lot of old problems to deal with
Missed Opportunity in Afghanistan: We Forgot to Pay the Preachers
Muslim preachers are a fount of influence in Afghanistan. Has the chance been lost to make them champions of moderation?
Irish Prime Minister Apologizes for Forced Labor in Magdalene Laundries
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has issued an official apology on behalf of the Irish state for its involvement in the Magdalene Laundries from 1922 to 1996
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Catholics in Brazil wonder about the future of their faith, Chinese demand for shark fin soup wreaks havoc on marine life in Mozambique and South African President Jacob Zuma calls for an end to widespread rape across the country
Filipino Faces Jail Time for ‘Offending Religious Feelings’
Filipino activist Carlos Celdran faces jail time for “offending religious feelings”
Choosing a Leader: Who Will Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?
It’s a decision that will shape the future of the worldwide Anglican community. On Sept. 28, senior figures in the Church of England were expected to conclude a two-day meeting at a secret location to choose the next Archbishop …
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On deck for Thursday: Russians participate in risky clinical trials to receive medical care, a Filipino priest will be investigated for possible links to elephant ivory smuggling, news from the UN General Assembly and U.K. Flooding
An Interview with the Discoverer of ‘Jesus’ Wife’
The Harvard scholar is keen to have the authenticity and context of the intriguing papyrus explored and debated. But she remains excited by the find
Sri Lanka’s Elephant Shortage
In Sri Lanka, elephants perform an important role in a range of traditional religious ceremonies. But dwindling numbers of pachyderms in captivity have led to a surge in illegal kidnapping of baby elephants
“This is the tragedy of being stateless.”
Lady Gaga, Deemed Satanic by Conservative Groups, Is Bullied Out of Indonesia
The show won’t go on. Lady Gaga this weekend announced that she is canceling a sold-out concert in Jakarta because of threats of violence from religious hard-liners. The gig, scheduled for June 3, was staunchly opposed by …
Will the Next Archbishop of Canterbury Be Black?
The position of Archbishop of Canterbury, which Rowan Williams has held for nearly a decade now, has increasingly required as much diplomacy as it has spiritual leadership — if not more so. Back in 2007, Williams told TIME that …
