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The Mystery of the Bible’s Phantom Camels
A new study reignites the thorny debate over biblical accuracy
Poll: Catholic Beliefs at Odds With Vatican Doctrine
A new survey reveals a widening ideological gap between the church and its followers
Pope Francis Blesses Porn Star’s Parrot
Green parrot was named Amore, or Italian for “Love”
Pope Francis Says Women Should Play Larger Role in Church
But remains silent on the matter of female ordination to the priesthood
Study: Harassment of Women in Religious Dress Worsens
Now occurs in a third of countries, up from 7 percent in 2007
The Pope is Selling His Harley-Davidson
The world’s unlikeliest biker will give proceeds from auction of motorcycle to charity
Pope Francis’ Cardinal Picks Show Attention to Poor
19 men chosen from around the world, including from Haiti and Burkino Faso
Deaths of Christian ‘Martyrs’ Doubled in 2013
More Christians killed in Syria in 2013 than worldwide the year before
Scientology Officially a Religion, According to U.K. Supreme Court
Group could now claim huge tax breaks
Priest to Marry Mother of His Love Child After Leaving Church
Bride-to-be is daughter of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, one of the highest-ranking women in the church
Holy See Ya Later: U.S. Moving Vatican Embassy
And some Catholic Americans are not happy
Pope Francis: ‘No Middle East Without Christians’
The Catholic Church will not accept a Middle East without Christians, Pope Francis said on Thursday after meeting with patriarchs from Iran, Iraq and Syria.
“We will not resign ourselves to imagining a Middle East without Christians,” he said before calling for “the universal right to lead a dignified life and freely practice one’s …