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Jewish retiree creates stir by taking Vatican’s side in dispute over Pope Pius’ wartime role

Jewish retiree creates stir defending Pope Pius

Iraq vote results show PM leading in key Baghdad tally, boosting re-election chances

Iraq’s PM leads in early Baghdad vote count

Deputies: Fla. woman dies alone in locked bedroom while fasting, praying for several weeks

Fla. woman dies during weeks-long religious fast

Shiite religious blocs, secular coalition both pick up province apiece in Iraq election

Shiite, secular blocs pick up provinces in Iraq

Swiss newspaper report: 60 people say they were abused by Catholic priests in Switzerland

Swiss media: 60 people report abuses by priests

Mizoram church to take action against gay members

AIZAWL - The influential Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM) Saturday announced strong disciplinary action against homosexual members.

Egyptian bishop says 23 Coptic Christians wounded after attack by Muslims in western Egypt

Bishop: 23 Christians wounded in Egypt

CAIRO — An Egyptian bishop says 23 Coptic Christians have been wounded when extremist Muslims attacked a church community center in a western province.