Buddhist culture relics damaged in China earthquake

BEIJING - Rare antiques belonging to the ancient Buddhist culture were destroyed in the devastating earthquake which killed more than 2,000 people in China.

Hundreds in Phoenix protest against illegal immigration bill as gov seeks more border troops

US President Barack Obama

Army rescinds invitation to evangelist Franklin Graham to attend Pentagon Day of Prayer event

U.S. President Barack Obama joins Martha Coakley
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Vatican: Rome had no role in abuse of deaf children; new lawsuit is PR stunt without merit

Vatican: Rome had no role in abuse of Wis. priest

Graham: Army rescinds invitation for the Christian evangelist to Pentagon Day of Prayer event

Graham: Army disinvites him to Pentagon Prayer Day

Obama administration says it will appeal ruling against the National Day of Prayer

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French Muslim communities torn over potential veil ban; family minister slams burqa ‘invasion’

French Muslims torn over potential veil ban

Minnesota attorney Anderson unveiling suit naming pope, Vatican officials in Rev. Murphy case

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Catholic Church in England and Wales issues apology for abuse by priests

UK Catholic Church sorry for abuse by priests

Pope OKs resignation of Irish bishop who didn’t challenge Dublin policy of keeping abuse quiet

Irish bishop resigns, says he didn’t report abuse

Diocese says German Catholic bishop has offered resignation amid physical abuse scandal.

German bishop offers to resign over abuse

BERLIN — A leading conservative Roman Catholic bishop in Germany has written to Pope Benedict XVI offering to resign amid persistent allegations of physical abuse of children and financial misconduct, the Augsburg Diocese said Thursday.