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- Reid says he supports mosque, not at ground zero
- GOP senator suggests Obama remarks on mosque in NY will be considered by voters this fall
- Obama: I support ‘the right’ for ground zero mosque, not commenting on ‘the wisdom’ of it
- Obama backs mosque near ground zero in New York, calls religious freedom a fundamental value
- Obama defends mosque plans near ground zero at dinner celebrating Islamic holy days
- At Islam dinner Obama backs Mosque near ground zero, wading into national controversy
- APNewsBreak: NY Conservatives plan TV ad to pressure building co-owner to block NYC mosque
- With New York mosque controversy rolling on, Obama to hail religious freedom at Islam dinner
- Obama to sign $600 million border security measure, host dinner celebrating Ramadan on Friday
- Despite US optimism, envoy says still no agreement on direct Israel-Palestinian talks
- After Abbas-Mitchell meeting, some optimism about launching direct Israeli-Palestinian talks
- US envoy fails to secure Palestinian agreement for going to direct talks with Israel
- Nevada’s Angle says she’s at ‘war’ to stop Democrats who want to ‘make government our God’
- Novelist Anne Rice, who spurned Catholicism, then returned to it: ‘I quit Christianity’
- Abbas says he is still wary of direct talks with Israel despite pressure from ‘entire world’
- CAPITAL CULTURE: DC confidential _ faith leaders act as trusted advisers, friends to lawmakers
- Catholic Church says Cuba agrees to free 52 political prisoners, nearly a third of all held
- Meet next wave of tea party candidates, looking to upend status quo from Alaska to Tennessee
- Supreme Court nominee Kagan, as Clinton aide, defended religion rights in discrimination case
- White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel visits Israel for son’s bar mitzvah celebration
- White House Chief of Staff Emanuel in Israel for son’s bar mitzvah celebration
- Abortion foes fought Obama health care, now use new law to expand state limits on procedure
- Abortion foes use provision in federal health care law to expand state restrictions
- Palin tells anti-abortion group that ‘mama grizzlies’ will lead Republicans
- US seeks to pressure China on human rights while not ruining ties
- AP sources: US to join advisory group despite concern over possible anti-Israel bias
- Kagan’s confirmation would be a first in Supreme Court history: 9 justices, 0 Protestants
- Appeals court hands loss to those who oppose religious aspects of presidential inaugurations
- US panel names Saudi Arabia, China, 11 others as serious religious rights violators
- Catholic bishop in RI withdraws 2 hospitals from group that supported health care reform
- Obama and evangelist Billy Graham pray together and talk about God, shared roots and golf
- Obama make pilgrimage to evangelist Billy Graham’s mountainside home in North Carolina
- On North Carolina vacation, President Obama fitting in visit with evangelist Billy Graham
- Pro-religion groups, atheists lobby mayors with letters, e-mail, billboards over Day of Prayer
- Vatican, opposed to embryonic cell use, supports adult stem cell study by a US university
- Hundreds in Phoenix protest against illegal immigration bill as gov seeks more border troops
- Army rescinds invitation to evangelist Franklin Graham to attend Pentagon Day of Prayer event
- Obama administration says it will appeal ruling against the National Day of Prayer
- Lawmakers say prayer is part of nation’s history, urge Obama to appeal federal ruling
- Army considers rescinding invitation to evangelist Franklin Graham to Pentagon prayer event
- Cuban cardinal calls for political and economic changes, says country in serious crisis
- White House: Obama will recognize Day of Prayer after judge’s ruling day is unconstitutional
- Federal judge in Wis. rules Day of Prayer unconstitutional after atheists and agnostics sue
- Muslim scholar banned from US for 6 years over charity donation arrives in NY for discussion
- For Obama family, music and praise mark Easter service at church in southeast Washington
- Obama and his family attend Easter service at Methodist church in southeast Washington
- Obama and his family attending Easter service at Methodist church in southeast Washington
- Former Czech prime minister resigns as chairman of conservatives over gay, Jewish remarks
- What boycott? Hispanic immigrants more likely to fill out census than US-born counterparts
- Obamas to host Passover Seder at White House with aides, friends
- On eve of Passover, polls shows Israelis concerned about their international standing
- House Dems: Health care bill will reduce deficit by more than $10B over 10 years
- Democrats struggle over final details of health bill ahead of weekend vote as support grows
- Retired Texas bishop joins Catholic nuns in supporting Obama’s health care bill
- Iraqi PM fighting off challenge from secular candidate _ negotiations to follow vote count
- Obama’s health care bill wins support from Rep. Kucinich, Catholic nuns; Weekend vote likely
- Boost for Obama’s health bill: Lawmaker signs on, nuns write their support; vote this weekend
- Green globe: 70 million Irish at home, abroad cheer St. Patrick’s Day from Sydney to San Fran
- Rep. Kucinich switches to ‘yes’ on health care bill; Catholic nuns break with bishops
- In a break with bishops, Catholic nuns say health care bill will not fund abortions
- US Mideast envoy cancels Jerusalem trip, deepening feud with Israel
- Israeli leader regrets crisis with Washington, but apology gets cool reception in Washington
- Split among abortion opponents widens as Catholic hospitals publicly support health care bill
- Clashing with fellow Dems nothing new for Mich. lawmaker at center of debate over health care
- Dalai Lama says China attempting to annihilate Tibetan Buddhism
- Restrictions on abortion funding take on different form in Obama’s health care overhaul bill
- Obama hails Iraq vote as an ‘important milestone,’ says millions who voted should be proud
- Obama: Iraq vote an ‘important milestone,’ pledges to stick to US combat troop withdrawal plan
- Obama congratulates Iraqi people on vote, mourns loss of life to insurgent attacks
- Defying threats of violence, Iraqis head to polls in historic election
- Iraqis look forward to vote but fear chaotic aftermath with no clear winner expected
- Muslim students protest in Jakarta against Barack Obama’s first Indonesian visit as president
- PBS host Tavis Smiley calls meeting in response to debate over the need for a ‘black agenda’
- Nation of Islam Minister Farrakhan claims divine stature, predicts future troubles for Obama
- Nation of Islam’s Farrakhan blames ‘white right’ for Obama woes, predicts more troubles ahead
- Dalai Lama doesn’t fault Obama for low-profile reception, says US must be practical
- Sunni party drops out of Iraqi elections, saying vote will lack legitimacy due to ballot purge
- Behind Clinton and Biden, US seeks to shore up diplomatic push against Iran’s nuclear program
- Obama names White House lawyer Rashad Hussain as envoy to group representing Islamic nations
- Iran marks revolution anniversary with crackdown on opposition, nuclear boasts
- Iraqi panel issues final ruling barring 2 prominent Sunni politicians from running in election
- AP Interview: US envoy says Iraq election on March 7 must be seen as fair
- White House releases thousands of new visitor records
- Obama says health care overhaul still needed, ‘I will not walk away’ from reform effort
- Democrats vow to resurrect health care overhaul bill and look to Obama for guidance
- Dreams of Obama’s health care victory lap dashed by political, legislative realities
- Searching for path forward, congressional Dems vow to pass a health care bill
- Defense witness says institution of marriage would be threatened if gays allowed to wed
- Defense witness in same-sex marriage trial says bias, stereotypes played role in ban
- US Vice President Biden presses Washington concerns on Iraqi election blacklist
- Scripture verses on combat rifle sights stoked concerns over proselytizing by American troops
- On eve of King holiday, Obama asks parishioners to keep their faith in spite of hard times
- Obama attending Vermont Ave. Baptist Church for remarks on eve of Martin Luther King holiday
- Cuba’s Santeria priests predict unrest and political change in 2010
- Experts: US missionary believed held in NKorea may get harsher punishment due to religion