Pope to find mixed political messages in Mexico trip

March 22, 2012, 11:38 am

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SILAD, Mexico (RNS) Times have changed to such a degree in Mexico that politicians now seek out the pope and prelates for support. Even so, the hostility of some in Mexico City shows how far the relationship has yet to go between Mexico and the Catholic Church. By David Agren.

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‘The American Bible’ collects the texts that We the People love to fight about

July 3, 2012, 6:06 am

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(RNS) There are certain speeches, songs, books, letters, laws, and axioms that Americans appreciate enough to argue about, says religion scholar Stephen Prothero. By Daniel Burke.

Middle Eastern virus may mar hajj pilgrimage

October 8, 2013, 9:59 am

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(RNS) This year’s hajj challenge is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, which was first reported in Saudi Arabia last year.

The ‘Splainer: Why should we give thanks?

November 24, 2015, 12:36 pm

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(RNS) If the conversation around the turkey starts to get a little heated, think on this: The impulse to give thanks is good for body and soul. Let us 'Splain ...

Thanksgiving is a Jewish holiday

November 23, 2016, 11:06 am

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Who invented Thanksgiving? A famous Jewish doctor in medieval Egypt. Seriously.

At least 6 Hindu pilgrims killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir

July 10, 2017, 12:17 pm

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(Reuters) — The attack is likely to raise the ire of hard-line Hindu groups tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party who have long sought tough action against militants fighting Indian rule in Muslim-majority Kashmir.

More than 13 million gather in Karbala for Arbaeen

November 10, 2017, 9:04 am

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BAGHDAD (AP) — The Shiite holiday marks the end of the mourning period for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson and a central figure in Shiite Islam.

The ’Splainer: Who are you calling a Puritan?

November 21, 2017, 1:16 pm

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(RNS) Quick — what's the difference between a Puritan and a Pilgrim? Did either of them actually 'land' at Plymouth Rock? And who sat down for the original Thanksgiving? Let us ’Splain ...

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Saudi Arabia prepares for the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage

August 18, 2018, 8:27 am

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Over 2 million Muslims from abroad and inside the kingdom will be taking part in this year's hajj.

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