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Mounting accusations of sexual abuse against the archbishop of Guam have prompted Pope Francis to name a Vatican official to oversee the Catholic Church on the Pacific island territory while the charges are investigated.

Ali known not just for prowess in ring but also for faith, generosity

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PHOENIX – Muhammad Ali leaves an indelible mark on the world not only as a fighter and athlete but as a man of faith, courage and generosity.

When Harry 'met' Harry, years apart, under a New Orleans bridge

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NEW ORLEANS – It didn't start out as a Father's Day present, but now the tables were turned.

Anti-Semitism among refugees a quandary for Germany

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While many countries in Europe have sealed their borders to refugees, Germany has done the opposite. Last year, the country registered more than one million asylum seekers, including 425,000 from ravaged Syria.

Mass, block party mark 25th anniversary celebration of Sisters of Life

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NEW YORK – It was hardly a typical New York City summer street fair.

Bishop says 'Brexit' could lead to loss of funds for aid agencies

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MANCHESTER, England – European funding for Catholic aid agencies based in the U.K. could be withdrawn if the British people vote to leave the EU in late June, said an English bishop.

Catholic man sentenced to detention at Baptist church

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CINCINNATI — Judge William Mallory enjoys handing out creative sentences from his bench over at the Hamilton County Courthouse.

Indian bishops condemn attacks on Africans, call for peace, brotherhood

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NEW DELHI – Bishops in India have condemned a series of attacks on Africans in New Delhi, calling it a disturbing trend and against Indian culture.

Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox Christians to pray for children in Syria who are suffering because of the ongoing conflict in the country. 

Venezuelans fight hunger, fear civil unrest

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BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela – Under other circumstances, Jonny Lopez might have been happy that he was losing weight.

Lebanese leaders hope pope-imam meeting leads to new relationships

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BEIRUT – Lebanese leaders in Muslim-Christian dialogue said they hoped Pope Francis' meeting with Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar University, would lead to new relationships.