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Vatican agrees to return Indigenous artifacts

The Vatican is returning 62 artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada. Pope Leo is giving the items to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Dec. 6.

CBC News

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Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at the Vatican

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV hosted stars like Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee at the Vatican as part of an effort to deepen the dialogue between creativity and faith.

CBS News

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U.S. Catholic bishops stand up to Trump's immigration crackdown

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and advocated for "meaningful immigration reform."

France 24

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No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices

Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal.

Euronews

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Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank, residents say

Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the West Bank on Thursday (November 13) and sprayed racist slogans on its walls, Palestinian residents said.

Reuters

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Visa renewals for religious workers are backlogged for years

Thousands of foreign-born faith leaders across the U.S. are finding it difficult to stay with their congregations as visa renewals for religious workers have been backlogged for years.

CBS America

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Pope Leo XIV hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Vatican

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was received by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday, a diplomatic engagement emphasizing cultural exchange and mutual understanding that stood in stark contrast to a brewing political storm fol...

Africanews

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Pope Leo discusses Gaza with Palestinian President Abbas

Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday, and they discussed the urgent need to provide assistance to civilians in Gaza and pursue a two-state solution to end the conflict in the region

Africanews

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Man recounts surviving 20 days stranded in wilderness

A California man is telling a miraculous survival story after disappearing for nearly three weeks in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

CBS America

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Man recounts surviving 20 days stranded in wilderness

A California man is telling a miraculous survival story after disappearing for nearly three weeks in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

CBS America

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Muslim cleric urges Nigeria to cut U.S. ties over Trump remarks

A senior Muslim cleric has urged Nigeria to cut ties with the United States over comments by Donald Trump threatening military action over the killing of Christians by Islamist insurgents.

Reuters

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Nigeria FM says state-backed persecution impossible under constitution

Speaking in Berlin alongside his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, Tuggar pointed to his country's "constitutional commitment to religious freedom and rule of law."

Africanews

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Hundreds of voodoo worshipers mark Day of the Dead in Haiti

Celebrations were more subdued following the passage of Hurricane Melissa and amid ongoing violence across the country.

Africanews

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Nigerian government dismisses Trump’s claim of Christian killings

President Bola Tinubu defended his country's protection of religious freedom.

Africanews

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Pope renews call for Sudan ceasefire and humanitarian corridors

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed his appeal for a ceasefire in Sudan and the opening of humanitarian corridors. The pontiff also called for prayers for Tanzania following the recent deadly election-related demonstrations.

Africanews

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Notre-Dame hosts rare wedding for carpenter who helped rebuild it

An extraordinary wedding was held on Saturday, 25 October, at Notre-Dame de Paris, ten months after the cathedral reopened. In a rare exception, Martin Lorentz, one of the 500 craftsmen who helped restore the cathedral, married his partn...

France 24

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King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV in historic public show of unity

Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service.

Euronews

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British royals at Vatican for historic visit with Pope Leo

King Charles III met on Thursday with Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican, where he made history as the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pontiff in a service broadcast live on Vatican media.

France 24

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Indigenous artifacts in Vatican Museums could soon head back to Canada

Sources tell CBC News that the Vatican and the Canadian Catholic Church are making good progress toward an agreement to return Indigenous artifacts in the Holy See's museums before the end of the year.

CBC News

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What is Diwali?

Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated across South Asia. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains what's behind the annual festivities.

CBS News

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Azerbaijan strengthens ties with Vatican with restorations in Holy See

Azerbaijan is strengthening its relations with the Vatican and the Catholic world, supporting the restoration of historic catacombs in the Holy See and in parallel by building a new Catholic church in Azerbaijan.

Euronews

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India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

India's Diwali is ongoing this year, typically falling in late October or early November. Meaning “a row of lights,” it is the most important festival in India, celebrated by over a billion people across different faiths.

France 24

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Fearing ICE, many undocumented immigrants are worshipping in hiding

Many undocumented immigrants across the United States say they are too afraid to attend church, after President Trump, on his first day in office, ended an old policy of designating places of worship as sensitive locations that were off-...

CBS News

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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from UK match

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticised the decision by local authorities and police to keep Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters out of the stadium due to security fears , linking the decision with anti-semitism.

Al Jazeera

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Jewish film festival cancelled after cinemas refuse to host events

The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organizations, institutions and events.

Euronews

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Vatican panel urges reparations for sex abuse victims

The Vatican’s child protection board said Thursday the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal. Financial reparations for the abused and tougher sanctions for the abusers and their enablers are ...

France 24

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Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger

Pope Leo XIV addressed the World Food Day ceremony in Rome on Thursday and warned leaders against indifference to hunger around the world.

Africanews

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How three nuns escaped from an Austrian retirement home

Three nuns over the age of 80 escaped from a retirement home to return to their convent. The Augustinian sisters had lived there for 60 years and were allegedly relocated against their will. The whole of Austria is talking about them.

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Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants

The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday.

Africanews

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U.S. Jewish community reaction to Gaza peace plan

Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, discusses how the U.S. Jewish community is responding to the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

CBS America