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Feds to introduce bill protecting religious, cultural buildings

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to introduce new legislation to protect places of worship and other cultural sites after a string of attacks on mosques and synagogues.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday

Hundreds gathered with banners wishing a happy 70th birthday to Pope Leo XIV, who blessed the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.

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Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru

Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo spent over two decades as a missionary and a bishop in Peru. The city where he led the church has now become a destination for the faithful.

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Faithful gather in St Peter's square for Pope Leo's 70th birthday

It was a festive scene in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday as the Catholic faithful gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV.

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Town in Peru boosted by Pope Leo's rise to the papacy

Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Saturday September 13th. Before becoming pontiff, he spent over two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru.

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Prosecutors: Foreign nationals placed pig heads outside Paris mosques

A police investigation showed foreign nationals placed the pig heads that were found outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris on Tuesday, the Paris Prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.

France 24

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Iranian women ride motorbikes in defiance of Islamic rules

Women across Iran are increasingly turning to motorcycles as their mode of transportation, despite many being denied licenses. In doing so, they're challenging strict norms in the Islamic Republic.

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Pigs' heads left outside mosques in Paris region

At least nine pigs' heads were found outside several mosques in the Paris region on Tuesday, the city's police chief said -- an incident that has sparked alarm over rising anti-Muslim hatred.

France 24

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Who is Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint?

Pope Leo declared Carlos Acutis the youngest to be venerated with sainthood. He was born in 1991, but died at age 15, making him the first millennial saint.

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Trump makes remarks at Museum of the Bible

President Donald Trump gave remarks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Monday, where he touched on the recent deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more deta...

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Pope declares 'influencer' as first millennial saint

An online influencer, who was just 15 years old when he died, is the Catholic Church's newest saint. Pope Leo XIV led a canonization ceremony over the weekend for Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.

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Pope Leo canonizes first two saints of his pontificate

Pope Leo XIV said both created 'masterpieces' out of lives by dedicating them to God.

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Pope Leo canonizes 'God's Influencer' Carlos Acutis

Carlo Acutis from Italy died of leukaemia at the age of 15 in 2006. He has been described as an internet saint because he shared his spiritual journey with thousands online. Many are making the pilgrimage to his grave in Assisi.

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First millennial saint set to be canonized

Carlo Acutis, a passionate teenager who tragically died of leukemia at the age of 15, is set to be canonized on Sunday. Acutis will be the first millennial saint.

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How the Orthodox church became a weapon in Moldova's elections

The Moldovan government and the EU denounced a Russian disruption campaign ahead of the 28 September elections in the country. Security experts in Chișinău say the Russian and the local Orthodox Churches are playing a destabilising role.

Euronews

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Late teen to be canonized as first millennial saint

Carlos Acutis was a teenager who wore jeans and Nikes, but he will soon be canonized by Pope Leo as the first millennial saint.

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Utah marks 150th anniversary of Catholic education

Utah is marking the 150th anniversary of Catholic education with yearlong events.

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Ukraine moves to ban Orthodox church linked with pro-war Moscow church

The Ukrainian government has declared that a branch of the Orthodox Church has failed to sever its longstanding ties with Moscow — and could soon be banned.

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Are the vast majority of the world's refugees of Muslim background?

EuroVerify investigates a claim shared by a politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, stating that 85% of refugees are of the Muslim faith.

Euronews

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Pope Leo XIV urges world to respond to crisis in Sudan

The leader of the global Catholic Church also asked people to pray for those affected by Sunday's devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region.

Africanews

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Zimbabwe's President meets with Vatican officials

The Zimbabwean President has met with Vatican leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, to discuss bilateral relations and collaboration on key issues such as health, education, and the environment.

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Religious leaders urged to action for peace at Kuala Lumpur summit

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim urges religious leaders to embrace peace and morality amid declining trust. The summit in Kuala Lumpur focuses on global unity.

Euronews

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Church leaders to be extradited in federal forced labor, fraud case

Cameras were not allowed inside federal court, but Michelle Brannon told the judge she had an attorney in Michigan, where her church is based, and she wants her case heard there.

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Pope Leo XIV demands ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Pope Leo XIV has joined the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Jerusalem in a powerful plea for an immediate end to the Israel-Hamas war, condemning the devastating toll on civilians and urging urgent humanitarian action.

Africanews

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Is Russia using this church in Sweden as a spying hub?

Local politicians in the Swedish city of Vasteras will ask the national government to shut down a Russian Orthodox church they believe is being used by the Kremlin as a spying hub. Supporters of the church say the parish is being treated...

DW News

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In Depth: Investigating medically unexplained cures

Bill Whitaker reports on the unexplained healings that have occurred at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in the south of France, and the team of world-renowned doctors and researchers who investigate the claims of cures.

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Vatican reporter breaks down Pope Leo's first months

Pope Leo has held the papacy for just over 100 days. Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for American Media, joins to discuss.

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Antisemitic attacks rise sharply in Germany amid Gaza war

Antisemitic incidents have risen sharply in Germany since the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks and the ensuing war in Gaza. Police figures show attacks against Jews rose 20% last year. In Berlin, many are afraid to openly show that ...

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Court blocks Texas law requiring schools to display Ten Commandments

A federal court has blocked a Texas state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more details.

CBS America

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West Bank churches warn Israel using taxes to seize land, property

Israeli settlers have repeatedly attacked the 1,500-year-old Saint George Monastery in the West Bank, setting fires and establishing illegal outposts on its land. Simultaneously, Israeli authorities are imposing illegal, retroactive taxe...

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