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Pope Francis says he wants all annulments to be free
Boko Haram emerges as Africa's version of the brutal Islamic State
GOP abandons anti-abortion bill, angering religious conservatives on Roe anniversary
Putting our money where our faith is by divesting from fossil fuels
Marcus Borg, leading liberal theologian and historical Jesus expert, dies at 72
Don't breed 'like rabbits': Was Pope Francis breaking new ground on birth control?
Catholic bishops call for action to end poverty in Gaza
Cardinal Timothy Dolan denounces Paris attacks, says satirists not to blame
Supreme Court weighs a church's right to advertise services
Vatican downplays report that it's under threat from Islamic terrorists
Pope Francis to moms: It's OK to breast-feed in public
Did Mario Cuomo pave way for today's dissenters?
Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support at Vatican meeting
Persecution of Christians reached historic levels in 2014. Will 2015 be worse?
Miami archbishop warns employees against expressing support for gay marriage
Cardinal Raymond Burke: 'Feminized' church and altar girls caused priest shortage
