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Jacques Mourad, priest who survived ISIS: "My interfaith work saved my life"

by Rosie Scammell

Americans fear terrorism, mass shootings, and often Muslims as well

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

Churches settling refugees against governors' wishes

by Adelle M. Banks

Saudi Arabia stifled true death count in hajj stampede: 2,411

Rabbis term church a divine 'partner'

by Lauren Markoe

Pope Francis launches Jubilee Year of Mercy

by Rosie Scammell

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Rebiya Kadeer, Irshad Manji, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali—women connected to Islam—receive human rights prize

by Lauren Markoe

Why Catholic schools are reconsidering Common Core

by Cathaleen Chen

Duluth Catholic diocese latest to go bankrupt over abuse payouts

by David Gibson

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David C. Steinmetz, Reformation historian, dies at 79

by Christian Century staff
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Jennifer Butler becomes chair of president's advisory council on poverty

by Celeste Kennel-Shank

Pope Francis to inaugurate Holy Year of Mercy amid security concerns

by Rosie Scammell

Family fleeing Syria finds haven in New England

by Elodie Reed

Islamic revival movement quietly sweeps Middle East

by Taylor Luck

ISIS takes over Taliban's anti-government stance in Afghanistan

by Scott Peterson

Is religious fervor waning in the South? Yes and no.

by Michael D. Regan

Churches use food trucks to serve hungry neighbors

by Sarah Angle

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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette pens verses on gun violence to church hymn tunes

by Adelle M. Banks

Faith-based groups earn millions on refugee loan commissions

by G. Jeffrey MacDonald

The megachurch boom rolls on, but big concerns are rising too

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

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