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From radio waves to temple domes: The unexpected journey of a Krishna couple in Utah

From radio waves to temple domes: The unexpected journey of a Krishna couple in Utah

SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — Charu Das was in Los Angeles in 1980 when a for-sale ad for a small radio station in rural Utah County — about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City — caught his eye.
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Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St.
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US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv

US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv

NEW YORK (AP) — A dual U.S.-German citizen has been arrested on charges that he traveled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, officials said Sunday.
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Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

The head of a Canadian advocacy group says this weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public remarks about one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his new pontificate.
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Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?

Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV's election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state.
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Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

ROME (AP) — The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio, the blockbuster artist who revolutionized the use of light and darkness in Western art.
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Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that cleared a major vote Saturday and would make the state the nation's largest to impose such a mandate.
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Toronto police investigating suspected hate-motivated vandalism at synagogue

Toronto police investigating suspected hate-motivated vandalism at synagogue

TORONTO — Toronto police are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a string of alleged hate-motivated vandalism at synagogues in the city’s north end.
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As Pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny, victims of abusive Catholic group say he helped when others didn't

As Pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny, victims of abusive Catholic group say he helped when others didn't

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, spiritually and psychologically abused members.
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