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Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca

CAIRO (AP) — Three Spanish pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia rode on horseback to Mecca, traveling thousands of kilometers in snow and rain and along a path they said had not been trekked for more than 500 years.
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Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj

Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, it represents a victory over evil.
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China's Panchen Lama pledges loyalty to the Communist Party in a meeting with Xi

China's Panchen Lama pledges loyalty to the Communist Party in a meeting with Xi

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The man picked by Beijing as the second highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism pledged adherence to the ruling Communist Party's dictates Friday during a rare face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media reported
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Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations

Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated around the world.
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A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics

A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics

Representation of many of the world’s faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream comics universe.
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Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse

Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission on Thursday for the first time amid questions about his past handling of clergy sex abuse cases and demands from survivors that he enact a true po
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Hajj attendance falls to 30-year-low excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period

Hajj attendance falls to 30-year-low excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period

ISLAMABAD (AP) — This year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia attracted the lowest number of pilgrims for 30 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period , according to figures released Thursday.
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Without meat, families in Gaza struggle to celebrate Islam's Eid al-Adha holiday

Without meat, families in Gaza struggle to celebrate Islam's Eid al-Adha holiday

MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — With the Gaza Strip devastated by war and siege, Palestinians struggled Thursday to celebrate one of the most important Islamic holidays.
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Gibsons Christ the King Church zoning decision paused

Gibsons Christ the King Church zoning decision paused

Applause broke out among the congregation at Gibsons town hall Tuesday evening as council postponed enshrining their decision to deny a rezoning for Christ the King Community Church. 
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