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Religion news director for Associated Press. Past postings; Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris, Sarajevo, Toronto. Plus covering LGBTQ and repro-rights in US.
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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at 85. The church announced his death on Saturday from kidney disease.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories

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How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Comedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Pope Leo unveils baby Jesus, warns economy treats people as merchandise
An estimated 6,000 people worshipped inside the vast basilica decorated with poinsettias, while another 5,000 watched the Mass on giant screens in the rain-soaked piazza outside.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

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Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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apnews.com/article/nige... at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack
Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack
Police say five people were killed in Nigeria’s northeastern Maiduguri after a bomb exploded during prayer at a mosque Wednesday night.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Syrian church marks Christmas and reaffirms faith months after deadly attack

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Syrian church marks Christmas and reaffirms faith months after deadly attack
Hundreds of worshippers have gathered at Mar Elias Church in Syria to remember those lost in a suicide attack.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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apnews.com/article/laws... than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

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Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
Pope Leo XIV says he's “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois has approved medically assisted suicide. Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” with Gov.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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apnews.com/article/okla... college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to a Bible-based essay on gender
Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to a Bible-based essay on gender
The University of Oklahoma has fired an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

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Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire
Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past

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Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past
Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening

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These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening
Christian influencers are reaching hundreds of thousands of young people online. They share podcasts and videos with biblical advice on tough questions that aren't always answered in Sunday sermons.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

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Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on public displays of Islamic State group flags and extremist symbols.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza

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Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza
At midnight on Christmas Eve, the hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

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Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Pope names pro-immigrant pastor bishop of Florida diocese where Trump's Mar-a-Lago is located

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Pope names pro-immigrant pastor bishop of Florida diocese where Trump's Mar-a-Lago is located
Pope Leo XIV has named the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as bishop of Palm Beach, Florida. Rodríguez, currently a pastor in Queens, New York, is known for advocating for migrants.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's direction

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Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's direction
Conservative influencers clashed at Turning Point USA's annual youth conference over the future of President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm

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Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm
Young women who have grown emboldened in their conservative beliefs are attending the annual conference held by Turning Point USA.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface

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Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface
One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointees has resigned over social media posts she made more than a decade ago that featured antisemitic tropes.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effort

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Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effort
A rock covered with petroglyphs created centuries ago by the ancestors of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is back home in the mountains of Utah.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York

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Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV has made a significant U.S. appointment by naming Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws

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Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws
Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says

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New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says
New York is set to become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge

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Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM