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A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One hundred years ago, a public high school teacher stood trial in Dayton, Tennessee, for teaching human evolution. His nation is still feeling the reverberations today. The law books record it as State of Tennessee v. John T.
Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' them

Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' them

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers found four more crew members Thursday who went missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea as the United States alleged the group may “have kidnapped” others on board.
Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding

Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian universities would lose government funding unless they address attacks on Jewish students and potential immigrants would be screened for political affiliations under recommendations to the government made public
California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears

California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears

LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas, who leads more than 1.
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups b
What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record

What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record

LONDON (AP) — The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229 foot)-long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in Britain next year for the first time in 900 years.
Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass' using new rite

Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass' using new rite

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Wednesday for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor,” as he celebrated the first papal Mass using a new set of prayers and readings inspired by Pope Francis' environment
Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets with Pope Leo XIV. Both propose the Vatican as site for peace talks

Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets with Pope Leo XIV. Both propose the Vatican as site for peace talks

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to help return children taken by Russia .
A church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain

A church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The day after last month's deadly suicide attack on a church outside Syria's capital, hundreds of Christians marched in Damascus chanting against foreign fighters and calling for them to leave the country.
Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy living

Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy living

Erton Köhler, a Brazil-born pastor known for his innovative approach to evangelism, is the newly elected president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference — and the first to hail from South America.