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Pakistan's top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws, officials said Monday, as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on the service that helps people evade censorship in coun
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Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide , according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff's jubilee year.
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Ohio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional

Ohio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding legal ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools.
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From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

In the new horror movie, “Heretic,” Hugh Grant plays a diabolical religious skeptic who traps two scared missionaries in his house and tries to violently shake their faith.
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From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

In the new horror movie, “Heretic,” Hugh Grant plays a diabolical religious skeptic who traps two scared missionaries in his house and tries to violently shake their faith.
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Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional

Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Friday temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classrooms next year is unconstitutional. U.S.
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Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Friday temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classrooms next year is unconstitutional. U.S.
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Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

EDMOND, Okla.
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Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire

Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire

PARIS (AP) — A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as “The Virgin of Paris,” returned to Notre Dame cathedral Friday evening, five years after surviving the devastating 2019 fire that engulfed the landmark.
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Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025

Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday called on the diocese of Rome to respond to a growing housing crisis in the Eternal City, wading into the debate about rising rental prices that has only grown more acute with Holy Year celebrations in 2025.
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