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Pope Francis greets faithful during a visit to the French island of Corsica on Dec. 15. President Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.

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Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

January 11, 2025
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  • Juliana Kim
Two people pull a live salmon out of a river with gloved hands while holding a net.

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Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.

December 29, 2024
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  • Anna King
Scott Simon's Christmas tree and Hanukkah candles.

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Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts

Hanukkah began on Christmas this year. A reflection on celebrating both holidays in a multi-faith family.

December 28, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
Pope Francis waves before delivering the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' ) Christmas' day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.

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Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms in Christmas address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

December 25, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
During Christmastime, the turtle sculptures in downtown Savannah's Troup Square are dressed in Santa Claus hats.

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How Savannah became a Christmas present for a famous president — and a cradle for two classic carols

Tag along on a special holiday history walking tour through downtown Savannah.

December 23, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne
The Weiss-Pires family — Lynda, Lillian and Bessie — enjoy baking Christmas and Hanukkah treats during the holiday season in their kitchen in Oakland, Calif.

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The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

December 23, 2024
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  • Chloe Veltman
During St. Augustine by-the-Sea's annual Blue Christmas service, congregants light candles and pray for all the things that aren't right in their own lives and in the world.

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Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas

More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.

December 18, 2024
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  • Jason DeRose
African delegates to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church pray outside the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, N.C., on May 2, 2024.

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Deadly violence in Nigeria tied to United Methodist Church schism over LGBTQ policies

A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service.

December 18, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Sotheby's workers hold the stone tablet of the Ten Commandments that is scheduled for auction.

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Sotheby's to auction off ancient Ten Commandments tablet

One of the earliest tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments (dating to A.D. 300-800) is scheduled to go up for auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday.

December 16, 2024
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  • Sarah Ventre
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington

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Supreme Court to consider whether Catholic group is exempt from religious taxes

At issue is whether the charity Catholic Charities is qualified to be exempt from state unemployment taxes as a religious institution.

December 13, 2024
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  • Nina Totenberg
TreVeyon Henderson, running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes, participated in what some are calling a Christian religious revival on campus. He's known for outward expressions of his faith, like citing Bible verses in his eye black.

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Ohio State University football players are leading a religious revival on campus

Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students.

December 12, 2024
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  • Allie Vugrincic
<em>Prayer Hands</em>, Los Angeles, California, 2019.

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Photographer pays homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and reclaims her connection with the divine

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a significant religious figure who signifies hope and protection for countless Latinos in the U.S. and abroad. For photographer Amanda Lopez, she's an emblem of home.

December 07, 2024
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  • Pablo Valdivia
Pope Francis (right) looks on as he's presented a new fully electric popemobile at the Vatican on Wednesday.

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Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile

Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.

December 05, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
Pastor Chris Morgan leads a contemporary service — a worship service where people dress casually and sing modern music — at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, Pa., on the Sunday after Election Day. The church developed a sermon series called "Do Unto Others" to help parishioners navigate political divisions after the election.

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  • National

How to bridge our political divide? A pastor's answer: Do unto others

A Pennsylvania church just blocks from where then-candidate Donald Trump's would-be assassin lived created a sermon series on the Golden Rule to try to bridge political divisions in its congregation.

November 20, 2024
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  • Frank Langfitt
A Brooklyn priest allowed Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video inside his church last year. The ensuing controversy kicked off an investigation that uncovered what the diocese calls a "pattern of serious violations" of its policies.

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  • National

How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest's demotion for mishandling church funds

Officials say Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was disciplined for mishandling $1.9 million in parish funds. He faced scrutiny last year for letting Carpenter film a music video at his Brooklyn church.

November 20, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
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