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With two words on the night of his selection to the papacy, Pope Francis seemed to signal his intention to lead a very different church.
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Pope Francis Appoints New Watchdog for Vatican Finances
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Never Forget to Lie
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Americans Increasingly Uneasy When Politicians Talk Religion
Of course, there's nothing new about the debate over the appropriate role of religion in politics and public life...
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Slideshow: Ashura, the Unique Face of Shia Islam
Though the schism between Sunnis and Shia Muslims arose from a succession dispute after the prophet's death, a historic seventh century battle cemented it. The photos below illustrate how many Shias around the world spend the Islamic month of Muharram in remembrance of an event they believe saved Islam.
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Live Chat: Meet the Man Behind the Mosque
Read the full transcript of our live chat with Sharif El-Gamal, producer Dan Reed and New York Times reporter Anne Barnard.
September 27, 2011
"America the Great": Reflections of a Park51 Insider
The message written on the dollar bill, which had been carefully folded and placed in the mosque donation box, read: "Has anyone noticed how all of America's problems are caused by moslems (sic), mosques and illegal aliens? Let's get rid of all three."
September 27, 2011