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World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American

The surprising election of the first American pope felt fraught and disorienting to Roman Catholics around the world, who had.

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Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel

Violent clashes between pro-government fighters and Druse militia around Syria’s capital, Damascus, spread on Wednesday and drew Israel’s military into.

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Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny

The fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in a mosque in France has prompted heated criticism of government officials who.

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