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Cory Soderberg, left, talks with the Rev. Jessie Smith near his van and a hut for the homeless in the parking lot at St. Anne&#039;s Episcopal Church.

Church in Washougal offers space for homeless

Cory Soderberg, left, talks with the Rev. Jessie Smith near his van and a hut for the homeless in the parking lot at St. Anne&#039;s Episcopal Church.

March 7, 2016, 6:10am Churches & Religion

Cory Soderberg said he used to be awakened in the middle of the night by a tap on his window or a flashlight shining into his Dodge Caravan. Read story

Four panelists, from left, Shirin Elkoshairi, Tervaris Evans, Michael Chrzastowski and Brian Shahid, answer audience questions Sunday afternoon during a talk titled &quot;A Conversation with Your Muslim Neighbors&quot; at Washington State University Vancouver.

Muslims open community conversation

Four panelists, from left, Shirin Elkoshairi, Tervaris Evans, Michael Chrzastowski and Brian Shahid, answer audience questions Sunday afternoon during a talk titled &quot;A Conversation with Your Muslim Neighbors&quot; at Washington State University Vancouver.

March 6, 2016, 9:19pm Churches & Religion

When a man asked Tervaris Evans, a Muslim, if he believed his religion had been hijacked by terrorists, the answer was yes. Read story

American Reform Rabbi Zachary Shapiro, center left, and other American and Israeli Reform rabbis pray Feb. 25 in the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray in Jerusalem&#039;s old city.

U.S. Reform rabbis warn of losing Israel ties

American Reform Rabbi Zachary Shapiro, center left, and other American and Israeli Reform rabbis pray Feb. 25 in the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray in Jerusalem&#039;s old city.

March 5, 2016, 6:00am Churches & Religion

JERUSALEM -- A recent gathering of American Reform rabbis in Jerusalem was meant to celebrate the small gains the liberal Jewish movement has made in Israel in recent years. But a series of comments by Israeli officials denigrating the group marred the event, reflecting an awkward relationship that many fear… Read story

Australian Cardinal George Pell arrives Monday in Rome to testify via videolink from the hotel to the Royal Commission sitting in Sydney.

Australian cardinal says he has pope’s ‘full backing’

Australian Cardinal George Pell arrives Monday in Rome to testify via videolink from the hotel to the Royal Commission sitting in Sydney.

February 29, 2016, 5:02pm Churches & Religion

CANBERRA, Australia -- One of Pope Francis' top advisers has told reporters he has the pope's backing as he prepared to testify for a second day at an Australian inquiry into child abuse. Read story

A team of doctors perform a vasectomy at the Nur Hidayah medical clinic outside Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Like many religiously affiliated medical providers in Indonesia, the clinic offers extensive family planning services, including providing contraceptives and performing sterilizations. (Noam N.

Religions shaping new contraception rules

A team of doctors perform a vasectomy at the Nur Hidayah medical clinic outside Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Like many religiously affiliated medical providers in Indonesia, the clinic offers extensive family planning services, including providing contraceptives and performing sterilizations. (Noam N.

February 27, 2016, 5:23am Churches & Religion

Religious tradition runs deep in this ancient city in the heart of Indonesia. Read story

A sign saying, &quot;Don&#039;t Sell! Toms River Strong,&quot; is seen on a street Monday in Toms River, N.J.

Towns restrict door-to-door solicitation amid Hasidic influx

A sign saying, &quot;Don&#039;t Sell! Toms River Strong,&quot; is seen on a street Monday in Toms River, N.J.

February 23, 2016, 1:00pm Churches & Religion

James Jackson didn't want to sell his home but thanked the black-suited man for his interest anyway. Read story

Woody&#039;s Tacos waitress Stephanie Sheldon, right, serves food and margaritas during the First Presbyterian Church theopub on Feb. 4.

Churches’ declining numbers inspire creative approach

Woody&#039;s Tacos waitress Stephanie Sheldon, right, serves food and margaritas during the First Presbyterian Church theopub on Feb. 4.

February 21, 2016, 6:05am Churches & Religion

Conversations about Christlike love overlap with sounds of scraping silverware and a waitress asking "Who's number 45?" "Who ordered the burrito?" Read story

The Rev. Cleveland Mason, a pastor at Perkins Square Baptist Church, left, and the Rev. Domanic Smith, pastoral outreach coordinator at Sinai Hospital, talk in the Sinai chapel in Baltimore.

Hospitals, religious groups joining forces

The Rev. Cleveland Mason, a pastor at Perkins Square Baptist Church, left, and the Rev. Domanic Smith, pastoral outreach coordinator at Sinai Hospital, talk in the Sinai chapel in Baltimore.

February 20, 2016, 6:05am Churches & Religion

When an elderly parishioner wound up in the hospital recently, the Rev. Dellyne Hinton of Gwynn Oak United Methodist Church in Baltimore didn't find out until days later. The woman had her pastor's number in her cellphone, which was left at home when she was rushed to the hospital. Read story

Joel Perez handles a pressure-wash sprayer about 120 feet above the ground Friday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Heavenly view in sprucing up St. Joseph Catholic Church roof

Joel Perez handles a pressure-wash sprayer about 120 feet above the ground Friday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

February 20, 2016, 6:05am Churches & Religion

If St. Joseph worked in the building trades today, the carpenter would know all about preventive maintenance. Read story

Pope Francis waves as he board his flight to Rome during the farewell ceremony at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Vatican: Pope was not singling out Trump with his remarks

Pope Francis waves as he board his flight to Rome during the farewell ceremony at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

February 19, 2016, 10:37am Churches & Religion

A spokesman for Pope Francis insisted Friday the pontiff was "in no way" launching an attack on Donald Trump, a U.S. presidential candidate, nor was he trying to sway voters by declaring someone who advocates building walls isn't Christian. Read story