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New Mormon leaders expected to be named at church conference

October 2, 2015, 10:14am Churches & Religion

As many as three new high-ranking Mormon leaders could be named during this weekend's church conference to fill vacancies on a governing body that sets church policy and runs the faith's business operations. Read story

Police: Alleged Tiger Bowl thief caught

October 1, 2015, 1:41pm Churches & Religion

The Battle Ground Police Department said tips from the public led to the arrest Wednesday of a man who allegedly stole cash from the till at the Tiger Bowl bowling alley Sept. 22. Read story

Pope Francis caresses a baby as he arrives to pray in Rome&#039;s St. Mary Major Basilica on Monday. Pope Francis returned to the Vatican Monday after a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States.

Pope Francis admits that bishops covered up pedophile priests

Pope Francis caresses a baby as he arrives to pray in Rome&#039;s St. Mary Major Basilica on Monday. Pope Francis returned to the Vatican Monday after a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States.

September 28, 2015, 12:53pm Churches & Religion

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Catholic Church hierarchies shielded the crimes of pedophile priests, Pope Francis admitted Monday, hours after meeting people who were abused in their youth by members of the clergy. Read story

New clashes at Jerusalem holy site

September 27, 2015, 6:25pm Churches & Religion

Israeli riot police briefly clashed with young Palestinian protesters at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site early Sunday, raising tensions ahead of a major Jewish holiday. Read story

Pope Francis greets a baby as he arrives to Independence Mall, on Saturday, before delivering a speech in front of Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.

Pope visits Philadelphia, extols America’s founding ideals

Pope Francis greets a baby as he arrives to Independence Mall, on Saturday, before delivering a speech in front of Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.

September 26, 2015, 3:22pm Churches & Religion

PHILADELPHIA -- Standing at the birthplace of the United States, Pope Francis extolled America's founding ideals of liberty and equality Saturday while warning that religious freedom is under threat around the globe. Read story

Pope Francis dolls nestled among baked goods are offered for sale at a 7-Eleven store in the Times Square area of New York on Thursday. Souvenirs are popping up all over the city to mark the pope's visit to New York on Sept 24 and 25.

Bobblehead, umbrella, mug or magnet? Pope souvenirs abound

Pope Francis dolls nestled among baked goods are offered for sale at a 7-Eleven store in the Times Square area of New York on Thursday. Souvenirs are popping up all over the city to mark the pope's visit to New York on Sept 24 and 25.

September 26, 2015, 5:50am Churches & Religion

Want to adorn your fridge, make a sartorial statement or protect yourself from the rain -- all while commemorating the pope's visit? You're in luck. There's plenty of merchandise to help mark and remember Pope Francis' historic U.S. trip. Read story

Hudson, Franklin among stars set for papal events

September 26, 2015, 5:49am Churches & Religion

The stars are coming out for the papal visit. Read story

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday in New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, wait to greet the pope.

Seven kinds of people make up the papal entourage

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday in New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, wait to greet the pope.

September 26, 2015, 5:47am Churches & Religion

The pope's entourage is about 100 people, which makes it less of a flock and more of a herd. No, His Holiness is not trailed by a stylist and personal trainer, although there is a papal physician and a few attendants in charge of wardrobe. When you're traveling as both… Read story

Vimala Bhikkhuni, left, and Tyler Lewke pose for a portrait in the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on Sept. 2, 2015 in Woodstock Ill. Buddhist groups can offer lessons in meditation and other teachings to help lead people to sobriety.

A toast to meditation

Vimala Bhikkhuni, left, and Tyler Lewke pose for a portrait in the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on Sept. 2, 2015 in Woodstock Ill. Buddhist groups can offer lessons in meditation and other teachings to help lead people to sobriety.

September 26, 2015, 5:46am Churches & Religion

At first glance, the basement gathering in downtown west suburban Woodstock seemed just like one of the 12-step meetings that take place thousands of times a day across America. Ten people dealing with alcoholism, drug addiction and other issues sat on stackable chairs and talked about how they were trying… Read story

Pope Francis looks on during a multi-religious prayer for peace at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 25, 2015 in New York. Pope Francis is in New York on a two day visit and will carry out a number of engagements including a Papal motorcade through Central Park and a Mass in Madison Square Garden. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via AP, Pool)Pope Francis looks on during a multi-religious prayer for peace at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 25, 2015 in New York. Pope Francis is in New York on a two day visit and will carry out a number of engagements including a Papal motorcade through Central Park and a Mass in Madison Square Garden.

Pope Francis mingles with high and low in New York visit

Pope Francis looks on during a multi-religious prayer for peace at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 25, 2015 in New York. Pope Francis is in New York on a two day visit and will carry out a number of engagements including a Papal motorcade through Central Park and a Mass in Madison Square Garden. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via AP, Pool)Pope Francis looks on during a multi-religious prayer for peace at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 25, 2015 in New York. Pope Francis is in New York on a two day visit and will carry out a number of engagements including a Papal motorcade through Central Park and a Mass in Madison Square Garden.

September 25, 2015, 10:33am Churches & Religion

Sweeping through the landmarks of America’s biggest city, Pope Francis on Friday offered comfort to 9/11 victims’ families at Ground Zero, warnings to world leaders at the United Nations and encouragement to schoolchildren in Harlem as he mixed the high and low ministry so characteristic of his papacy. Read story