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Swiss appeals court convicts Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan of rape, overruling a lower court

Swiss appeals court convicts Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan of rape, overruling a lower court

GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss appeals court has found noted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan guilty of rape and sexual coercion nearly 16 years ago and sentenced him to a year in prison, overruling an acquittal by a lower court .
Swiss city councilor apologizes for firing gun at a Mary and Jesus poster

Swiss city councilor apologizes for firing gun at a Mary and Jesus poster

GENEVA (AP) — A city councilor in Switzerland has apologized and reportedly sought police protection against threats after she fired a sport pistol at an auction poster of a 14th-century Madonna and child painting and posted images of their bullet-ri
Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

TASITOLU, East Timor (AP) — Popes are popular. So much so that nearly half the population of East Timor gathered Tuesday in a seaside park for Pope Francis’ final Mass in the small Southeast Asian country whose people are deeply Catholic.
Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population

Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population

TASITOLU, East Timor (AP) — An estimated 600,000 people — nearly half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park Tuesday for Pope Francis’ final Mass , held on the same field where St.
Man in Denmark faces preliminary terrorism charges over arson at a Jewish woman's home

Man in Denmark faces preliminary terrorism charges over arson at a Jewish woman's home

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 21-year-old man in Denmark was arrested on Tuesday for arson after allegedly setting a fire at a Jewish woman's home in Copenhagen, and he faced preliminary court charges under the country's terrorism laws that could lead

Man in Denmark faces preliminary terrorism charges over arson at a Jewish woman's home

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 21-year-old man in Denmark was arrested on Tuesday for arson after allegedly setting a fire at a Jewish woman's home in Copenhagen, and he faced preliminary court charges under the country's terrorism laws that can lead t

Apologetic Swiss city councilor loses job for firing gun at a Mary and Jesus poster

GENEVA (AP) — A Zurich city councilor has apologized and reportedly sought police protection against threats after she fired a sport pistol at an auction poster of a 14th-century Madonna and child painting and posted images of their bullet-ridden fac
Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations

Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations

SINGAPORE (AP) — When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour , he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world’s richest nations.
East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis' Mass at site of John Paul II's historic visit

East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis' Mass at site of John Paul II's historic visit

DILI, East Timor (AP) — Tens of thousands of East Timorese streamed Tuesday toward a seaside park for Pope Francis’ big Mass , held on the same field where St.
How did a popular Philippine televangelist land on the FBI’s most-wanted list?

How did a popular Philippine televangelist land on the FBI’s most-wanted list?

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — In his heyday, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was one of the most influential religious leaders and televangelists in the Philippines.