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A Priest Built A Vatican Replica Out Of A Half-Million Legos

7:54am September 21, 2015

It took Father Bob Simon 10 months to build the model of St. Peter's square, with a Lego pope blessing a large crowd including priests and nuns with selfie sticks. It's displayed in Philadelphia.

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Pope Francis gives Communion at the end of the first mass of his visit to Cuba in Havana's Revolution Square, on Sunday.

Francis Celebrates Mass In Havana's Revolution Square

6:23am September 21, 2015

by Scott Neuman

On the first full day of his visit to Cuba, the pontiff attracted thousands of people hoping to catch a glimpse of history's first Latin American pope.

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Pope's U.S. Visit Comes As He Calls For Climate Change Action

6:00am September 21, 2015

by Emily McCord

Pope Francis is coming to the U.S. this week. He will be the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday.

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Donald Trump waves at the end of a rally at Urbandale High School, in Urbandale, Iowa, on Sunday.

Trump: 'I Know So Many Muslims Who Are Fabulous People'

3:23pm September 20, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In interviews with the Sunday news shows, Trump dodged questions about whether he really believed that President Obama was a foreign-born Muslim.

Pope Francis Touches Down In Havana

6:55pm September 19, 2015

by Carrie Kahn

The pope arrived in Cuba on Saturday for the start of a 10-day trip that will include his first-ever visit to the U.S. In Cuba, the pope's visit will highlight his role as peacebroker.

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Pope Francis is escorted to a chair by Cuba's President Raul Castro during his arrival ceremony at the airport in Havana, Cuba, on Saturday.

Pope Arrives In Havana For Start Of Cuba Visit

4:42pm September 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Francis will spend several days in the island nation, where he will visit President Raul Castro. In the U.S., the pontiff will meet with President Obama and address Congress and the United Nations.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump listens to a question during a town hall event Thursday at Rochester Recreational Arena in Rochester, N.H.

Trump Does Nothing As Questioner Says Obama Is Muslim

2:48pm September 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

"We have a problem in this country," the town hall attendee said. "It's called Muslims. We know our current president is one." Trump's political rivals denounced his response (or lack thereof).

Lutheran Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber says that all are welcome at her Denver church, The House for All Sinners and Saints.

Lutheran Minister Preaches A Gospel Of Love To Junkies, Drag Queens And Outsiders

4:52pm September 17, 2015

Nadia Bolz-Weber was a standup comic who opened up a church for people who didn't belong. "My job is to ... remind people that they're absolutely loved," she says. Her new memoir is Accidental Saints.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (middle) with The Venerable Rachel Treweek (middle left) and The Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally (middle right) pose for photographs following their consecration as Bishops at a service in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Calls For Global Meeting Of Anglican Leaders

9:41am September 17, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, hopes the gathering can resolve a growing rift over female priests and same-sex relationships.

Author Discusses Francis, A Pope Seeking To Change 'The Tone Of The Church'

1:38pm September 16, 2015

On the eve of the Pope's first visit to the U.S., journalist Paul Vallely discuses the reforms Francis is making within the Church as well as the teachings that the pope is unlikely to change.

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