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Why would a young person today be religious?

One of religion's main appeals is its claim to a coherent account of the universe. But that might be too simplistic for our pluralistic age.

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Church of England to explore gender-neutral pronouns for God

Pope Francis greets crowds in South Sudan.

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A Papal Visit

Pope appeals for peace in final leg of African pilgrimage

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Quotables

Pope Francis says homosexuality 'isn't a crime, it's a human condition'

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Still Not Approved

Church of England refuses to lift ban on same-sex marriages

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Briefing

The next pandemic?

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Not getting worse

The U.S. economy is shifting toward disinflation. Here's why that's welcome.

A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Choo-Choo Trouble