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French president signs gay marriage into law

French president signs gay marriage into law

PARIS - French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.

Pope blasts “cult of money”

Pope blasts “cult of money”

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has denounced the global financial system, blasting the “cult of money” that he says is tyrannizing the poor and turning humans into expendable...

UK PM survives revolt in parliament

UK PM survives revolt in parliament

LONDON — United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron suffered an embarrassing blow in parliament yesterday (May 15) when more than a third of his Conservative MPs voted against...

Scottish cardinal to atone for sexual misconduct

Scottish cardinal to atone for sexual misconduct

VATICAN CITY — The Scottish cardinal who resigned as archbishop after admitting to sexual misconduct will leave Scotland for several months of prayer and atonement, the Vatican...

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