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In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it’s only ‘first step’
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Faith leaders, labor advocates push for White House meeting on poverty
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After church shooting, Iowa pastor tells stunned flock: ‘God is near to the broken-hearted’
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Mennonite Church USA passes resolution committing to LGBTQ inclusion
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Asian American Christians see more work for the church to do to stop AAPI hate
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