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An LGBT lambda equality flag flies in West Hollywood, California, United States, on June 26, 2015.

California bill would limit colleges’ religious exemptions

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A bill wending its way through the California Legislature would limit religious colleges’ ability to claim an exemption from federal Title IX regulations that bar discrimination against LGBT students and faculty.

President Rodrigo Duterte takes the oath as his daughter Veronica holds the Bible during his presidential inauguration at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines. Duterte was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines.

Duterte sworn in as Philippine president, vows to listen to the people

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MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte, a controversial town mayor dubbed "Dirty Harry" and "The Punisher" for his tough stance on crime, was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines June 30.

Paramedics help people outside Istanbul's Ataturk Airport following a June 28 suicide attack. The bombings killed over 40 and wounded more than 230 as Turkish officials blamed the carnage at the international terminal on three suspected Islamic State group militants.

U.S. bishops speak out against attack in Turkey

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WASHINGTON – Following the June 28 terrorist attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport in Turkey, the president of the U.S. bishops' conference and Chicago's archbishop issued statements emphasizing the need to find comfort in faith and show support the suffering with prayer and generosity.

A woman holds a sign advocating for gun control while marching with Moms Demand Action at the gay pride parade in San Francisco June 26. In the first 180 days of 2016, there have been 163 mass shootings in the United States, according to data gathered by the Washington-based nonprofit Gun Violence Archive.

Action on gun violence is a respect life issue in the eyes of some

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WASHINGTON – In the first 181 days of 2016, there have been 163 mass shootings in the United States, data gathered by the Washington-based nonprofit Gun Violence Archive show.

Paramedics help people outside Istanbul's Ataturk Airport following a June 28 suicide attack. The bombings killed dozens and wounded more than 200 as Turkish officials blamed the carnage at the international terminal on three suspected Islamic State group militants.

Pope Francis prays for peace following Turkey terrorist attack

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis led pilgrims in praying for peace and for the victims of a terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport in Turkey.

A Polish delicatessen is seen in the Hammersmith section of London June 27. Xenophobic incidents included the vandalism of the buildings of a Polish social and cultural association in London and the verbal abuse of foreigners on a tram in Manchester.

English bishops condemn rise in xenophobic attacks after Brexit vote

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MANCHESTER, England – Catholic bishops condemned a sharp rise in xenophobic and racist attacks following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Lebanese army soldiers and forensic experts inspect the site where suicide bomb attacks took place June 27 in the village of Qaa. Four suicide bombers attacked the predominantly Christian village in northeast Lebanon near the border with Syria, killing at least five people in addition to themselves.

Suicide bombers hit predominantly Christian Lebanese village near border

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BEIRUT – Suicide bombers attacked a predominantly Christian village in northeast Lebanon twice in one day, and residents called on the government to support them, saying Islamic State fighters were holed up on the outskirts of town.

A European Union flag and British Union flag are seen at Parliament Square in London June 19. Voters in the United Kingdom voted June 23 to leave the European Union.

European Church leaders fear Brexit will fracture unity

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OXFORD, England – European Catholic leaders are concerned that the decision by United Kingdom voters to leave the European Union will threaten unity across the continent, but also cautioned the EU bloc to rethink its values and priorities.

Demonstrators celebrate at the U.S. Supreme Court after the court struck down a Texas law imposing strict regulations on abortion doctors and facilities that its critics contended were specifically designed to shut down clinics in Washington on June 27, 2016.

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court delivered its most significant ruling on abortion in a generation Monday (June 27), striking down restrictions on Texas clinics and doctors that threatened to make the procedure more difficult for women to access.

A Syrian refugee carries her child in a thermal blanket as refugees and migrants arrive on an overcrowded boat on the Greek island of Lesbos, 2015. CNEWA's $150 million contributed to Iraq and Syria in 2015 was only second to the United Nations'.

Catholic agencies second only to UN in providing aid to Iraq and Syria

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OTTAWA – Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada national director Carl Hetu reports Catholic aid agencies contributed $150 million in 2015 to help the people of Iraq and Syria.

Orthodox Archbishop Serafim Kykkotis of Zimbabwe, left, greets Orthodox clergy gathered for the Vespers of Pentecost at the Church of St. Titus in Heraklion, Greece, June 18.

Despite fractured Holy Council, Orthodox churches want meeting to become regular

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VATICAN CITY – Although they did not manage to convince all the Orthodox churches to send representatives to the Great and Holy Council in Crete, participating Orthodox leaders supported the idea that the council should become a regular institution and meet every seven to 10 years.
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