• Pope names new Washington bishop

  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl to replace Cardinal Theodore McCarrick as archbishop of Washington, the Vatican said Tuesday.

• Thai, Malaysian Churches Take Stances on 'Da Vinci Code'

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - A leading Malaysian church organization voiced concerns Monday that the film The Da Vinci Code would distort religious teachings, but said Christians should make up their

• Pope Urges Muslims to Respect Christians

  VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI urged Islamic countries to ensure religious rights for Christian migrants Monday while also saying Christians should continue welcoming Muslim immigrants with ope

• Attack on Pentecostal Radio Station in Kenya Kills 1, Wounds 2

  NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Unidentified gunmen shot and killed one person, wounded two others and torched part of a Pentecostal church radio station during the broadcasting of a program.

• Over 345,000 Sign Petition against Ill. Gay 'Marriage'

  SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Opponents of gay marriage submitted more than 345,000 signatures Monday in an effort to get an advisory referendum on Illinois ballots this fall, but Gov. Rod Blagojevich condemned