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Former abbot of China's famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption
BEIJING (AP) — Shi Yongxin, whose original name is Liu Yingcheng, was also fined 3.5 million yuan (about $516,000) by the court in central Henan province after a trial.
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13mKate Bowler on unexpected joy, even in the midst of pain
(RNS) — In the midst of a devastating cancer diagnosis, Kate Bowler also found experiences of joy. Now she's written a book about it.
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8mI've dedicated my career to soccer. I'm boycotting this World Cup.
(RNS) — A scholar specializing in soccer explains why he believes this World Cup is debasing the world's secular religion.
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9mMamdani skipped NYC’s Israel Day Parade. Supporters say he missed the point.
NEW YORK (RNS) — Supporters argued the parade was foremost about supporting the New York Jewish community — which has faced escalating antisemitic incidents — rather than the actions of the Israeli government.
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7mThe Vatican is tackling a big problem plaguing global healthcare
(RNS) — More than 100 experts and advocates gathered for the largest-ever summit in Rome on the challenges to provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene at hospitals and clinics around the world lacking these basic needs.
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7mCan Reform Judaism reform itself?
(RNS) — A New York City conference considers the future of Reform Judaism.