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The Centuries-Old Parsi Cafes Are Disappearing in India

09 Jun 2019
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Alison Lesley

Zoroastrian cafes becoming a thing of the past In one of Mumbai's last Parsi cafes (Britannia & Co.) which is almost clocking 100 years, the brown walls are peeling at all ends, and giant chips cake...

What Does the Outpouring of Grief Over Notre Dame Say About Our Relationship with Religion?

17 Apr 2019
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Tiwa Adebayo

Modern day Europe has been described as a "post-Christian society." So why did we have a meltdown at the sight of Notre Dame Cathedral burning? The evening of April 15 was a historic moment in which...

Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral Erupts in Flames

15 Apr 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

The 800-year-old church is not only an important landmark for Catholics, but for art historians as well. One of France’s most famous landmarks, the medieval Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris was engulfed...

‘Da Vinci Code’ Church Fire Latest in String of Catholic Church Attacks in France

04 Apr 2019
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Elisa Meyer

The attacks are not often covered by French media and the Catholic Church in France wants to play it low-key. France, once one of the bastions of the Catholic faith, has witnessed a rising number...

Shooting at Paris Christmas Market

12 Dec 2018
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Gary Nguyen

Suspect has escaped and is believed to be injured after exchanging fire with soldiers and police and wounded many others. The 29-year-old suspect is a Strasbourg resident who opened fire near a popular...

Angry Priest Fired For Smacking Baby During Baptism

25 Jun 2018
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Derek Welch

The 89-year-old trended online after he smacked a two-year-old in a French church. The priest was forced into retirement by church authorities soon after this incident. The video taken at Champeaux's...

LDS Missionaries Using the Internet to Expand Teachings

17 Mar 2018
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Nathan Glover

Ten years ago, the Provo Missionary Training Center started on an experiment on social media. Since that time, their efforts have witnessed tremendous growth, as they now have a strong online community....

France’s First Mormon Temple Will Open Next Year

10 Nov 2016
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Derek Welch

LDS announces dedication services for France's first Mormon Temple. France’s first Mormon temple will be opened next year in Paris. Although France has had close to 40,000 Mormons, no church...

Justin Bieber Sings Christian Worship Song at Paris Concert

23 Sep 2016
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Gary Nguyen

Justin Bieber is increasingly in the news for his displays of Christian devotion. Justin Bieber has not just been on the news for being a singing sensation, but also for his open acceptance of his Christian...

Vatican Denounces New Charlie Hebdo Cover

08 Jan 2016
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Derek Welch

In response to the new Charlie Hebdo cover art, the Vatican says all faiths must be respected. L’Osservatore Romano, the newspaper run by the Vatican that is published on Wednesdays, criticized...