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The first U.S-born pope Thursday. Cardinal Robert Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV and will be the 267th head of the Catholic Church.

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ICE monitors Spokane immigrant advocate, Washington's Catholic leaders stand firm against child abuse reporting law when it comes to the confessional and the Spokane Hindu Temple offers the community an invitation to participate in a special Hindu ritual and more are featured in this week's FāVS Religion News Roundup.
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New Pope Leo XIV brings joy, perspective on faith over politics

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First US-born pope takes name Pope Leo XIV

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The first U.S-born pope Thursday. Cardinal Robert Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV and will be the 267th head of the Catholic Church.
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More adults leaving childhood religions, including in the Inland Northwest #news

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