The Latest: Vatican says Iran should help fight terrorism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, left, and Italian Premier Matteo Renzi talk to each during their meeting at the Campidoglio, Capitol Hill, in Rome, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Rouhani arrived Monday in Rome on the first state visit to Europe by an Iranian president in almost two decades, eager for foreign investments after the lifting of international sanctions. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Pope calls Abbas ‘angel of peace’ during Vatican visit

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a private audience on May 16, 2015 in Vatican (AFP Pphoto pool/Alberto Pizzoli)

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a private audience on May 16, 2015 in Vatican (AFP Pphoto pool/Alberto Pizzoli)

 Francis meets with PA chief after Holy See’s decision to acknowledge Palestinian state angers Jerusalem

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Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, right, as he arrives at the Vatican, Sunday, June 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, Pool)

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, right, as he arrives at the Vatican, Sunday, June 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, Pool)

Jerusalem says move not conducive to peace, will consider ‘next steps’ after Holy See announcement ahead of weekend meeting between pope, Abbas

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Carnival….Is it part of Christianity?!

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Being bad, never looked this good: A dancer from the Rosas de Ouro samba school performs in front of a demonic themed float at the carnival parade. Brazil 2014.

 Evil, demonic float at Carnival in Brazil, including scantlily clad females…is this a Christian ritual?

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