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A Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator (R) and others work at the San Gabriel Mission after a fire early on July 11, 2020, in San Gabriel, California. - The roof of the mission was completely destroyed while the interior of the structure sustained significant damage, US media reported. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, according to the San Gabriel Police Department. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

U.S., Canada facing surging threats to churches

Churches in America and Canada have recently fallen victim to mounting threats of vandalism and arson.

Police investigate an overnight shooting Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Portland, Ore. Police said one person died and at least six people were injured in an early morning shooting Saturday in Portland, Oregon. (Mark Graves/The Oregonian via AP)

1 dead, several injured in downtown Portland shooting

One woman has died after being treated for serious wounds at a local hospital following a shooting in Portland, Oregon.