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LA archbishop relieves ret. cardinal of duties

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has released thousands of pages from more files on priests accused of child molestation, just hours after a judge's order.

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Photos: Scenes from the March for Life

Thousands of anti-abortion activists gathered across the nation's capital Friday, marking the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. For many, faith was a large part of their opposition.

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Obama picks Minn. native McDonough as chief of staff

Obama picks Minn. native McDonough as chief of staff

President Barack Obama named a Minnesotan to one of the most powerful jobs in his administration on Friday when he announced Stillwater native Denis McDonough as his chief of staff.
by Brett Neely

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Milwaukee Archdiocese is going broke

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee says it is going broke and wants a bankruptcy judge to allow it to suspend payments to attorneys and consultants.

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World premiere of 'Doubt' opera in St. Paul this weekend

World premiere of 'Doubt' opera in St. Paul this weekend

After life as a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and then an Oscar-nominated film, "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley will have its world premiere as an opera this weekend in St. Paul. Shanley, who wrote the libretto for the Minnesota Opera production, said it is the most complete telling of his story about a priest accused of impropriety.
by Euan Kerr

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Sikh shooting victim slowly improves

Sikh shooting victim slowly improves

Punjab Singh, an internationally known Sikh priest, was wounded Aug. 5 when a gunman opened fire at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek. Singh suffered severe injuries, but a doctor calls his progress remarkable.

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As social issues drive young from church, leaders try to keep them

As social issues drive young from church, leaders try to keep them

Young adults are drifting away from organized religion in unprecedented numbers. NPR's David Greene talks to two religious leaders about the trend and wonders what they tell young people who are disillusioned with the church.

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Chris Stedman on 'Faitheist'

Chris Stedman on 'Faitheist'

Religion scholar Chris Stedman explains why it's necessary to bridge the growing divide between atheists and religious adherents.

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Minn. Great American Think-Off announces question

The 21st annual Great American Think-Off question seems relevant given the recent national debate over the so-called "fiscal cliff."

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IQ2 debate: Does Science Refute God?

IQ2 debate: Does Science Refute God?

A debate from the Intelligence Squared series on the motion, "Science refutes God." Does modern science debunk many of religion's core beliefs? Are there some questions that can only be answered through a belief in the existence of God? Can science and religion co-exist?

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