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Religion and Faith

An anatomy lesson to touch the heart

An anatomy lesson to touch the heart

Those who donate their bodies are teaching future health professionals something that goes beyond science.
by Maureen Ramirez

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For gay teens who have considered suicide

For gay teens who have considered suicide

A student journalist at a Catholic high school offers a glimpse into the fears and pressures that confront young gay people.

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Faith in America

Faith in America

The polarization between religious conservatives and secular liberals has been a hallmark of politics since the 1990s. Yet the authors of a new book on religion in America note that despite this tension, a surprising interfaith tolerance exists.

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Same-sex marriage supporters denied communion

Same-sex marriage supporters denied communion

Church officials denied communion Sunday to a small group of Catholics who wore rainbow sashes to mass at the St Paul Cathedral. The protest has been an annual event for a decade.
by Rupa Shenoy

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More Catholic parishes appeal consolidation plan

More Catholic parishes unhappy with the Archdiocese's consolidation plan have appealed the restructuring.
by Sasha Aslanian

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2 churches slated for closure appeal to Archdiocese

St. Austin in north Minneapolis, and St. Canice in Kilkenny are fighting to keep their churches open.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Catholic bloggers aim to purge dissenters

Catholic bloggers aim to purge dissenters

A new breed of theological conservatives has taken to blogs and YouTube to say the Roman Catholic Church isn't Catholic enough.

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Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

An "Intelligence Squared" debate features two panelists for, and two panelists against, the proposition: Islam is a religion of peace.

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Pope names 24 new cardinals

Pope Benedict XVI named 24 new cardinals Wednesday, putting his mark on the body that will elect his successor and giving a boost to Italian hopes to regain the papacy.

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