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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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