Religion and Faith

November 22, 2010 12:49 PM

Pope seeks debate on condoms and AIDS

Pope Benedict XVI wanted to "kick-start a debate" when he said some condom use may be justified, Vatican insiders say, raising hopes and fears that the church may be starting to back away from its condom ban for its flock of 1 billion Catholics.

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November 20, 2010 1:38 PM

2 parishes win appeals to archdiocese over mergers

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says it has granted changes to mergers planned for St. Thomas Church in the south metro area and Holy Cross in northeast Minneapolis.

by Rupa Shenoy

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November 20, 2010 12:25 PM

Pope: condoms can be justified in some cases

Pope Benedict XVI says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop HIV, a stunning turnaround for a church that has long opposed condoms and a pontiff who has blamed them for making the AIDS crisis worse.

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November 17, 2010 5:00 AM

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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November 16, 2010 5:00 AM

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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November 9, 2010 3:30 PM

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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October 31, 2010 1:50 PM

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