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Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope

Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.
by The Associated Press

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Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'

Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'

The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, conscious and stable, but his condition remains serious. That, a day after officials revealed that the 95-year-old's health had deteriorated recently.
by The Associated Press

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Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now

Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now

What started as a Christmas countdown has increasingly become a retail opportunity. While Advent calendars have evolved over the centuries, they still accomplish some of their original objectives.
by Rachel Treisman

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As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

A longtime pastor says the question used to be how can the church change the culture? Now, it's how do they change the culture of the church? Ways range from gardening to food giveaways to fire pits.
by John Burnett

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How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it

How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it

Political leaders have criticized former President Donald Trump's dinner with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.
by Wynne Davis

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