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When does life begin? Religions don't agree

When does life begin? Religions don't agree

Debates about abortion often center around the issue of when life begins. Some religions say it's at conception. Another says it's with the baby's first breath.
by Sarah McCammon

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Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

The Ukrainian Orthodox church in Bucha, Ukraine, where a mass grave held the remains of civilians killed during the Russian invasion, was built with help from a sister church in Minneapolis. Both congregations are marking Orthodox Easter this weekend — and celebrating the endurance of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners. On Saturday evening, hundreds of people gathered in the grand Cathedral of St. Paul to observe an Easter Vigil service.
by The Associated Press

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Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for the “deplorable” abuses suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s residential schools. He says he was “ashamed” and “indignant” at all they had endured.
by The Associated Press

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Thich Nhat Hanh, influential Zen Buddhist monk, dies at 95

Thich Nhat Hanh, influential Zen Buddhist monk, dies at 95

Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
by The Associated Press

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The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

As we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with researcher Josh Packard about how young people are reshaping the future of religion and spirituality.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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