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The role of doubt in faith

The role of doubt in faith

What if the key to a vibrant faith is an equally dynamic doubt? A new book by local pastor and activist Stephanie Williams O’Brien says: It is the key.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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'I miss them, always': A witness recounts El Salvador's 1989 Jesuit massacre

'I miss them, always': A witness recounts El Salvador's 1989 Jesuit massacre

Six priests became modern-day martyrs in one of the most high-profile religious crimes in recent Latin American history. A woman who witnessed the incident says the FBI pressured her to stay quiet.
by Danny Hajek

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Who will decide on the Dalai Lama's successor — his supporters or Beijing?

Who will decide on the Dalai Lama's successor — his supporters or Beijing?

"The Dalai Lama's reincarnation is a civilizational struggle between China and Tibetans over who controls Tibetan Buddhism," says Amitabh Mathur, a former Indian government adviser on Tibetan affairs.
by Lauren Frayer

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Victims' attorney calls for removal of Crookston bishop

The church says an internal investigation of Bishop Michael Hoppner is complete and final determination is now up to the Vatican.
by Martin Moylan

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Do you believe?

A record number of teens and young adults reject organized religion. They are part of what researchers call “religious nones.” Listeners called to share why they left organized religious institutions, and local faith leaders explored what the future of Christianity looks like in America.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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The pope walks into an elevator - and gets stuck for 25 minutes

The pope walks into an elevator - and gets stuck for 25 minutes

Thousands of people who gathered Sunday in St Peter's Square were anxiously waiting for Pope Francis to show up for his weekly address, which usually starts, like clockwork, exactly at noon.
by Bobby Allyn

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Rural churches search for their place in a changing world

Rural churches search for their place in a changing world

As much as the churches like Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone, Minn. serve as a cornerstone of their community, the world around them is changing. It presents churches with new challenges as they define themselves and their futures.
by The Associated Press

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