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Religion and Faith

Colombia's Salt Cathedral is marvel of architecture, popular house of worship

Colombia's Salt Cathedral is marvel of architecture, popular house of worship

On Easter, people will gather to pray in the cathedral, situated 600 feet underground in the Andean mining town of Zipaquira. It was built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by salt miners.
by John Otis

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United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies

United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies

There's at least one area of agreement among conservative, centrist and liberal leaders in the United Methodist Church: America's largest mainline Protestant denomination is on a path toward likely breakup over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors.
by Associated Press

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Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire

Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire

Paris police investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, a police official said Thursday as France paid a daylong tribute to the firefighters who saved the world-renowned landmark.
by Associated Press

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Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

As France vowed to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Minnesotans gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Tuesday to pray and reflect on the cathedral and the many manifestations of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.
by The Associated Press

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Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Two popes speaking simultaneously on the most divisive issue facing the church is remarkable. Benedict's letter may well raise concerns that the Vatican can no longer speak with a single voice.
by Tom Gjelten

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Women of Faith: Female atheists embrace skepticism

Women of Faith: Female atheists embrace skepticism

Only 3 percent of the population identifies as atheist -- and even that small slice is mostly white and male. What does it mean to be a woman and an atheist?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

In an era of red and blue polarization, purple congregations are increasingly rare and a challenge to maintain. They learn to avoid some subjects to maintain congregational harmony.
by Tom Gjelten

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FBI: N.Y. man threatened to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

FBI: N.Y. man threatened to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

A western New York man has been charged with threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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