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Religion and Faith

Songs, heartfelt words start funeral for Billy Graham

Songs, heartfelt words start funeral for Billy Graham

The Rev. Billy Graham's funeral began Friday with a rousing song and heartfelt words from his adult children in the culmination of more than a week of tributes to "America's Pastor."

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AR-15s are Biblical 'rod of iron' at Pa. church

AR-15s are Biblical 'rod of iron' at Pa. church

The church in Newfoundland, Pa., was founded by the son of the late Korean Rev. Sun Myung Moon, but is an offshoot of the worldwide Unification movement.

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St. Cloud Diocese to file for bankruptcy after abuse claims

A three-year window that lifted the statute of limitations on past allegations of clergy abuse in Minnesota ended in May 2016. The diocese received 74 civil claims during that time.
by The Associated Press

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The Rev. Billy Graham's casket will 'lie in honor' at the Capitol

The Rev. Billy Graham's casket will 'lie in honor' at the Capitol

It is a rare distinction bestowed on only a handful of civilians. For two days Americans will be welcome to pay their respects to the beloved Evangelical pastor. He will be buried in North Carolina.
by Vanessa Romo

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A Minnesota pastor reflects on Billy Graham's legacy

A Minnesota pastor reflects on Billy Graham's legacy

Evangelist Billy Graham passed away on Wednesday. Minnesota pastor Stephanie Williams O'Brien reflected on his legacy and influence on American Christianity and politics.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Rev. Billy Graham's rise began in Minnesota

Rev. Billy Graham's rise began in Minnesota

The Rev. Billy Graham spent four years as president of Northwestern, a small Christian college in the Twin Cities.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99

Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99

Graham, counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, had been treated in recent years for cancer, pneumonia and other ailments.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud priest arrested on accusations of sexual misconduct

St. Cloud priest arrested on accusations of sexual misconduct

The Rev. Anthony Oelrich has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having an intimate relationship with a woman he was counseling.
by Tim Nelson

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Man accused in priest attack believed girlfriend was raped

A Minnesota man charged with attacking a priest in North Dakota accused the reverend during a bond hearing of raping a woman, an accusation that the Catholic Diocese of Fargo says has no merit.
by The Associated Press

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Rochester play shares intimate end-of-life stories

Rochester play shares intimate end-of-life stories

The experiences people have with loved ones before they pass on can be some of the most intimate and painful moments in life. That may be why we so often keep those stories to ourselves even though they can be life-changing.
by Cathy Wurzer

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