Tim Tebow on Football and Faith
ABC News’ Melinda Arons and Lauren Effron report: Although Denver quarterback Tim Tebow didn’t lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl, he continues to silence his critics over how he plays the game. “No...
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Lesbian Woman Denied Communion at Mother’s Funeral
Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post/Getty Images As her elderly mother was dying, Barbara Johnson lay next to her on the hospital bed, reciting the “Hail Mary.” Loetta Johnson, 85, had been a devout...
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Bates Family of 21 Talks Growing Brood, New Reality Show
Credit: Lawson Bates Kelly Bates doesn’t look like she gave birth to her 19th baby five short weeks ago. Then again she always says she’s been pregnant more often than not during her adulthood....
View ArticleMaryland Priest Who Denied Lesbian Communion at Mother’s Funeral Placed on Leave
A priest who denied communion to a gay woman at her mother’s funeral mass has been put on leave by the Washington D.C. area archdiocese, but the archdiocese said the suspension is not related to the...
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Russian Orthodox Church Apologizes for Photoshop Stunt
Based on the reflection in the table, it is clear a watch on Patriarch Kirill’s wrist was photoshopped out of the image. Image credit: patriarchia.ru The Russian Orthodox Church issued an official...
View ArticleChurch of Scientology, Former Church Official Settle Lawsuits out of Court
BY DAN HARRIS and MARY MARSH The Church of Scientology and a former high-ranking church official have settled their disputing lawsuits out of court. Debbie Cook, who ran the Scientology church’s...
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Bones Found in Mobster’s Crypt Studied in 30-Year-Old Vatican Disappearance
(David Madison/Getty Images) Italian police are poring over bones found in 200 boxes in a mobster’s crypt, searching for clues to what happened to a 15-year-old girl who disappeared nearly 30 years...
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Hopeful Egyptians Turn Out for Historic Elections
(Image Credit: Pete Muller/AP Photo) CAIRO – Long lines snaked out of polling stations across Egypt this morning...
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Inside One of the Holiest Rooms in Mormon Temple
The Celestial Room in the Kansas City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is shown in this 2012 photo. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.) It’s a room few get to see, with high ceilings,...
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Vatican Threatens to Excommunicate Chinese Priest Backed By Beijing
Liu Jin/AFP/Getty Images The Vatican has threatened a Chinese priest with excommunication if China moves ahead with his government-backed bishop ordination, which has not been approved by the Holy See....
View ArticleCharity Helps Those Leaving Polygamy Sect
Tonight “20/20 Saturday” tells the story of the Steed family’s breaking away from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), the polygamous sect whose leader and prophet is...
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI Never Aspired to Be Pope: Historian
After Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement today that he will resign on Feb. 28, his older brother told The Associated Press that the pontiff had been advised by his doctor not to take any more...
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‘God’s Bank’ and Its New Boss
Ernst von Freyberg (Image credit: DC Advisory/SP Photo ROME — Today it was more than just a routine personnel matter for Pope Benedict XVI to name a new president of the Vatican Bank: German lawyer...
View ArticleResults of ‘Vatileaks’ Probe For ‘Pope’s Eyes Only’
ROME – Pope Benedict XVI decided to keep secret the contents of an investigative report on the “Vatileaks” scandal, ruling that the only person who will get to see it will be the next pope. The top...
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Can a Voting Cardinal Skip Papal Conclave?
(Franco Origlia/Getty Images) ROME–Today’s British Cardinal Keith O’Brien announced he will not be attending the conclave. But, as a prince of the church, can he refuse to do so? As of today, the pope...
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Who Wore It Best: Papal Edition
Moments after his election today, the newly named Pope Francis was dressed in the white vestments unique to the highest office in Catholicism. The pope is allowed to decide just how decked out he...
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Pope Blasts Selfishness and Corruption in Slum Visit
Victor R. Caivano/AP Photo RIO DE JANEIRO – The man who has become known as the “people’s pope” lived up to the title today as he called on Catholics during his first foreign trip to forego selfishness...
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Pope Francis Rocks Rolling Stone Magazine Cover
(Courtesy: Rolling Stone) Never has a pope had so much in common with a rock star. Pope Francis, who is known for his independent streak and for captivating crowds, has landed the February 2014 cover...
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