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The Papal Summit

News, polls, and discussion surrounding the pope's meeting with U.S. cardinals.

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Mormon Black History Month

How white and African-American Mormons are dealing with the Church's racially troubled past.

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Shouldn't Sexual Sinners at Least Have Safe Sex?

When promiscuous people ignore Catholic teaching, and are at risk from HIV, should they use condoms to prevent infection?

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The Roman Catholic Church's Official Teaching on Homosexuality

Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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The Senselessness of Silencing Debate

The dismissal of a respected magazine editor shows the Catholic Church's leaders are afraid of intellectual inquiry.

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Catholic Church in Crisis

News coverage and Beliefnet articles on the clergy sexual abuse scandals rocking America's Catholic Church.

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Pope Benedict XVI, Child of Abraham

The new pope will continue crucial outreach to the Jewish people.

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Key Writings of Pope John Paul II

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Catholic Politicians Can't Have It Both Ways

Bishops must crack down on legislators who call themselves Catholic but whose votes are grossly contrary to church teaching.

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