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The Healing Power of Touch

In churches and elsewhere, the ancient practice of hands-on healing is being revived.

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The Episcopal Church's Bellwether Conflict

The controversy among Episcopalians over the ordination of gay bishops is a measure of our national quandary on gay rights.

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The New Pope's First Crisis

The priest shortage and its surprisingly simple solution: allow marriage as an option for priests

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Priest, Celibacy, Priest Shortage, married priesthood, optional celibacy, American priests, Priesthood, churchs problems, married clergy, celibacy rules

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The Candidates

A dozen top contenders to replace Pope John Paul II.

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Theology, theological, Church, Conservative, Social Justice, Latin American bishops, reputation, Latin American bishops conferences, theological positions range, conservative religious order

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Focus on Gay Priests May Be a Powder Keg

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Gay, gay men, Priesthood, Gay Priests, Sexual Orientation, Abuse Scandal, church leaders, Priest, young men, gay subculture

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Where Are the Sinners?

The confessional booths are empty, and priests wonder why.

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Confession, Priest, Catholics, confessional booths, communal penance, Birth Control, Sin, churchs ban, sexual matters, Sexual Abuse

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The Betrayal: How to Save the Church

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Bishop, Church, Pedophilia, Sexuality, Sexual Ethics, national policy, Sexual, Sexual Abuse, Natural Law, moral teachings

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An Exquisite Conflict

The election of a gay bishop forces the Episcopal Church to choose between two core values

Related Topics: News, Church, gay man, Gay, gay men, church unity, Bishop, Gay Clergy, Gay Bishop, Election, clerical deputies meeting

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Seven Heroes, Seven Faiths

A look at the astronauts' different spiritual paths--and their communities' different ways of mourning.

Related Topics: News, Astronaut, Church, Service, Space, Memorial Service, Family, church member, Episcopal churches, Memorial Services, Peace

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At Seminary, Unease Over Gay Priests

Midway through a seminary tour, an aspiring priest notices a student "definitely checking me out"

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Gay, Student, krzmarzick, gay men, Gay Students, Seminary, Theological College, faculty members, vocations director, national seminary