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Beliefnet Poll: Catholics Observant, But Some Seek Change

Catholics participating in a Beliefnet survey say they attend Mass, pray often, but disagree with the Church on some key issues.

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Should John Paul II Be Canonized?

I disagreed with some of the late pope's positions. But if he's not in heaven, there's little hope for the rest of us.

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Is Religion 'Built Upon Lies'?

Best-selling atheist Sam Harris and pro-religion blogger Andrew Sullivan debate God, faith, and fundamentalism.

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Paul Wilkes: When in Rome

From John Paul II's funeral to Benedict XVI's election, Beliefnet's correspondent reports on the momentous events in Rome.

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'A Truly Heroic Figure'

Statements from Billy Graham, Chuck Colson, the Family Research Council and more on the death of Pope John Paul II.

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Questions and Answers on Electing a New Pope

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If You Were a Cardinal...

Experts discuss John Paul II's legacy and what they hope to see in the church's future.

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Loose Canon Archive: March 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Loose Canon Archive: April 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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The Pope's Chart: A Willful Ram With a Spiritual Side

Can the new pope balance his yearning for strict orthodoxy with self-understanding and compassion?

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