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Religion and Faith

St. Thomas faculty member embroiled in sex abuse investigation to retire

St. Thomas faculty member embroiled in sex abuse investigation to retire

The announcement comes amid an internal investigation into whether Don Briel, director and founder of the Center for Catholic Studies, or others at the university knew that an archdiocesan board had recommended that the Rev. Michael Keating, a professor of Catholic Studies, not mentor young adults.
by Madeleine Baran and Jon Collins

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Ex-archdiocesan official contradicts Nienstedt's sworn testimony over abuse claim

Ex-archdiocesan official contradicts Nienstedt's sworn testimony over abuse claim

A former top archdiocesan official contradicted Archbishop John Nienstedt's account of how top officials responded to a sexual abuse claim against a Catholic priest, according to sworn testimony made public today.
by Madeleine Baran

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Religious Tolerance and Pluralism at Home and Abroad

Religious Tolerance and Pluralism at Home and Abroad

There are striking differences in tolerance and religious pluralism in countries around the globe. What are the historical and current challenges faced by America and other countries? William Antholis spoke April 23, 2014 at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event.

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Southern Baptist leaders seek softer approach on homosexuality

Southern Baptist leaders seek softer approach on homosexuality

For an organization that has previously used opposition to gay marriage as a rallying point, statements here from church leaders, like Kevin Smith of Kentucky, shocked an auditorium of pastors into silence. "If you spent 20 years and you've never said anything about divorce in the church culture, then shut up about gay marriage," Smith said.
by Blake Farmer

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