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Religion and Faith

'Holy Diplomacy'

'Holy Diplomacy'

A new America Abroad Documentary explores the role The Vatican has played in politics on the world stage.

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Gay marriage debate fueled by California ruling

Gay marriage debate fueled by California ruling

The California Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in their state, and the political backlash is just beginning. Midmorning examines the future for gay marriage in other states, and what recent polling is showing about public support.

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Ethical dilemmas and the young

Ethical dilemmas and the young

Should a ref of a kids' hockey game accept money from a coach? And what should you do to alert parents if you're a single dad supervising a daughter's slumber party? Who knew raising children could lead to an ethical minefield? Ethics columnist Randy Cohen.

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Out of ashes

Out of ashes

A year after the Ham Lake fire was officially declared contained, Lutheran wilderness camp rebuilds.
by Bob Kelleher

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Basilica of St. Mary rector on Catholicism's future

Basilica of St. Mary rector on Catholicism's future

After leading Minneapolis' largest Catholic parish, Father Michael O'Connell is scaling back to serve a much smaller community. He talks about his future at a North Minneapolis parish, as well as what's on the minds of the next generation of Catholics.

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Minnesotans worry Rev. Wright controversy overblown

Minnesotans worry Rev. Wright controversy overblown

Many in St. Paul's African American religious community think the media firestorm has blown the controversy over Rev. Wright's comments and his connection to Barack Obama out of proportion. They are hoping the scandal will not hurt Obama's chances at the polls.
by Jessica Mador

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