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Vatican tracks down document holder
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican says it has identified someone illegally holding secret documents as it tries to get to the bottom of an embarrassing leaking scandal....
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AP: Churches to raise money to fight gay marriage
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Scores of Maine churches will pass the collection plate a second time at Sunday services on Father's Day to kick off a fundraising campaign for the lead opposition group to a November referendum to legalize same-sex marriages....
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Vatican bank chief ousted after no-confidence vote
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican says the head of its bank, who is being investigated in a money laundering case, has been ousted after receiving a unanimous vote of no-confidence from bank overseers....
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Anne Hathaway's ex to be released from Pa. prison
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) -- An Italian ex-boyfriend of actress Anne Hathaway is about to be released from a Pennsylvania federal prison following a real-estate scam....
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NH church elects Mass. priest for Episcopal bishop
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Massachusetts priest will succeed Bishop Gene Robinson as New Hampshire's next Episcopal bishop....
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Ultra-Orthodox plan huge NYC meeting on Net risks
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ultra-Orthodox Jews who believe that the Internet threatens their way of life have rented the New York Mets' stadium for an unprecedented gathering on how to use modern technology in a religiously appropriate way....
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Pope praises US efforts to welcome immigrants
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI has praised the "great generosity" of American Catholics in welcoming new immigrants and backed the commitment of bishops in the United States to immigration reform....
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Punk band arrest at heart of Russia church feud
MOSCOW (AP) -- The skinny dissident is thrown headfirst into a police van by camouflage-clad officers. Nearby, a dozen bearded men bearing Russian Orthodox crosses and wearing skull-and-crossbones T-shirts cheer on the cops....
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Ruling favors Jehovah's Witnesses in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A U.S. court has ordered that all gated communities in Puerto Rico find a way to grant access to Jehovah's Witnesses so they can proselytize....
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AP Exclusive: Vatican eyes Legion priests on abuse
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican is investigating seven priests from the troubled Legion of Christ religious order for alleged sexual abuse of minors - evidence that the scandal over the order's pedophile founder doesn't rest solely with him, The Associated Press has learned....
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Pope enjoys concert conducted by Muti at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his gratitude after a concert of sacred music by Vivaldi and Verdi conducted by maestro Riccardo Muti at the Vatican....
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Church emphasizes religious role during Halloween season
The perennial question for Christians this time of year is what do they do with Halloween.
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Church's Old Fashioned Day brings past into the present
Worshippers wore clothing from the past and came to church in top hats, overalls and colorful African prints in celebration of Morning Star First Baptist Church’s Old Fashioned Day held Sunday.
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From something disastrous to something glorious
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is holding a rededication ceremony for its sanctuary on Sunday, seven months after part of the roof collapsed.
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Vote confirms intent to join new church
Catawba County church breaks ties with ELCA over decision to have gay pastors in the church.
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Billy Graham gets glimpse of renovated NC library
Evangelist Billy Graham returned to the North Carolina library that bears his name to celebrate its reopening after it was closed for months for upgrades and additions.
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Chapel gets new life
Grace Lutheran Church restores its old chapel from 1858 and uses it for its first sunrise service.
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Lightning spares SC man's backyard cross
Bubba McCutcheon knew a "cloud was a coming up," last week, so he turned off his TV and all his other electronic equipment to concentrate on a book.
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Pope Benedict XVI fractures wrist in a fall
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Hospital officials and the Vatican say Pope Benedict XVI broke his right wrist in a fall during his vacation in the Alps. -
United Methodists launch $20 million ad campaign
The United Methodist Church has launched a $20 million advertising campaign aimed at attracting younger members to the nation's second-largest Protestant denomination.
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NC church OKs change allowing gay ministers
A Presbyterian group representing 150 central North Carolina congregations has approved a constitutional change that could result in gays serving as ministers and elders.
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Church encourages Twitter to spread the word
Most churches want them turned off, but one North Carolina church encouraged its members to use their cell phones, BlackBerrys and other devices to help spread the word during Easter services.
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NC day of rest challenged by recreation, revenues
Whether sanctioned by law, tradition or God, Sunday is still a day of rest in North Carolina.
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Italian Catholics asked not to text during Lent
Roman Catholic bishops in Italy are urging the faithful to go on a high-tech fast for Lent, switching off modern appliances from cars to iPods and abstaining from surfing the Web or text messaging until Easter.
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Preacher urges more barriers to fall in spirit of King, Obama
Turnout was down a bit Sunday at First United Presbyterian's service marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But members of the historic black church in uptown Charlotte who were there think the late civil rights leader would have been just fine with that.
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- 1.Maiden church's sermon spurs possible IRS scrutiny over tax-exempt status
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- 3.Hickory bank robber nabbed in a hurry
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- 5.Protest won't be allowed at Catawba Justice Center
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