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Sainthood Probe Starts in US for ‘Rosary Priest’
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akornfeld
Baltimore – Recognized widely for his catchphrase – “the family that prays together stays together” – the late Rev. Patrick Peyton spread his message to millions by radio and later television, using Hollywood stars to emphasize prayer and moral values. Now, the man known as the “Rosary Priest” for his penchant to use rosary beads…
eHarmony Agrees to Set Up Same-Sex Matching Site
By
akornfeld
The online match-making site eHarmony has agreed to launch a same-sex matching service next March after settling allegations that the company violated New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law by excluding gays and lesbians. A New Jersey gay man filed a complaint with the state in 2005, saying that eHarmony violated his rights by not offering a same-sex…
Archaeologists Sketch Out Herod’s Desert Palace
By
akornfeld
Jerusalem – Archaeologists who have analyzed artifacts discovered at Herodium, an ancient Judean palace built by King Herod, are more convinced than ever that the famed monarch was buried high atop the complex outside Jerusalem. Herod, who served as the king of Judea from 37 to 4 BC, built such monumental structures as the Second…
National Cathedral Slashes Staff, Budget
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nsymmonds
WASHINGTON (RNS) Washington National Cathedral announced dramatic cuts to its budget, programs and staff on Wednesday (Nov. 19) as the faltering economy continues to hit religious institutions nationwide. The landmark cathedral, which welcomes nearly 700,000 visitors a year and has hosted the state funerals of three presidents, will slash its budget by 40 percent next…
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