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Sally Morrow | Apr 18, 2012

The Cathedral of Trier was originally built by Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor; it is the oldest church in Germany. The Cathedral of Trier houses great works of art and a holy relic that draws many pilgrims: the Holy Robe, the garment said to be worn by Jesus when he was crucified.
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Sally Morrow | Apr 18, 2012

(Left) Governor Mitt Romney during a campaign stop in Philadelphia. (Right) Obama greets friends and neighbors as he arrives to vote at his polling place in Kenwood.
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Sally Morrow | Mar 27, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 8.
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Sally Morrow | Mar 27, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI leaves Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24.
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Lapsed Catholics explain why they leave church

Peggy McGlone | Mar 26, 2012

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) As part of a survey to understand why they have stopped attending Mass, a few hundred lapsed Catholics were asked what issues they would raise with the bishop. He would have gotten an earful. By Peggy McGlone.
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Jesuit magazine schools bishops on contraception fight

David Gibson | Feb 15, 2012

America's latest editorial is powerful and persuasive, and takes to task those bishops and their allies who might be overreaching after President Obama's compromise on the birth control issue. "By pushing the religious liberty campaign to cover the fine points of healthcare coverage, the campaign devalues the coinage of religious liberty."
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Poll finds Americans split on contraception mandate

Lauren Markoe | Feb 14, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) Americans are split on a federal mandate requiring nearly all employers -- even institutions with strong religious affiliations -- to provide insurance covering contraception. By Lauren Markoe.
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Nine reasons why Catholic education rocks

David Gibson | Jan 30, 2012

There are many people, Catholics in particular, who have objected to the Obama administration’s decision not to expand the religious exemption in the new federal regulations mandating that all employer health insurance plans provide free contraceptive coverage. But perhaps few have as much cause to complain – and are less likely to do so – than the nine Catholic educators (one a student) honored by the White House last week.
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After angering Catholics, White House honors teachers

Lauren Markoe | Jan 25, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) Days after angering Catholics with a new rule that forces religious groups to offer contraceptive coverage, the White House on Wednesday tried to repair relations by honoring nine Catholic educators. By Lauren Markoe.
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