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Good Friday Traditions Across the Globe

From Rome to Rio, a glimpse into Good Friday celebrations. The solemn holiday remembers Jesus’ crucifixion and is commemorated during Catholic services throughout the world.

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When Christmas Doesn’t Fall on Dec. 25

Here’s one Christmas surprise you didn’t expect: Christmas is actually on January 7.

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A Brief History of Advent

What started as a fasting holiday is now best known for its candy-filled calendars.

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Alabama Town Gives Offenders a Choice: Jesus or Jail

Given the choice between jail and church, which would you choose?

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In Indonesia, Streets With Islamic Names Are No Place for Churches

After a two-year battle, Christians in Bogor, Indonesia, still cannot open the Taman Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church. Why? Their mayor has refused to allow churches on streets with Islamic names.

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NASCAR Pastor’s Head-Turning Prayer: ‘Thank You For My Smokin’ Hot Wife’

As a pastor, hopefully Joe Nelms doesn’t channel his inner Talladega Nights too often in his Tennessee church. But he sure did pull a Will Ferrell during the invocation at a Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR race on Saturday.

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5 Questions with the Royal Wedding Minister, The Very Reverend Dr. John Hall

The Very Reverend Dr. John R. Hall had the best seat in the house as William and Catherine exchanged wedding vows.

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All the Single Mormons: Virginia Church Focuses on Finding a Mate

Looking for lasting love? Head over to Crystal City, Va. if you want to find your mate. That is if you’re Mormon.

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Religious Repression: China Detains Dozens of Easter Worshippers

Protestant churchgoers trying to hold Easter services in Beijing this morning found themselves in detention rather than devotion.

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Quotes: Christine O’Donnell on Church and State

“Where in the Constitution is the separation of church and state?” – CHRISTINE O’DONNELL, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Delaware, asking opponent Chris Coons after he said religious doctrine has no place in public schools; the debate, which aired on a Delaware radio station, was held before an audience of law students at Widener [...]