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Fr. James Martin proposes 'two-way bridge' for LGBT community, Catholic church
We pray for all souls today -- but we're not always so inclusive
Pope Francis confirms finality of ban on ordaining women priests
Panel discusses impact of new 'immigrant church' on Catholic vote
Parish roundup: NYC's St. Ignatius Loyola marks 150 years of Jesuits
Column: Hillary Clinton wants to be president, not your mother
Column: Previewing the USCCB meeting
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Mississippi asks court to uphold law affecting LGBT rights
Abortion by prescription now rivals surgery for U.S. women
The sad state of Pittsburgh's closed houses of worship
China priests' fears over Vatican's Beijing olive branch
The religious right's power grab
Hospice chaplain reflects on life, death and the 'strength of the human soul'
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