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Marrying, Burying, and…Exorcising?

February 3rd, 2015

We know Universal Life Church ministers can do pretty much anything a traditionally-ordained minister can do—perform wedding ceremonies, funerals, baptisms—but what about exorcisms? Can they perform those? Continue Reading »

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Donning the Mantle of “Priestly Activism”

January 29th, 2015

Father Richard Estrada is a fierce immigrant rights and homeless advocate, his life has been marked by loss and tragedy. His story shows us that priests do not need to be boring, stodgy, unyielding traditionalists. Continue Reading »

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Women’s Roles and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife

April 21st, 2014

If it was ever discovered that Jesus had a wife, what would it mean for the future of the church? A couple of years ago, an ancient papyrus fragment was discovered with references to such a figure. Continue Reading »

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"Rogue" Nuns Helping to Redefine Catholic Values

June 2nd, 2012

A group of nuns were accused by the Vatican of disobeying church doctrine. Church leaders declared the Leadership Conference of Women Religious were flouting doctrine on important moral issues. Continue Reading »

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