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Pope names NIH head to Vatican science academy: Geneticist Francis Collins

Report says access to contraception led to decrease in abortions: A Guttmacher Institute study

Mennonite health-care plan sets January launch: The Corinthian Plan

Calls to boycott census split Protestant Latinos: A tough decision for undocumented immigrants

Smithsonian will open evolution hall and engage in dialogue with religion: An effort to bridge the gap

Papal invite unlikely to lure many U.S. defectors: Celibate priesthood is one obstacle

by John Dart

Nonbelieving authors make room for belief: "People like objectivity"

Vatican opens doors to dissident Anglicans: Far-reaching ecumenical implications

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Left behind: An atheistic group in the United Kingdom claims to be serious about its offer to provide care for pets left behind by Christians when they are taken by the rapture. For a small donation the group promises to make sure pets are fed and cared for (postrapturepetcare.com).

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Evangelical group endorses 'fair' immigration reform: The National Association of Evangelicals

Nearly a quarter on Earth are Muslim, study says: About two-thirds in Asia

Poll shows decline in support for abortion: More say reducing abortions a good idea

High court declines to hear two church cases: An Episcopal dispute and a Catholic scandal

As envoy to Vatican, Hispanic theologian will stress collaboration: Miguel H. Diaz

Churches: Human failures caused Manila floods: More than 240 died in metro Manila

Black Pentecostal church backs health-care reform, including public option: Church of God in Christ

by John Dart

'Justification' pact marked with eye on new divisions: An ecumenical milestone

Some Lutherans consider cutting ELCA ties: After the ELCA decision on gay clergy

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