Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jun 27, 2013

  Cardinal Dolan Decries Supreme Court Decisions as 'Tragic' for Marriage, Nation

  Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has released a statement along with other archbishops declaring the Supreme Court's ruling on two major gay marriage cases as a "tragic day for marriage and our nation."

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  Jun 26, 2013

  Pastor Robert Jeffress Says 'Political Correctness' Behind Supreme Court Decisions on Gay Marriage

  Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas said Wednesday's Supreme Court decision to overturn a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act was mostly due to political correctness.

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  Jun 26, 2013

  Pope Francis Establishes Vatican Commission Amid New Money-Laundering Scandal

  Pope Francis has established a new Pontifical Commission that will examine the Vatican's financial institution, amid concerns of new problems surrounding the Roman Catholic Church's bank.

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  Jun 26, 2013

  Nelson Mandela Condition Remains Critical as Archbishop Prays for 'Peaceful End'

  Thabo Makgoba, the South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, prayed on Tuesday for former President Nelson Mandela, who remains in critical condition in hospital.

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  Jun 26, 2013

  Supreme Court Dismisses Prop. 8 Appeal; Gay Marriage Moves Forward in California

  The Supreme Court has paved the way for same-sex marriage in California to resume after ruling that supporters of Proposition 8, the 2008 California voter-approved amendment that defined marriage as between one man and one woman, do not have the right to appeal a lower court's ruling that struck it down in 2010.

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  Jun 26, 2013

  Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision in Defense of Marriage Act

  The Supreme Court struck down on Wednesday a key provision in the Defense of Marriage of Act (DOMA) denying benefits to legally married gay couples.

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  Jun 25, 2013

  Crossroad Bible Institute Graduate to Be 500th Inmate Executed in Texas

  The state of Texas is preparing to execute on Wednesday its 500th inmate since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The inmate on death row is a female Crossroad Bible Institute graduate.

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  Jun 25, 2013

  Secular Group Questions Why Boy Scouts Won't Accept Atheists After Lifting Ban on Gays

  The Freedom From Religion Foundation, one of the largest nonprofit secular groups in America, ran an ad on Sunday in The New York Times asking why the Boy Scouts of America is maintaining its ban on nonreligious members after having changed its policy to now accept gay members. A pro-family group believes FFRF is right in its questioning.

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  Jun 25, 2013

  Joel Osteen Prayed with Nick Wallenda Before Historical Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk

  Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Texas revealed that he prayed side by side with Christian high wire artist Nik Wallenda before his death-defying walk across the 1,500-foot tall gorge near the Grand Canyon on Sunday.

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  Jun 24, 2013

  Pope Francis 'Snubs' Concert Gala, Surprising Cardinals, Vatican

  Pope Francis recently surprised some in the Vatican by failing to show up for a concert where he was expected to be the guest of honor. Some believe the move is another message that the pontiff will not indulge in lavish events.