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Since 1974, pro-life advocates have marched every January in Washington, DC, to demonstrate their disapproval of the 1973 Roe v Wade decision legalizing abortion.

The first stone for La Sagrada Familia was laid in 1882 and 125 years later, services are soon to be held in Barcelona's Temple of Atonement to the Holy Family.

Gervase Phinn has been inspired by 'all the lonely people' that feature in the poignant song, Eleanor Rigby, to write a novel of warmth and understanding.

Students explain how characters from their favorite novel fit the description of dynamic, round, static or flat character on a colorful poster.

Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific author of books that ranged from romance novels to historical fiction. She used strong Christian themes and characters in each story.

Teens are often given the power to decide many things for themselves. Choosing to go to church may be one of the most important decisions they can make.

The 2008 Lambeth conference voted to hold a moratorium on further conversation on same sex blessings. To do so is for the Anglican Communion to deny its own diversity.

Catholics don't pray to statues, don't believe in creationism, and don't interpret the Bible literally. What do Catholics believe?

Angels, God's messengers, protect the Church and comfort the faithful.

Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.

Autumn is a time of many Catholic celebrations: the Feast Days of St. Michael and St. Gabriel, the Guardian Angels and St Francis of Assisi, and Respect Life Sunday.

The Purpose Driven Life is a course book by Rick Warren which is designed for individual church members to follow through over forty days.

The selection of music at a wedding sets the tone for the entire ceremony. But there are no right or wrong choices, allowing for freedom to make the ceremony personal.

Receiving an LDS patriarchal blessing is a big milestone for any Latter-day Saint. Learn about what Mormon patriarchal blessings are, who can get one, and how to use it.

Begun in 1972, the Respect Life Program provides church teaching on the value and dignity of human life to the Catholic community and the public.

St. Fulgentius was known for his austerity, theological knowledge, and oratory skills. He was canonized and given the designation "Father of the Church."

St. Neumann came from Europe to America as a missionary. His achievements had a lasting effect not only in Philadelphia, where he was bishop, but throughout America.

Simeon Stylites entered a monastery at a young age. However, his extreme austerity forced him out and led to him becoming the first of the stylitcs or "pillar-hermits."

Human sexuality has been on the mind of the ELCA for over eight years. The votes are in and the decisions made. What does the ELCA do now; can it move on?

Louisa May Alcott pulls references and names from history, literature and mythology for her hastily organized novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase.

According to a 2008 Census Bureau report, 46% of America's population is single. So why don't churches reflect this demographic?

During this busy time of year, Advent traditions help give fresh meaning to the holidays and make it easy to celebrate Advent as a family.