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Walter Sullivan, former Richmond bishop, dies

Former Bishop Walter F. Sullivan, best known as one of the more progressive leaders in the Catholic church. has died. He was the longest-serving head of the Richmond Roman Catholic diocese.

Tags: Walter Sullivan, Catholic Church, faith

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Baptist leader wants more diversity in convention

The first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention told reporters his selection as president shows a commitment to increasing diversity, but he said there's more to be done.

Tags: faith, diversity, Southern Baptist

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Religious leaders rally for reinstatement of Gallaudet administrator

The chief diversity officer at the nation's leading university for deaf students was put on indefinite leave Oct. 10 for signing a petition opposed to a Maryland ballot initiative that would legalize same-sex marriage. McCaskill's leave has caused turmoil on the campus of 1,600 students and drawn national attention.

Tags: deaf, National Black Church Initiative, same-sex marriage, Gallaudet University, Kate Ryan

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Interfaith meditation group brings religions together

Whether familiar with meditation or a first-timer, a unique program in the region may be worth checking out.

Tags: michelle basch, Interfaith Meditation Initiative, meditation

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Religious leaders work together to offer meditation sessions

A group called the Interfaith Meditation Initiative includes religious leaders who are working together to offer meditation sessions in an effort to help people relax.

Tags: meditation, Arlington, kristi king

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Va. billboard seeks to comfort non-believers

A new group is using a billboard to announce their faith, or lack thereof. The billboard on Interstate 95 South near Fredericksburg asks, "don't believe in God?" and then answers, "you are not alone."

Tags: Fredericksburg Coalition of Reason, billboard, God, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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