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Virginia Lutherans celebrate 25th anniversary
ReporterA major U.S. protestant church with an active presence in Virginia marks a milestone this weekend. The American Lutheran Church, The Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, and The Lutheran Church in America found they had a lot in common. And as...Tags: Lutheranism, Culture, Baptist, Religion and Belief, Ceremonies
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Lebanese Festival kicks off in Roanoke
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe 15th annual Lebanese Festival kicks off Friday, May 31st at St. Elias Catholic Church in Roanoke. This year the festival will feature Lebanese Potato Salad. This new dish will only be offered on Friday. Last year, the festival served about 9,000...Tags: Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, Festive Events, Food Industry, Christianity
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Family Over Forty: How Easy Is It?
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterYou've heard the saying "40 is the new 30," but is it really when it comes to having children? It seems more women are having children well into their 40's, but just how easy is it to get pregnant? "I am 41," said Tina Young. "And I just had my first...Tags: In Vitro Fertilization, Human Interest, The Happiest News!, Religion and Belief, Halle Berry
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Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth
Under pressure over its long-standing ban on gays, the Boys Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders. The Scouts announced Friday that the proposal would be submitted to the roughly...
Tags: Social Organizations, Boy Scouts of America, Gays and Lesbians, Religion and Belief, Social Issues
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Roanoke Hispanic community energized by selection of Pope Francis
WDBJ7 ReporterFor many Hispanics around the world, having a Pope from Latin America, signals recognition in the church. At Saint Gerard Catholic Church in Roanoke on Sunday, there wasn't a whole lot of empty space. The 12:30 p.m. service is in Spanish. It's been...Tags: Francis I, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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Kindergarten conclave ends in Roanoke
They took a little longer than the College of Cardinals in Rome, but young students in Roanoke have concluded their "Kindergarten Conclave." We visited a classroom at Roanoke Catholic School earlier this week as the balloting began. Even after the...
Tags: Preschools, College of Cardinals, Rome (Italy), Papal Conclave (2013), Religion and Belief
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Roanoke Catholics react to election of Pope Francis
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterHistory was made Wednesday in Vatican City as the first-ever Latin American pope was elected. Jorge Bergoglio was the archbishop of Buenos Aires. Now he'll be known as Pope Francis. He is a native of Argentina, and 76-years old. Earlier Wednesday...Tags: South America, Vatican City, Religion and Belief, Vatican City, Christianity
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As cardinals meet in Rome, kindergarten conclave continues in Roanoke
ReporterTheir classrooms stood in for the Sistine Chapel. The red birettas they wore on their heads were made from construction paper. And Tuesday afternoon, a group of young students in Roanoke cast their own ballots in a solemn ceremony. While the College...Tags: Preschools, College of Cardinals, Rome (Italy), Politics, Students
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Roanoke Catholic spending big bucks to revamp gym
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's unmistakable if you drive by it on Interstate 581 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Catholic School gym is in the midst of a makeover. Crews are replacing the windows of the unconventionally-shaped building. The principal of Roanoke Catholic knows the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity
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Twenty percent of the students at Roanoke Catholic are non-Catholics
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Pope's retirement Thursday marks a time of transition for Catholics around the world. But a religious transition is nothing new for some students at Roanoke Catholic School. It's a Catholic school with catholic teachings, but not all the...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Education, Nature Religion, Students, Parochial Schools
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Roanoke Catholic has big challenge explaining Pope's resignation
WDBJ7 ReporterLocally, Catholics are shocked at the Pope's announcement he's stepping down. Teachers are reacting personally. And they're also trying to explain the religious and historical significance to their students. Shock was evident all over Roanoke...Tags: Lent, Barack Obama, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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Virginia family facing many challenges while trying to adopt teenage boy from Russia
WDBJ 7 Anchor/ReporterA Russian orphan wants to bypass that country's laws to live in Virginia. A family in Northern Virginia tried to adopt the 14 year old boy, despite the country's new ban on Americans adopting Russian children. They say they'll keep fighting...Tags: Russia, Religion and Belief, Social Issues, Christianity
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