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Two prominent U.S. Catholic bishops said Tuesday that Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden contradicted church teaching by saying in a weekend interview that determining when human life begins is a “personal and private” matter of religious faith he would not impose on others.
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The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, speaks during the debate on Women Bishops being held at the General Synod, Central Hall, York University, York, England, Monday July 7, 2008. The Church of England’s governing body is debating its next step on...
