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For First Time, Pope Francis Marries Couple in Flight

18 Jan 2018
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Derek Welch

The impromptu marriage ceremony happened during Pope's trip around Chile. In a trip that has been less than positive for Pope Francis, there was a bit of a shock. Pope Francis became the first pope...

Religious Controversy in Marriage of Prince Harry

28 Nov 2017
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Derek Welch

Is The Angelican Church Creating Excuses For The Royal Family? There is a controversy about the marriage of Prince Harry of Great Britain to American actress Meghan Markle. This is not Meghan Markle’s...

Controversy Over Anglican Church Sponsoring First Same Sex Marriage in UK

03 Oct 2017
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Derek Welch

Peter Matthews and Alistair Dinnie have made history by being the first UK same-sex couple to get married in a church. The couple was married in St. John Church in Edinburgh, a church run by the Scottish...

Nun Conducts Catholic Wedding Because There Aren’t Enough Priests

07 Aug 2017
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Nathan Glover

Sister Pierrette Thiffault received permission from the Vatican to perform the ceremony. With only 16 priests serving about 35 parishes scattered over almost 9,300 square miles, the Vatican granted...

Celebrate Without Wine? The Pope Says No Way

11 Jun 2016
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Alison Lesley

"Wine expresses the abundance of the banquet and the joy of the feast." -Pope Francis Last Wednesday (June 8), Pope Francis, during his catechesis for the Year of Mercy, touched a topic that is a favorite...

Teenage Boys Arrested for Sikh Temple Bombing in Germany

30 Apr 2016
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Derek Welch

German police have arrested two teenage boys targeting Sikhs. The joyous occasion of a wedding turned into an evening of terror for about 200 people, while they were still taking part in the ceremonies...

12 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

A Turkish couple inspired by a modern Islam movement spends their wedding day helping Syrian refugees in need. Instead of hosting a lavish party for family and friends, a Turkish couple in Kilis...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Weds with Traditional Hindu Ceremony in Hawaii

18 Apr 2015
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Alison Lesley

The very first Hindu congresswoman in the United States wed earlier this month in a traditional Hindu ceremony. Tulsi Gabbard, America’s first ever Hindu American Congresswoman, just recently tied...

Cameron Diaz Has Jewish Wedding But Is Not Jewish

25 Feb 2015
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Alison Lesley

Although the couple is not Jewish, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden held a wedding with Jewish themes and traditions. Many consider their wedding a mockery of Judaism. Cameron Diaz and rocker Benji Madden...

Why did Cameron Diaz’s wedding upset some Jews?

13 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden get married in Jewish wedding confusing and upsetting many faithful as the couple is not Jewish. Cameron Diaz now has a new husband. The famous actress and Benji Madden...