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Religion and Faith

The religious legacy of John Paul II

John Paul II's papacy was dramatic and historic on many fronts. Speaking of Faith explores some of the critical religious issues of his 26 years as pontiff and discusses the great and contradictory impact he made on the Catholic Church in America and abroad.

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Former religion writer reflects on pope

Martha Sawyer Allen covered Pope John Paul II extensively during her 19 years as a religion writer for the Star Tribune.

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Praying for the Pope

Followers and admirers of Pope John Paul II begin to pay their respects Monday. The world considers the impact of the charismatic and conservative Catholic leader.

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Minnesotans reflect on death of pope

Thousands of Catholics and others attended services and vigils around Minnesota Saturday night to honor the memory of Pope John Paul II. One of the largest was at the St. Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Harry Flynn led a mass and offered his memories of Pope John Paul.

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Pope John Paul II dead at 84

Pope John Paul II, the Polish pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century and became history's most-traveled pope, died Saturday night in his Vatican apartment. He was 84.

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Pope John Paul II

The Vatican said that the health of Pope John Paul II had "further worsened" Friday, as his breathing became shallow. The 84-year-old pontiff suffered heart failure and septic shock during treatment for an infection. What will the pope's legacy be?

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Tribal elders protective of Red Lake culture

Over the next few days the Red Lake Nation will bury 10 of its people. The most private grieving will be in the traditional village of Ponemah, which lost three teenagers in the shooting. Tribal elders talk about their culture and their mistrust of outsiders.

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