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June 10th, 2010
06:29 AM ET
How should the pope address sex abuse scandal?Thousands of priests from around the globe have gathered in Rome this week to mark the end of the Vatican's Year for Priests, and Pope Benedict XVI is expected to address the church sex abuse scandal during the event. We've asked five crisis communication experts to give their advice on how the pope should handle the issue.
May 31st, 2010
07:14 AM ET
What headstones say about the livingCemeteries are known for telling the stories of the people buried there. But the symbols on headstones and monuments can tell a different story: how our view of death has changed over time. “Historic cemeteries really function as outdoor museums,” says Steve Estroff, education manager at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
May 20th, 2010
11:55 AM ET
What makes people happy?Happiness is something we all strive for in our lives. But is there a secret ingredient to being happy? We asked five faith leaders of varying perspectives to answer the question, "What makes people happy?" Their answers showed that happiness comes from meaning and purpose in life. It's in your heart and soul and can come from helping others. And if you're looking for perfect happiness, it doesn't exist. But imperfect happiness does.
April 30th, 2010
05:49 PM ET
New York City's St. Vincent's shuts doorsAfter 161 years of treating survivors of major catastrophes, from the sinking of the Titanic to the attacks of September 11, and leading early HIV treatments, New York's St. Vincent's Hospital closed Friday. There were a few community rallies to keep the private nonprofit hospital open, but the efforts did not succeed. Saddled by financial woes, the Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers board of directors voted to close the hospital this month. By Friday, no patients were left, and about 3,500 employees were laid off. See more at iReport. |
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