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March 21st, 2011
02:59 PM ET
Married priest ordained in WisconsinFrom CNN Milwaukee affiliate WITI It was a traditional ordination at St. Jerome Parish Saturday for a man with a non-traditional path to priesthood. Deacon Russell Arnett, now Father Arnett, was first ordained in the Episcopal Church where priests are allowed to marry. Now Arnett is the first priest to enter the Archdiocese of Milwaukee through what is called the "Pastoral Provision." It is a Vatican rule started in 1980 that makes it easier for Anglican clergy to convert to Catholicism. Read the full story about the ordination of a married Milwaukee priest on WITI
March 6th, 2011
12:15 PM ET
Celibacy and the priesthoodCNN's Becky Anderson talks with Father Alberto Cutie, an American priest who was at the center of a celibacy scandal. Anderson asked Cutie if he would have announced his affair if he had not been caught by the paparazzi cannonading on a beach with a woman. At the time he was a prominent Catholic priest in Miami, Florida. Today Cutie is a priest in an Episcopal church. Cutie was CNN-I's connector of the day. 
February 28th, 2011
06:00 AM ET
My take: Why this female priest loves 'Sister Wives'
By Danielle Elizabeth Tumminio, Special to CNN “Sister Wives” is virtually sacred time in my home. When it’s on, I refuse to answer the phone or move from the couch, and anyone who talks risks both a DVR rewind and a scornful look for interrupting the episode’s flow. I admit that referring to any television viewing as “sacred time” is a bit sacrilegious, especially coming from an Episcopal priest. But I can’t help it — I’m so fascinated by this show that I’ve seen every episode twice (including the honeymoon special), researched fundamentalist Mormon wedding rituals, and dreamed of visiting the cake tasting bakery.
January 9th, 2011
01:57 PM ET
Father Cutie: On leaving the churchFather Alberto Cutie talks to CNN Espanol's Ismael Cala about leaving the Catholic Church, his new life as an Episcopal priest, and more.
January 7th, 2011
10:59 AM ET
My Take: U.S. is Christian nation, Congress data shows
By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN Years ago, a graduate student and I spent untold hours trying to track down the religious affiliations of various state and national politicians — all in an effort to see which religious groups had more political clout, and which had less. I am happy to report that this work is now being done, at least for the U.S. Congress, by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. “Faith on the Hill: The Religious Composition of the 112th Congress" tells us a lot of things we already knew, but enough new things to make for interesting reading. 
December 2nd, 2010
04:52 PM ET
A Cutie babyBy CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Eric Marrapodi in Washington. Father Alberto Cutie, the world famous former Catholic priest who dramatically broke his vow of celibacy, took to twitter and his website to announce the birth of his new baby. (Spoiler alert) It's a girl.
November 19th, 2010
11:56 AM ET
My Take: The case against starting Christmas in November
By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN I am fine with Jesus being the reason for the season, but does it have to last for two months? A week or two ago, one of the radio stations where I live on Cape Cod, Coast 93.3, switched its format over to Christmas songs. As I am writing this, Wham! has just finished “Last Christmas” and Hall & Oates’ “Jingle Bell Rock” is still ringing in my ears. This confuses me. Is there really demand out there in radioland for non-stop Christmas carols for four weeks in November and another four in December? The Christmas season used to kick in right after Thanksgiving. Now it can barely wait for Halloween. 
November 8th, 2010
11:35 AM ET
First openly gay Episcopal bishop to retireGene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, said Saturday that death threats and continued worldwide controversy about his selection contributed to his decision to retire in January 2013. Robinson's announced retirement surprised many of those attending the annual diocesan convention in Concord, New Hampshire. The bishop, who has served in the post in New Hampshire since early 2004, said he is energized about his next two years of ministry and support of clergy and congregations as the process of naming his successor moves forward. But turning 66 in 2013 and the "constant strain" from the church schism were factors in his decision, Robinson said in prepared remarks. The bishop said he is in his fifth year of sobriety after receiving treatment for alcohol abuse. "The fact is, the last seven years have taken their toll on me, my family, and you," he told those attending the convention. "While I believe that these attitudes, mostly outside the Diocese, have not distracted me from my service to you, I would be less than honest if I didn't say that they have certainly added a burden and certain anxiety to my episcopate."
August 31st, 2010
03:54 PM ET
Church helps in New Orleans 5 years laterEditor's note: CNN's Melissa Morgenweck brings us this story about a church in New York and its efforts to help rebuild New Orleans five years after Hurricane Katrina. Faith groups have been one of the driving forces behind helping people in New Orleans get back into their homes. Grace Church New Orleans sent a letter asking for help from other Grace Churches around the United States after its building was flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Grace Church New York City responded, and eight volunteers traveled to New Orleans in 2006. The group helped with repairs on the church and volunteered with an Episcopal Community Services rebuilding program cleaning out flooded homes. The Rev. Linda Bartholomew of Grace Church NYC says it was immediately evident that one volunteer trip would not be enough. She made the decision for Grace Church NYC to make a 10-year commitment to help rebuild New Orleans.
July 11th, 2010
02:10 PM ET
Women bishops vote threatens to split Church of EnglandThe Church of England inched closer to allowing women bishops this weekend, with a vote that traditionalists warned could split the church. The church's governing body narrowly rejected a measure that would allow parishes that oppose women bishops to have an additional male bishop. The proposal, floated by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (pictured) - the titular head of the Church of England - was an attempt to satisfy conservatives. |
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The CNN Belief Blog covers the faith angles of the day's biggest stories, from breaking news to politics to entertainment, fostering a global conversation about the role of religion and belief in readers' lives. It's edited by CNN's Daniel Burke with contributions from Eric Marrapodi and CNN's worldwide news gathering team.  |
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Editor's Note: Danielle Elizabeth Tumminio is ordained in the Episcopal Church and has taught a variety of educational institutions, including Yale University. She is also the author of "God and Harry at Yale: Faith and Fiction in the Classroom."
Editor's note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of "God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions that Run the World," is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor.