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Questions persist after testing of ‘Jesus Wife’ papyrus

By David Gibson — April 10, 2014
(RNS) A year and a half after unveiling a slip of papyrus that she dubbed the “Gospel of Jesus's Wife,” Harvard Bible scholar Karen King has released the results of long-delayed testing on the controversial fragment that appear to show it is not a modern forgery. But a host of questions remain.

FDR Labor Secretary Frances Perkins wins ‘Lent Madness’ tournament

By Lauren Markoe — March 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Sorry, St. Luke. A woman who wasn't even a priest -- Labor Secretary Frances Perkins -- won the final round of the "Lent Madness'' online tournament to win the coveted ''Golden Halo'' prize.
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