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Work of Faith: Building an Altar for the Pope

Work of Faith: Building an Altar for the Pope

by Empriss Campbell, Lucy Ren, & Phoebe Tollefson | Aug 18, 2015 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON – Furnishings for Pope Francis’ Mass in Washington in September – an altar, a special chair, a stand to hold the Holy Scripture — are taking shape at a dusty cabinetry shop in Frederick, Maryland. “We had to design something that...

Relax, you are in good hands

by Empriss Campbell, Lucy Ren, & Phoebe Tollefson | Jun 9, 2011 | Topics

WASHINGTON–The first day you get to Washington, you will be overwhelmed with all the information that you get. That’s just a given so soak up all the information you can and just run with it, from day one. Washington is a fascinating city. You will meet people...

Merkel, Obama united on Libya, Afghanistan

by Empriss Campbell, Lucy Ren, & Phoebe Tollefson | Jun 8, 2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Barack Obama set aside past differences on key issues such as the economy during Merkel’s state visit this week to present a united front on Afghanistan and Libya. The cooperation of both countries in...

U.S. relations with Pakistan remain troubled

by Empriss Campbell, Lucy Ren, & Phoebe Tollefson | Jun 8, 2011 | Politics

After Osama bin Laden’s death in Pakistan, analysts and lawmakers are questioning whether or not the U.S. should continue its aid to Pakistan.

The Williams sisters help kids learn

by Empriss Campbell, Lucy Ren, & Phoebe Tollefson | Jun 7, 2011 | Education

Venus and Serena Williams play tennis with kids during a youth clinic at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center in Washington.
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