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Chicago Father Pfleger steps aside over allegation of abuse
Father Michael Pfleger has stepped aside from his ministry after the Chicago Archdiocese said it received an allegation that the priest had sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago.
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Pew report: Catholics, 20% of population, make up 30% of Congress
Catholics, although they make up about 20% of the U.S. population, remain at 30% of the new Congress, according to a Jan. 4 report issued by the Pew Research Center.
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Chaos stops electoral vote count as Trump supporters mob U.S. Capitol
"For the moment let us pray for the USA, the world's greatest defender of democracy until now, as it faces this huge shock. May God bless America with peace and reconciliation," he tweeted.
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Religious leaders: Reject bid to overturn presidential election results
Dozens of Catholics were among a group of more than 2,000 religious and community leaders who urged Congress to reject any effort to overturn the results of November's presidential election.
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Fired EWTN host: ‘I will never, ever, ever have regrets’ talking about race
Gloria Purvis, who was told after the Dec. 30 broadcast of the EWTN radio show “Morning Glory” that the show was canceled effective immediately, said she has no regrets using the show to discuss racial matters following the police killing ...
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Despite hardships, pope says there is much for which to be thankful
The notable absence of Pope Francis at the final liturgical celebration of 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica capped off a difficult year for the Vatican and for the world.
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Leaders blame Israel for dwindling number of Christians in Holy Land