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Cardinal O’Malley: Retired pope’s statement on abuse should galvanize all
The head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said retired Pope Benedict's "witness and profound honesty should galvanize all of us to defend survivors of abuse and to protect all those entrusted to our care."
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Retired pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report
At the age of 94, Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he knows he will soon stand before God's judgment and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in handling allegations of clerical sexual abuse.
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‘Called to Joy of Love’ is theme of National Marriage Week Feb. 7-14
"Called to the Joy of Love" is the theme of this year's National Marriage Week USA Feb. 7-14. The week includes World Marriage Day, which this year is Feb. 13.
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Looking toward Olympics, pope emphasizes unity, peace
The “true gold medal” at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games goes to everything that helps the global community be more welcoming and accepting of all people, Pope Francis said.
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A year into presidency, criticism over immigration continues for Biden
Immigration supporters say that while they welcomed President Joe Biden's 2020 election, when it comes to immigration policy, his administration, a year into its first term, has left much to be desired.
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Pakistani Christians mourn after gun attack on two ministers kills one
The daylight attack by motorcycle-riding gunmen on two Church of Pakistan ministers, killing one and wounding another, has reignited fears among Pakistan's beleaguered minority community.
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California bishops celebrate ‘very powerful’ Mass for detainees in ICE facility