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First-person accounts of religious repression punctuate summit
Many people may not think about religious repression since it doesn't happen in the United States. For those who may argue that it does, then it doesn't happen on the scale and terror of those living in countries with authoritarian ...
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Vatican prosecutor seeks six-year sentence for priest on trial
A Vatican prosecutor requested that Father Gabriele Martinelli, who is accused of sexually abusing a younger student at the St. Pius X Pre-Seminary, be sentenced to six years in prison if convicted.
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Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica
Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.
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Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God
CHAMPLIN, Minn. (CNS) -- The Twin City Twisters in Champlin is the home gym of Grace McCallum, a member of the 2018 World Championship U.S. gymnastics team. A large banner hangs over the facility's main entrance honoring that accomplishment. But ...
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Citing canon law norms, Wis. bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor
Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse July 9 removed a pastor who has been stirring controversy since last fall when he criticized Catholic Democrats from the pulpit, saying they must "repent" because of the party's support for legal abortion ...
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Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope
Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week after undergoing intestinal surgery.
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Parents of children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting speak out