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Local Argentinian community reacts to pope selection
Spanish-speaking Catholics celebrated across the region Wednesday as they came to terms with the fact that Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina had been selected as the first Latin American pontiff. Bergoglio, 76, is the first non-European pope,...Tags: Christianity, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief, The Pope
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Los Angeles Roman Catholic Archdiocese releases abuse files
Files recently released by the Los Angeles Roman Catholic Archdiocese show that 29 clergy accused of sexual abuse served assignments at local parishes, where some of the alleged child molestation took place. Of the 29 men who were named, eight were...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Christianity, Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, Roman Catholicism, Psychiatry
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'The Daily Show' mocks gay marriage opponents around the globe
Given the rapidly evolving status of gay rights here in the U.S, where the Boy Scouts of America recently lifted a ban on gay youths and the Supreme Court prepares to rule on two same-sex marriage cases, John Oliver decided it was time to check up on the...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Paris (France), French Open, Marriage, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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Pope, archbishop of Canterbury meet, speak of unity
LONDON -- The neophyte holders of two of Christendom’s most venerable posts met for the first time Friday and spoke of fostering unity and understanding between their sometimes rival branches of the faith. Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury...
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Sex-abuse investigations rip open Catholic Church's secret files
Preparing for his return to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles after six months' treatment at a center for pedophile priests, Father Michael Wempe sat down to type out a list of concerns. Arrangements for his dog. Counseling and support groups for himself....
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Vatican becomes patron of arts again
VATICAN CITY -- Centuries after it helped kick-start Western art, the Vatican is seeking to break back into the art world with its first-ever pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale. The display includes a very modern mix of photography and...
Tags: Christianity, Gianfranco Ravasi, John Paul II, Fine Artists, Roman Catholicism
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After rebuke by archbishop, Cardinal Mahony takes higher profile
When Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, of public duties for mishandling clergy sex abuse cases, a church spokesman said the retired prelate's life would remain largely the same with one exception: confirmations. No...
Tags: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Vatican City, Papal Conclave (2013), Religion and Belief
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Former Pope Benedict XVI moves back into Vatican
ROME -- The Vatican became the home of two living popes Thursday when former pontiff Benedict XVI took up residence in a house in the city-state’s garden. The unprecedented cohabitation with his successor, Pope Francis, began when Benedict arrived...
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New pope, new questions
When in Rome, the excitement swirling around the election of Pope Francis was contagious, even for those who weren't church-going Roman Catholics. My job was to convey that Eternal City-wide fervor to folks back home through stories, videos, live Webcasts...
Tags: Skype, Vatican City, Religion and Belief, Vatican City, Rome (Italy)
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Stations of the 'L': Catholic Chicagoan crisscrosses city on trains and reflects on Christ's journey to the cross
There's nothing extraordinary about Aidan Gillespie's daily commute on the No. 50 bus down Damen Avenue. Perhaps that's why the Roman Catholic schoolteacher chose the train Tuesday for a more spiritual journey. Setting out before dawn, Gillespie, 25,...
Tags: Jerusalem (Israel), Christianity, Garfield Park, Chicago Transit Authority, Good Friday
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Chicagoans studying at Rome seminary inspired to bring history home
— Chris Kerzich of Bedford Park had moved to Washington to enter politics when former Pope Benedict XVI came to the nation's capital and inspired him to pursue public service of a different kind. The Rev. James Wallace of Winnetka heard the call...
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Pope Francis reaffirms crackdown on U.S. nuns
ROME -- Pope Francis has backed the Vatican’s doctrinal crackdown on a major group of American nuns, reasserting the Roman Catholic Church's conservative approach to various social issues in a move that could cool the warm reception he has...
Tags: Christianity, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Same-Sex Marriage, Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief
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