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3 hrs ago | Pam's House Blend

Have the Pentagon Brass Learned From the Catholic Bishops?

In watching and listening to the unfolding stories over the last week of sexual assault in the military, I could not help but notice how similar the military's mess is to the situation in the Roman Catholic church over child abuse carried out by priests.

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Related Topix: Religion, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, US Military, US Air Force, Criminal Defense Law, Lafayette, LA

7 hrs ago | Voice of America

Pope: Church Must Help Poorest, Not Dissect Theology

Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with faithful on the occasion of a Pentecostal vigil St.

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Related Topix: Religion

11 hrs ago | St. Anthony Messenger

Campus Missionaries Help College Students Find 'Meaning'

A diverse group of young college women lounged on couches at the entrance of the George Mason University Student Union on a recent afternoon.

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Related Topix: George Mason University, Religion, Orlando, FL

Sat May 18, 2013

Iol.co.za

Depardieu compares Putin to Pope John Paul II

French actor and newly-minted Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu on Saturday compared President Vladimir Putin to the late Pope John Paul II and said the ex-KGB agent is what Russia needs as a leader.

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Related Topix: World News, Russia, Asia, Religion, Celebrities, Gerard Depardieu, Vladimir Putin

The Jersey Journal

Priest's return to ministry after sex-abuse confession draws new scrutiny, criticism

The Rev. Michael Fugee in 2003 after a jury in Bergen County found him guilty of aggravated criminal sexual contact.

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Related Topix: Religion

Sunday Mail

Depardieu compares Putin to Pope JP II

FRENCH actor and newly-minted Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu has compared President Vladimir Putin to the late Pope John Paul II.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Gerard Depardieu, Vladimir Putin, Religion

Catholic Voice

Archbishop Brunett reflects on his time in Oakland

"I found Oakland to be the biggest surprise of my life," said the Most Rev. Alex J. Brunett, who since Oct.

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Related Topix: Oakland, CA, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Sunday Herald

Agenda: Now is the time for hierarchy of Catholic Church in Scotland to show leadership

Three months of agony may well be over for the Scottish Catholic in the pew, now that the Vatican has finally taken action on the Cardinal Keith O'Brien affair.

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Related Topix: Religion, Opinion

Catholic World News

Former archdiocesan accountant pleads guilty on embezzlement charges

A former accountant for the Archdiocese of St. Paul, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling $670,000 in archdiocesan funds.

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Related Topix: Religion

The Las Vegas Sun

Merkel and Francis talk about a 'strong' Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, Germany, Pope Benedict XVI, Religion

DFW Catholic

Art Teacher - Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School is seeking exceptional English teacher candidates for the 2012-13 academic year.

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Related Topix: Dumfries, VA, Religion

Fri May 17, 2013

The Press-Enterprise

RELIGION: Reaching out to Inland Asian Catholics

The Rev. Anthony Dao, speaks Friday, May 17, at the "Sharing Asian Gifts: Faith and Cultures" conference at the pastoral center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino.

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Related Topix: Religion, San Bernardino, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Murrieta, CA

Times of Oman

Vatican Bank to publish its accounts, launch website

Ernst von Freyberg told the bank's employees of the changes, which should be in place by the end of the year, this week, according to Vatican Radio.

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Related Topix: Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

Pittsburgh Catholic

'A whole lot of love': Catholic Charities applauds service

Celebrating the love that it puts into community service, Catholic Charities honored individuals and organizations May 10 during the 31st Annual Bishop's Dinner at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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Related Topix: Religion

River Front Times

Father Gary Meier, St. Louis Catholic Priest, Announces He is Gay

In 2011, a slender book came out called Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest .

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Religion

Naugatuck Daily News

Archbishop ordains two local men

Rev. Michael Casey of Prospect gives a mass at St. MaryA s Hospital in Waterbury Monday.

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Related Topix: Prospect, CT, Naugatuck, CT, Religion, Waterbury, CT

USA Today

Ireland's ban on abortion in jeopardy

Furor is growing over a new bill aiming to clarify the rules for abortion in Ireland, in particular over a provision that will allow the procedures in cases where the mother's life is at risk.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Religion, Goulding, FL

Thu May 16, 2013

Inside Colombia

Colombia: Some things don't change much, including Catholicism

By Mario Salazar / Washington Times - Visiting Colombia, one of the most Catholic countries in the world, after a few years is a reminder of how pervasive religion is in this country.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Colombia Travel, Travel, Religion, Wedding

Post-gazette.com

Nude artists can't disguise their silliness

That succinct email came from Robb S. Godshaw, 22, to the Post-Gazette. Mr. Godshaw is the less famous of two Carnegie Mellon University students recently charged with indecent exposure and is clearly a young man who believes in brevity, in both his words and attire.

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Related Topix: Carnegie Mellon University, Religion, Opinion

The Press-Enterprise

Asian Catholic Spirituality: San Bernardino diocese presents seminar

In May 2011, Bishop Gerald Barnes, at right, ordained three Vietnamese-born men into the priesthood during a Mass in Chino Hills.

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Related Topix: Religion, San Bernardino, CA, Chino Hills, CA, San Bernardino County, CA