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Judge in archdiocese bankruptcy balks at adding new costs

The legal bill for the bankruptcy is already about $3.6 million. Now, the archdiocese wants a firm hired to represent sex abuse victims who might file claims against the church in the future.
by Martin Moylan

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Dalai Lama blesses followers after release from clinic

Dalai Lama blesses followers after release from clinic

The appearance by the 80-year-old Dalai Lama in Rochester followed his stay at the Mayo Clinic, where doctors had instructed him to rest.
by The Associated Press

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Kim Davis, Pope Francis reportedly met privately in D.C.

Kim Davis, Pope Francis reportedly met privately in D.C.

The Vatican isn't denying the meeting took place. Davis, who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, says she met the pope at the Vatican embassy in Washington.

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Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

After seeing Pope Francis in Philadelphia over the weekend, religion professor Anthea Butler writes, "the Pope is taking his church from the culture wars into the streets."

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Congressional report: Minnesota top U.S. spot for ISIS recruiting

Congressional report: Minnesota top U.S. spot for ISIS recruiting

American officials are losing the battle to stem the flow of ISIS recruits from Minnesota and other states to the Middle East, the House Homeland Security Committee concludes in a new report.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Dalai Lama plans private audience with Minnesota Tibetans

Dalai Lama plans private audience with Minnesota Tibetans

The Dalai Lama plans a private audience with members of Minnesota's Tibetan community on Wednesday in the same city where he has been receiving medical attention since last week.
by The Associated Press

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Pope says goodbye as U.S. trip concludes in Philadelphia

Pope says goodbye as U.S. trip concludes in Philadelphia

The pontiff's six-day visit to the U.S. came to an end at Philadelphia International Airport, where he met Vice President Biden and delivered a brief farewell to the American cities that hosted him.

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The pope, his black Fiat and the symbolism behind it

The pope, his black Fiat and the symbolism behind it

The Fiat has been the talk of the town, and everyone wants to get a peek. Theologians, however, say the little car packs a whole lot of meaning.

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Minnesota's Mary Jo Copeland meets with pope

Minnesota's Mary Jo Copeland meets with pope

Among the few Americans granted a private audience with Pope Francis during his visit to the United States is Mary Jo Copeland, who has served the poor and needy in the Twin Cities for decades.
by Tom Crann

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