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Univ. of St. Thomas: Officials unaware of Keating sex abuse claim

Univ. of St. Thomas: Officials unaware of Keating sex abuse claim

Top university leaders didn't know of a sex abuse complaint against the Rev. Michael Keating, according to a university-funded probe. Keating resigned his St. Thomas teaching post in September.
by Madeleine Baran

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Vatican Synod tests the Pope's vision of a more merciful Church

Vatican Synod tests the Pope's vision of a more merciful Church

Not since the landmark Second Vatican Council half a century ago has a church meeting raised so much hope among progressive Catholics -- and so much apprehension among conservatives.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Deceased Robbinsdale priest accused of sexual abuse

A new lawsuit alleges that the late Rev. Ramon Buckley sexually assaulted a boy more than 30 years ago.
by Madeleine Baran

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In the rural West, 'Roving Rabbis' reach isolated Jews

In the rural West, 'Roving Rabbis' reach isolated Jews

The rabbis keep a list of Jews they know about in these small towns. Often, people request a visit -- or their family elsewhere requests one for them.
by Stina Sieg

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Woman goes public with abuse claims against notorious priest

Woman goes public with abuse claims against notorious priest

Linda Carroll says the Rev. James Porter assaulted her repeatedly when she was a second-grader at St. Philip's school in Bemidji.
by Matt Sepic

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Nienstedt forces out gay music director

Nienstedt forces out gay music director

Archbishop: Church teachings "must be upheld," employee's marriage is "contrary to the Catholic faith."
by Madeleine Baran

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More Americans favor mixing religion and politics, survey says

More Americans favor mixing religion and politics, survey says

Nearly half of those surveyed think that houses of worship should make their views known on social and political issues.

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Pope names Cupich as next Chicago archbishop

Pope names Cupich as next Chicago archbishop

Cupich will be installed in the Archdiocese of Chicago in November, succeeding Cardinal Francis George, who has been battling cancer.
by The Associated Press

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