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New lawsuit alleges decades-old abuse by deceased priest

New lawsuit alleges decades-old abuse by deceased priest

The man says he was barely 13 when the Rev. Alphonsus Ferguson first assaulted him. An attorney for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said the church has no record of complaints against Ferguson during his time at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings.
by Trisha Volpe

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Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Archbishop John Nienstedt, who has led the archdiocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal for nearly a year, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he ordered a private investigation into unspecified allegations against himself.
by Madeleine Baran

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Supreme Court birth control ruling: The Minnesota plaintiffs

Eight Minnesota companies were among plaintiffs affected by Monday's Supreme Court ruling that some companies with religious objections can avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
by Bill Catlin

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Archbishop authorized secret investigation of himself

Archbishop authorized secret investigation of himself

A Minneapolis law firm has been secretly investigating the private life of Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt for the past six months. Nienstedt acknowledged that he authorized an investigation into allegations made against him.
by Madeleine Baran

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Supreme Court's contraception decision: What you need to know

Supreme Court's contraception decision: What you need to know

A closer look at the Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.

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Does Pope Francis' public image match his policies?

Does Pope Francis' public image match his policies?

This week's op-ed tackles Pope Francis' public image. Is it accurate, or is it a bunch of PR spin?

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As ISIS advances, a question: What's a caliphate?

As ISIS advances, a question: What's a caliphate?

On Sunday, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria declared it was re-establishing a caliphate that will be headed by its shadowy leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi -- an Islamic state led by a supreme religious and political leader.
by Greg Myre

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Justices due to deliver birth control ruling

Justices due to deliver birth control ruling

The Obama administration says insurance coverage for birth control is important to women's health and reduces the number of unwanted pregnancies, as well as abortions. Dozens of companies, including the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, claim religious objections to covering some or all contraceptives.
by The Associated Press

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Judge orders more questioning of ex-archdiocese official in sex abuse case

Judge orders more questioning of ex-archdiocese official in sex abuse case

Ramsey County Judge John Van de North ordered a former Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis vicar general, the Rev. Kevin McDonough, to sit for another deposition in a clergy sexual abuse case.
by Sasha Aslanian

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