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Virginia is quickly emerging as a key in the same-sex marriage fight

Virginia is quickly emerging as a key in the same-sex marriage fight

This purple state was once perceived as unfriendly and even bordering on hostile to gay rights. That's changed after a seismic political shift in the top three elected offices, from conservative Republicans to liberal Democrats who support gay marriage.

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Vatican condemns priest sexual abuse 'crimes'

Vatican condemns priest sexual abuse 'crimes'

At a U.N. hearing, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican's representative in Geneva, says "such crimes can never be justified" whether committed at home, school, sports activities or in religious organizations and structures.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth City Council expected to pass Homeless Bill of Rights

If approved, the resolution would direct the Duluth Human Rights Commission to draft an ordinance that would prohibit discrimination against the homeless in education, employment, public services, public accommodations and other areas.
by Dan Kraker

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Pope: Abortion is evidence of 'the throwaway culture'

Pope: Abortion is evidence of 'the throwaway culture'

Pope Francis, criticized by some conservative Catholics as not speaking out forcefully against abortion, said Monday that the practice is "horrific" and evidence of "the throwaway culture."

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Pope names new cardinals, none from the U.S.

Francis elevated archbishops from the Ivory Coast, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, Chile and Haiti. They are in keeping with his message of ministering to the poor.

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Twin Cities, Winona church leaders seek delay in naming more accused Catholic priests

Twin Cities, Winona church leaders seek delay in naming more accused Catholic priests

The lawyers have asked Ramsey County Judge John Van de North to suspend the Feb. 5 deadline for the disclosure of the names of priests accused since 2004. In separate court filings, they argued that the judge's order went too far and could harm the reputations of falsely accused priests.
by Madeleine Baran

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New Ulm diocese asks judge to dismiss public nuisance claim

During a hearing on Monday, officials from the Diocese of New Ulm told the judge that the list should remain secret. They moved to dismiss a nuisance claim that demands the diocese disclose the names.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Pa. monsignor due in court after leaving prison

Pa. monsignor due in court after leaving prison

Monsignor William Lynn served 18 months in prison for felony child-endangerment. He was the first U.S. church official ever convicted over his handling of abuse complaints.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud diocese releases list of 33 priests who 'likely abused minors'

St. Cloud diocese releases list of 33 priests who 'likely abused minors'

Twenty-one of the priests, the diocese said, are dead. Of the living: Four live in Collegeville, one lives in St. Cloud, one in the Twin Cities metro area and another in New York City. The diocese doesn't know the whereabouts of five of the priests on the list.
by Tom Scheck and Madeleine Baran

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