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Judge extends deadline for naming accused priests

Judge extends deadline for naming accused priests

Judge John Van de North last month ordered all the names of priests accused of sexually abusing children since 2004 by next week Monday. In court today, the judge extended the deadline to Feb. 5.
by Madeleine Baran

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Lawsuit filed over St. Cloud diocese priest list

A Sartell man has asked a Stearns County court to order the Diocese of Saint Cloud to release a list of 26 priests church officials say are credibly accused of sexual abuse.

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Church asks judge to loosen requirements for disclosing priest abuse allegations

Church asks judge to loosen requirements for disclosing priest abuse allegations

A Ramsey County judge ordered the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, along with the Diocese of Winona, to release the names of all priests accused of sexually abusing minors by Jan. 6. Now, both dioceses are asking the judge to modify his order to allow them to investigate allegations before releasing accused priests' names.
by Madeleine Baran

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Archdiocese: Two priests reported to police

Archdiocese: Two priests reported to police

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has forwarded information about two parish priests to law enforcement. The two priests in question are taking leaves from active ministry.
by Tom Scheck

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Pope's Christmas wish: A better world

Pope Francis offered a Christmas wish Wednesday for a better world, praying for protection for Christians under attack, battered women and trafficked children, peace in the Middle East and Africa, and dignity for refugees fleeing misery and conflict around the globe.

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Ex-priest dropped as sex education teacher

Ex-priest dropped as sex education teacher

Harry Walsh is a former priest who was accused of sexually abusing two minors decades ago. The accusations came to light as part of Minnesota Public Radio's ongoing investigation into the church's response to clergy misconduct.
by Tim Nelson

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Reporter's notebook: 'What part of sacred don't you understand?'

Reporter's notebook: 'What part of sacred don't you understand?'

The Paris auction of 27 sacred American-Indian items earlier this month marks just the latest in a series of conflicts between what tribes consider sacred and what western cultures think is fair game in the marketplace.
by Laurel Morales

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Memo names 3 missing from 'credibly accused' priests list

Memo names 3 missing from 'credibly accused' priests list

An internal church memo from 2002 names three priests with "known abuse histories" who weren't on the list of "credibly accused" priests released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis earlier this month.
by Madeleine Baran

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As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

Allegations against leaders of the Twin Cities Archdiocese in recent months have triggered anger among many parishioners. If they choose to take a stand with their dollars, it could affect how the church moves forward with projects throughout the coming year.
by Tom Scheck

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