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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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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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