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Pope Francis Dismisses Conservative US Bishop In Rare Move
Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his fiercest critics among US Roman Catholic conservatives, a Vatican statement said on Saturday.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
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Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
Pope Francis left hospital on Friday after undergoing a hernia operation and headed to the Vatican, where his health will be under increasing scrutiny ahead of a busy summer.
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Vatican's Secret Agreement With China On Bishop Appointments Renewed
The Vatican on Saturday said that it and China had renewed a secret and contested agreement on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in the communist country.
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After Bishop's Acquittal In Rape Case, Nuns Say They Will File Appeal
A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun, triggering emotional reactions from nuns who support the survivor, while the jubilant priest urged followers to "praise the lord and be happy"
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Joe Biden Goes To Church Day After Challenge From Bishops On Abortion
President Joe Biden went to church Saturday in his hometown a day after US Roman Catholic bishops issued a challenge to him over his support for abortion rights.
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Kerala Nuns Allege Rape Accused Bishop's Hand In Transfer Orders
Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal still interferes with the administrative matters of Jalandhar diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, nuns protesting against him alleged in Kerala today.
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Pope Accepts US Bishop's Resignation Over "Misconduct" With Minor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop Alexander Salazar over his "misconduct" with a minor, the Vatican said Wednesday.
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Rape Accused Bishop's Judicial Custody Extended By 14 Days
A Kerala court today extended the judicial custody of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun, by 14 days.
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Franco Mulakkal, Accused Of Rape By Kerala Nun, Denied Bail
The Kerala High Court Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun.
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Pope Francis Dismisses Conservative US Bishop In Rare Move
Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his fiercest critics among US Roman Catholic conservatives, a Vatican statement said on Saturday.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
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Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
Pope Francis left hospital on Friday after undergoing a hernia operation and headed to the Vatican, where his health will be under increasing scrutiny ahead of a busy summer.
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Vatican's Secret Agreement With China On Bishop Appointments Renewed
The Vatican on Saturday said that it and China had renewed a secret and contested agreement on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in the communist country.
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After Bishop's Acquittal In Rape Case, Nuns Say They Will File Appeal
A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun, triggering emotional reactions from nuns who support the survivor, while the jubilant priest urged followers to "praise the lord and be happy"
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Joe Biden Goes To Church Day After Challenge From Bishops On Abortion
President Joe Biden went to church Saturday in his hometown a day after US Roman Catholic bishops issued a challenge to him over his support for abortion rights.
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Kerala Nuns Allege Rape Accused Bishop's Hand In Transfer Orders
Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal still interferes with the administrative matters of Jalandhar diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, nuns protesting against him alleged in Kerala today.
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Pope Accepts US Bishop's Resignation Over "Misconduct" With Minor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop Alexander Salazar over his "misconduct" with a minor, the Vatican said Wednesday.
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Rape Accused Bishop's Judicial Custody Extended By 14 Days
A Kerala court today extended the judicial custody of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun, by 14 days.
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Franco Mulakkal, Accused Of Rape By Kerala Nun, Denied Bail
The Kerala High Court Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun.
