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Yesterday | www.qctimes.com | lois sprague

Accused clergy's assignments, number of abuse claims released

Twenty-two priests assigned to dozens of Diocese of Davenport parishes abused more than 150 children beginning in the 1940s, according to additional information released Friday by the diocese about their ...

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Related Topix: Davenport, IA, Iowa City, IA

Yesterday | news.smh.com.au | lois sprague

Pope apologises for 'evil' of child sex ...

Pope Benedict XVI offered a historic full apology for child sex abuse by predatory Australian priests Saturday, saying he was "deeply sorry" and calling for those guilty of the "evil" to be punished.

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI

Fri Jul 18, 2008

www.armytimes.com | lois sprague

Jones introduces bill to protect chaplains

Chaplains would be able to close prayers outside of religious services according to their faith under a bill introduced July 16 by Rep.

The Bill H R 6514, would have Christian Chaplains to close prayers outside of religious services in the name of Jesus Christ.

Chaplains have been discouraged to close prayers in the name of Jesus Christ or any other entity ...

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Related Topix: Walter Jones, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News, US Military, US Air Force

Thu Jul 17, 2008

www.lasvegassun.com | lois sprague

Pope lauds Australia's Aborigine apology

Thu, Jul 17, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI praised the Australian government Thursday for its "courageous' apology to the country's indigenous Aborigines for past injustices, saying it offered hope to all the world's disadvantaged people. Thanks to the Australian Government's courageous decision to acknowledge the injustice committed against the indigenous people in the past, and concrete steps are now being taken to achieve recognition based on mutual respect," said Benedict....

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, Australia, Oceania, World News

Wed Jul 16, 2008

lambethblog.blogspot.com | Thomas Jackson

Former Bishop of San Joaquin 'withdraws' from Lambeth

The recently deposed and now former Episcopal Bishop of San Joaquin. John-David Schofield will not attend the Lambeth Conference. more

1 comment

Related Topix: Episcopal Church, Anglican

www.jpost.com | lois sprague

Advice to American Jews

The growing materialism and "meaninglessness" in much of American Jewry could be fought with teaching Zionism by creating savings accounts for children and teenagers to be used for eventual trips to Israel, ...

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, University of California System, Los Angeles (California State University System), California State University System, UC Los Angeles, University College (University of Maryland System), University of Maryland System, American College of Education

walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com | Thomas Jackson

UK Press: Pope Opposes Anglican Schism

Some interesting headlines have appeared today regarding the Pope's reaction to a possible schism in the Anglian Church. more

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Related Topix: Anglican, Transgendered, Gay/Lesbian, Blog News

Tue Jul 15, 2008

news.cincinnati.com | lois sprague

NAACP and black church called linked in struggle

DOWNTOWN - The NAACP and the black church are the foundations of the black community, speakers told a packed audience of delegates at a religious leadership luncheon Monday during the organization's national ...

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Related Topix: University of Houston System, Downtown (University of Houston System), Methodist College, Episcopal Church, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay

www.archden.org | lois sprague

Rally and vigil to pray for the unborn to feature black pro-lifer

On Aug. 25, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will lead a peaceful prayer vigil and candlelight rally in Martin Luther King Park, located one block west of a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Denver.

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Related Topix: Park University, Luther College, Howard University, Roman Catholic Church, University of Colorado System, Denver (University of Colorado System)

Mon Jul 14, 2008

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com | lois sprague

Church to deny communion to politicians who back abortion

MANILA * A Roman Catholic archbishop has ordered priests in his southern Philippine archdiocese to deny communion to pro-abortion politicians, as the country's predominant church tries to persuade the ...

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Southeast Asia, Philippines, World News

www.mailonsunday.co.uk | lois sprague

'Heretic': The first openly gay bishop is pilloried in the...

The world's first openly gay Anglican bishop was heckled last night as he gave a sermon at a church in London.

4 comments

Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Anglican

www.straight.com | lois sprague

Conservatism is just a sickness

Your old road is Rapidly aging Please get out of the new one If you can't lend a hand For the times they are a-changin' Throughout history, conservatives have constantly fought tooth and nail against equality ...

1 comment

chinadigitaltimes.net | lois sprague

Chinese Catholic Priests Missing Since Arrest: Rights Group

Two Catholic priests have gone missing after being arrested in areas neighbouring Beijing, a religious group said Monday, amid government efforts to curb protests before the Olympics.

the priest, leaders of China's underground Catholic Church which was not registered with the government.

Christians from all over the world need to pray for the priest safety.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church

Sun Jul 13, 2008

www.mcall.com | lois sprague

Poor are betrayed by church closings

Last night I dreamed I was under attack. I ran and zig-zagged. Many observers watched as I ran, and they tried to keep score.

44 comments

Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Allentown, PA, Opinion

www.delmarvanow.com | lois sprague

Former Salisbury reverend gives historic Senate prayer

A former supervisor of Methodist pastors in Salisbury became the first black woman to give the U.S. Senate's opening prayer as a guest chaplain this week.

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www.telegraph.co.uk | lois sprague

Islamic preachers to give moderate advice

A panel of Islamic scholars to give advice on modern living is to be introduced as part of a Government scheme to counter extremism.

2 comments

www.cleveland.com | lois sprague

Clustering hits ethnic, minority parishes

Pat Korcheck, 62, of Mentor, , hugs fellow parishioner Lavelle Marshall of Cleveland just after mass inside the tiny chapel in the rectory at St.

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Related Topix: Canada, Lorain, OH, Akron, OH, Roman Catholic Church

| lois sprague

Is TheRoman Catholic Church A Haven For...

x0x0x said in the Roman Catholic Church Forum:

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. And yet known pedophiles remain employed at the Vatican. It is a haven for homosexuals and pedophiles.

33 comments

Reuters

VIDEO: Papal sex abuse apology promised

Jul 13 - Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney for a Catholic youth festival saying he'll apologise for a sexual abuse scandal that's rocked the church in Australia.

33 comments

Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI

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