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Pope’s butler faces trial, and eyes turn to Vatican judicial system
Pope Benedict XVI's former butler is facing up to eight years in jail for allegedly stealing confidential documents from the pope's own desk. But according to a Vatican judge, Paolo Gabriele won't be serving any time in the wor...
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Pope turns 85 amid speculation of resignation
Pope Benedict XVI turned 85 today amid renewed speculation about his declining health and possible resignation.
The German-born pope has appeared tired and fatigued in recent months and admitted at a morning Mass to being in...
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Bishops say Obama compromise is ‘unconstitutional’
(RNS) The nation’s Catholic bishops say the Obama administration’s proposed revisions to a mandate that requires insurers to provide birth control coverage are still unacceptable and even “radically flawed" -- signaling a long...
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Mark Twain’s slivers of faith
How much of an atheist was Mark Twain, aka Samuel Langhorne Clemens, really? Atheist and agnostic websites have found a treasure trove of disparaging quotes against religion by Twain. This is the man who said, “There is one not...
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Indian Christians in Orissa still face persecution two years after violence
Two years after a wave of violent attacks by Hindu extremists against Christians in Orissa, India, which left 120 dead and 50,000 displaced, survivors and their relatives are still experiencing persecution. The violence occurre...
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Ipod, smart phones make Christianity more accessible for millions
Millions of Christians are using iPods, iPhones, Androids, BlackBerry phones and other types of handheld technology for spiritual purposes. With an iPod Touch, one can download a number of faith based apps including the St. Jam...