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In first visit to Britain, Pope criticizes church's handling of sexual abuse
In his current visit to Britian Pope Benedict XVI criticized the Catholic Church for its response to sexual abuse by priests. He said it had not been sufficiently vigilant or sufficiently swift and ...
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Diocese of new Fargo bishop snubbed abuse audit

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A report by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops shows that the former diocese of the incoming Fargo bishop refused to take part in the group's annual sexual abuse audit in 2012.

By Associated Press , May 18, 2013

Pope refers to "Muslim brothers" on Good Friday

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis reached out in friendship to "so many Muslim brothers and sisters" during a Good Friday procession dedicated to the suffering of Christians from terrorism, war and religious fanaticism in the Middle East.

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press , March 29, 2013

Holy Week pilgrims visit NM shrine under new pope

CHIMAYO, N.M. (AP) — Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected during Easter weekend to visit El Santuario de Chimayo, one of the most popular Catholic shrines in the Americas.

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press , March 29, 2013

Pope washes feet of young detainees in ritual

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of a dozen inmates, including two young women, at a juvenile detention center in a surprising departure from church rules that restrict the Holy Thursday ritual to men.

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press , March 28, 2013

Pope Francis to get simple coat of arms, ring

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is mixing his Argentine past with his Roman present to create his new papal coat of arms, while harking back to a pope associated with the Second Vatican Council for the simple ring that he will receive during Tuesday's installation Mass.

By Daniela Petroff, Associated Press , March 19, 2013

In Twitter era, new pope not a social media maven

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis has 1.2 billion followers in the Roman Catholic Church, but he's not following a single one of them on Facebook or Twitter.

By Eva Vergara, Associated Press , March 17, 2013

Slow changes: A stroll through 4 papacies

VATICAN CITY (AP) — In one of his last major public appearances before his death, Pope Paul VI sat on a throne atop a platform carried on the shoulders of 12 men as he was brought into the funeral of assassinated Italian politician Aldo Moro at St. John Lateran Cathedral in 1978.

By Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press , March 16, 2013

Catholic church has new pope; white smoke rises

Catholic church has new pope; white smoke rises VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals elected a new pope to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics on Wednesday, overcoming deep divisions to select the 266th pope in a remarkably fast conclave.

By Associated Press , March 13, 2013

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Cardinals count down to conclave with final talks

VATICAN CITY (AP) — On the eve of their conclave to select a new pope, cardinals held their final debate Monday over whether the Catholic Church needs a manager to clean up the Vatican or a pastor to inspire the faithful at a time of crisis.

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press , March 11, 2013

Papal conclave still largely a European club

The face of the Roman Catholic Church has changed profoundly in Pope Benedict XVI's lifetime. Congregations in the West are smaller and older, while those in Africa, Latin America and pockets of Asia are booming, bringing youth and energy to the Catholic world.

By Brian Murphy, Associated Press , February 14, 2013

Vatican sends message: Pope's retirement for real

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The papal ring will be destroyed, along with other powerful emblems of authority, just as they are after a pope's death. The retiring Pope Benedict XVI will live in a monastery on the edge of the Vatican gardens and will likely even give up his beloved theological writing.

By Nicole Winfield and Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press , February 12, 2013

No tax, no blessing: German church insists on levy

BERLIN (AP) — The road to heaven is paved with more than good intentions for Germany's 24 million Catholics. If they don't pay their religious taxes, they will be denied sacraments, including weddings, baptisms and funerals.

By Juergen Baetz, Associated Press , September 28, 2012

Pope arrives in Lebanon with message of peace

BEIRUT (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Lebanon on Friday and urged peace at a time of great turmoil in the Middle East, saying the import of weapons to Syria during the country's civil war is a "grave sin."

By Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press , September 14, 2012

US nuns consider response to Vatican censure

ST. LOUIS (AP) — At a pivotal national meeting, members of the largest group for American nuns have been weighing whether they should accept or challenge a Vatican order to reform.

By Jim Salter and Rachel Zoll, Associated Press , August 10, 2012

Pope takes cross at end of Colosseum procession

ROME (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI encouraged those threatened by unemployment and other economic woes to draw courage and strength from the suffering of the crucified Jesus Christ as the pontiff presided over a Good Friday candlelit Way of the Cross procession at the ancient Colosseum.

By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press , April 07, 2012

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