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Pope Francis now in critical condition, Vatican saysDoctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.WorldFeb 22, 2025
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Hundreds more Catholic clergy sexually abused kids than thought: Illinois probeThe review began in 2018 under Raoul's predecessor, Lisa Madigan, who released a blistering report as she prepared to leave office.U.S. NewsMay 23, 2023
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Catholic church should let married men become priests in the Amazon: bishopsThe proposals were contained in a final document approved Saturday at the end of a three-week synod on the Amazon.Oct 26, 2019
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Notre Dame Cathedral devastation felt in ManitobaWhile the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned Monday afternoon, the flames were felt around the world, including here in Winnipeg.CanadaApr 16, 2019
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Halifax archbishop calls for unity amid sexual abuse scandalIn a letter on the diocese website, Archbishop Anthony Mancini says the church "is breaking up into camps of ideologically driven groups, each trying to bring about some change in the church." He makes an explicit plea for the church "to become 'one' again."CanadaOct 11, 2018
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Alberta bishops echo Pope Francis in responding to U.S. sex abuse scandalCalgary Bishop William Mcgrattan shares the Catholic church's response to a grand jury report outlining the sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children in Pennsylvania churches, and the systematic cover-up.CanadaAug 22, 2018
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Pope Francis says Catholic leaders ‘abandoned’ sex abuse victimsPope Francis condemned the “crime” of priestly sex abuse and its cover-up in a letter to Catholics on Monday.WorldAug 20, 2018
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Pope Francis accused of spreading heresy by conservative Catholic theologiansA group of 62 theologians, priests and academics slapped the pope with the first "filial correction" since the 14th century.WorldSep 23, 2017
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Good Friday Way of the Cross walk honors Jesus’ journey before crucifixionThe Good Friday Way of the Cross walk in Saskatoon honored Jesus' journey before crucifixion and gave local Christians a chance reflect on modern day injustices and suffering.CanadaApr 14, 2017
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Catholics who wish to be cremated should not scatter ashes, Vatican rulesThe Vatican on Tuesday published guidelines for Catholics who want to be cremated, saying their remains cannot be scattered, divvied up or kept at home.WorldOct 25, 2016
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