Francis holds an audience with 74 new bishops from 34 developing countries.
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Russian hackers targeted Orthodox clergy
The targeting of high-profile religious figures shows the wide net cast by the cyberspies.
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Former Maine bishop’s response to abuse allegations in Buffalo spurs calls for his resignation
Bishop Richard J. Malone faces mounting criticism but says he won’t step down, because the ‘shepherd does not desert the flock at a difficult time.’
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Bishop Deeley plans day of repentance in response to abuse revelations
The event follows news that more than 1,000 were molested by priests in Pennsylvania, as well as the resignation of former Cardinal Theodore McGarrick of Washington.
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Pope apologizes for ‘crimes’ against Irish women, babies
Somber protesters recite the names of 796 babies and young children who died at a Catholic-run orphanage.
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Families’ lawsuit challenges Maine law against public funding for religious schools
The federal lawsuit seeks to overturn the decades-old law barring tuition reimbursements for sectarian schools.
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Saudis prepare for Muslim pilgrimage
More than 2 million faithful are ready to take part in the hajj.
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More churches using portable card readers for donations
They respond to the trend of fewer people carrying cash.
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Heavenly cookies await at St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar
For 93 years, church parishioners have been baking and selling the soft, anise-flavored treats.
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Augusta school officials open to including religious holidays in calendar
The Board of Education’s policy committee is drafting a formal proposal to do so after a meeting that was attended by about 70 people.