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Columnist ignored key elements of scandal

By Larry Imhoff, May 16, 2010 Tim Hutten’s column (Friday Tribune) addressed the Catholic Church’s latest scandal but missed several key points. He praised Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI for not accepting a bribe – a “cash-stuffed envelope.” I see no … Continue reading →

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Ill winds blow on church-state issues

By Mike Dishnow, April 28, 2004 With upward of 500,000, some estimates place the number above 750,000 people, many from beyond our borders, marching on Washington to protect the reproductive and individual rights of women, it is time for pause … Continue reading →

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World Overflowing with Holy Hardware

By Ed Neumann, July 08, 2012 Beneath the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican lie the supposed remains of the prince of apostles himself, including much of his skull. Curiously, the clergy of the Cathedral of St. … Continue reading →

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People’s Rights Trump Those of Institutions

By Raysa Everett, May 13, 2012 The United States is embroiled in an internal struggle over the rights of religious institutions vs. the rights of individuals. Of course I am referring primarily to the birth control debate in relation to … Continue reading →

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Holy Smoke (and Mirrors)

By Ed Neumann, September 4, 2011 “Santo subito!” chanted the crowd that filled St. Peter’s Square following the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. “Sainthood immediately!” It wasn’t long before thousands of “medical miracles” were reported, claiming attribution … Continue reading →

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