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October 21, 2013
NCR Today: Catholics continue to push immigration reform; Pius X bishop blasts Pope Francis; German Catholics like being church; and more.
Beth Griffin
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New York — October 18, 2013
Laughingly describing himself as America's most famous Catholic, Stephen Colbert headlined the 68th annual dinner of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation held Thursday.
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October 18, 2013
Two sexual abuse victims groups crashed a party planned for a former Arkansas high school athletic director convicted of failing to report the sexual abuse of a minor.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 8-21, 2013 print issue under the headline: Sudan bishop sues US-based aid fund.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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Washington — October 18, 2013
A Sudanese Catholic bishop is suing a U.S.-based fund bearing his name, saying he has been unlawfully expelled as the fund's chairman.
by John L. Allen Jr.
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October 18, 2013
All Things Catholic: Over the centuries, the first tremors of earthquakes in Catholicism often have been felt in Germany. These days, the country is worth a look.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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October 18, 2013
Francis Chronicles: "Do not get tired of bringing the mercy of the Father to the poor, the sick, the abandoned, the young people and families," he said.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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October 18, 2013
NCR Today: Cardinal Turkson plays devil's advocate with GMOs; a New York archdiocese fundraiser gets the Colbert bump; and just how rich is the church in Germany?
Des Moines, Iowa — October 17, 2013
Eco Catholic: Cardinal Peter Turkson spoke with members of Occupy the World Food Prize on Wednesday, vowing to be a voice for them with the church.
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Kansas City, Mo. — October 17, 2013
Catholic health care systems must adapt to the new health care law while maintaining mission to serve poor and vulnerable, Sr. Carol Keehan told a Kansas City, Mo., audience.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 8-21, 2013 print issue under the headline: Meeting considers strategies for renewal.
by Christine Schenk
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Bregenz, Austria — October 17, 2013
Viewpoint: Convened by Fr. Helmut Schüller, the group met in Austria to explore common problems found internationally in the church.