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Hackers planted false files implicating Indian Jesuit Father Swamy who died in prison
The 84-year-old Jesuit died in a hospital while imprisoned in Mumbai in July 2021 after being denied bail on medical grounds, despite suffering from multiple age-related ailments.
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Jesuits reveal artist had been excommunicated for absolving woman for engaging in sexual activity with him
The Jesuit superior general admitted that a famous Jesuit priest had been convicted of one of the most serious crimes in the Catholic Church some two years before the Vatican decided to shelve another case against him.
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Detained bishop charged with conspiracy to undermine Nicaragua and spread false news
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa was accused of conspiracy to undermine the country and propagate false news, according to a statement from the courts in the national capital, Managua.
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Pope Francis says to have a simpler Christmas this year and donate the savings to Ukraine
“Let’s reduce the level of Christmas spending a bit,” the pope said. “Let’s have a simpler Christmas with more modest gifts. Let’s send what we save to the people of Ukraine, who are suffering so much.”
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Sister Pat Daly, whose ministry held corporations accountable to their customers and the planet, dies at 67
Sister Daly spent parts of five decades as a religious in corporate accountability and shareholder advocacy.
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Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed sexual assault
In a stunning move, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, 78, has filed a lawsuit for defamation against a Canadian woman for making “unfounded accusations of alleged sexual assault” against him.
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Chicago’s Michael Pfleger cleared by church officials of abuse claim
A prominent Roman Catholic priest known for his activism has been reinstated as leader of his Chicago parish after being cleared by church officials of allegations that he sexually abused a minor decades ago.
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Pope Francis breaks down in tears while praying to Mary for peace in Ukraine
The pope started crying and had to pause for a moment after he prayed, “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have liked to bring you the thanksgiving of the Ukrainian people for the peace we have long asked the Lord for.”
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Pope Francis’ 2022 in review: war, problems walking and curia reform
As the pope’s step faltered, his cries for peace increased, although not without controversy and criticism.