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David Eggert - Associated Press
Michigan Catholic Conference spokesman David Maluchnik confirmed Tuesday that extending the statute of limitations is "of concern" to the church's lobbying arm.
Betty Shadrick, of Albany, N.Y., center, with the United University Professions union, rallies in support of unions outside of the Supreme Court on Feb. 26 in Washington. The court is considering a challenge to an Illinois law that allows unions representing government employees to collect fees from workers who choose not to join. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Ellen K. Boegel
U.S. bishops are defending an Illinois law that permits government employees to join together in bargaining units and, by majority vote, designate a union to collectively represent them in contract negotiations and employment disputes.
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Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals discussed the possibility of establishing regional tribunals around the world that would judge cases of sexual abuse allegedly committed by clergy.
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Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Intentionally causing a patient's death is different from accepting that a patient is dying.
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
“The youth of our nation are shaming the adult world into action.”
A Chinese comedy sketch broadcast on state media showing an Asian woman with her face blacked up has drawn accusations of racism. The skit was shown on state broadcaster CCTV on Feb. 16 and depicted the opening of a Chinese-built high-speed rail in Kenya. (CCTV via AP)
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Hong Kong contributor
To viewers aware of racism and the unpleasant history of colonialism, the sketch “Joy Together” was full of offensive content.