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Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder, dies

YoopyaApril 4, 2015June 18, 2023

by YoopyaApril 4, 2015June 18, 202304

ARTESIA, Calif. (AP) — The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, a California televangelist and author who beamed his upbeat messages on faith and redemption to millions...

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Filipino devotees nailed to crosses in Good Friday rites

YoopyaApril 3, 2015June 18, 2023

by YoopyaApril 3, 2015June 18, 2023018

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Half a dozen Filipino devotees had themselves nailed to wooden crosses to mimic the suffering of Jesus Christ on...

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Pope walks in Ash Wednesday procession between Rome churches

YoopyaFebruary 18, 2015July 3, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 18, 2015July 3, 202301

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has walked in a solemn Ash Wednesday procession between churches on Rome’s ancient Aventine Hill. Francis, carrying his pastoral staff,...

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Pope approves martyrdom for slain Salvadoran Romero

YoopyaFebruary 3, 2015July 3, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 3, 2015July 3, 202308

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed in 1980 out of hatred for his Catholic faith,...

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Salman is known for mediating Saudi royal disputes

YoopyaJanuary 24, 2015July 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 24, 2015July 3, 202304

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When wayward Saudi princes misbehaved, they ended up in Salman’s private jail. During the 48 years he was governor of Riyadh,...

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Pope tells new cardinals to be humble, shun parties

YoopyaJanuary 23, 2015July 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 23, 2015July 3, 202303

(Reuters) – Pope Francis has told the men he will elevate to the high rank of cardinal next month to be humble and shun lavish...

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Pope Francis stirs controversy in debate about freedom of speech

YoopyaJanuary 16, 2015July 9, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 16, 2015July 9, 202303

Pope Francis on Thursday stirred fresh controversy in the debate over freedom of speech and individual responsibility with a remark that suggested that a violent...

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Memorable quotes from Pope Francis in 2014

YoopyaDecember 24, 2014July 6, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 24, 2014July 6, 202300

Pope Francis had a meaningful year. He spread goodwill across the world, tweeted inspiration from his handle @Pontifex, remarked on social issues like gay marriage...

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Pope in blistering critique of Vatican bureaucrats

YoopyaDecember 23, 2014July 12, 2023

by YoopyaDecember 23, 2014July 12, 202301

VATICAN CITY (AP) — To the Catholic Church’s seven deadly sins, Pope Francis has added the 15 ailments of the Curia. Francis issued a blistering...

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Bishops acknowledging reality of Catholic families

YoopyaOctober 13, 2014July 29, 2023

by YoopyaOctober 13, 2014July 29, 202304

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s Catholic bishops are showing remarkable openness to accepting the realities of many Catholics today, saying there are positive aspects...