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Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to addr
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Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been closely divided in recent presidential elections.
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Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'

Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first bite is an assault to the senses. A sugary, citric, fluffy delight. “Pan de muerto” or “bread of the dead” is baked in Mexico every year, from early October to mid-November, amid Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been a crucial swing constituency in recent presidential elections.
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Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office, compensation

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office, compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to addr
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An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India

An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday.
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As Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, fear rises in communities where the displaced took refuge

As Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, fear rises in communities where the displaced took refuge

AITO, Lebanon (AP) — Dany Alwan stood shaking as rescue workers pulled remains from piles of rubble where his brother’s building once stood.
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An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday.
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Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has left more than a dozen dead in rec
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This year's Rockefeller Center tree will travel to New York from Massachusetts

NEW YORK (AP) — This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will travel to New York City from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockefeller Center officials announced Monday. The Norway spruce will be cut down Nov.
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