2012年4月18日星期三

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Top Republican rejects criticism by Catholic bishops

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Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in WashingtonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican in the Congress on Wednesday defended his party's proposed deficit-cutting federal budget plan against complaints by Roman Catholic bishops that it would hurt the poor and violate certain "moral criteria." House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner argued that matters would worsen, with the government eventually unable to afford programs for the needy, unless it stops spending more money than it takes in. Boehner, who is Catholic, acknowledged that the bishops have a "moral argument," but said, "I want them to take a bigger look. ...


Vatican orders crackdown on US nun association

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The Vatican orthodoxy watchdog announced Wednesday a full-scale overhaul of the largest umbrella group for nuns in the United States, accusing the group of taking positions that undermine Roman Catholic teaching on the priesthood and homosexuality while promoting "certain radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith."

'Smash' star Christian Borle plays a loopy pirate

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In this theater image released by The O & M Co., from left, Matt D'Amico, Rick Holmes, Isaiah Johnson, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Christian Borle are shown in a scene from To properly play a pirate, Christian Borle has appropriately been stealing.


Vatican, breakaway traditionalists near agreement

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Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter square at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)The Vatican and a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics appear to be nearing an agreement that could bring the group back into Rome's fold and end a quarter-century of schism.


Vatican, breakaway traditionalists near accord with 'encouraging' reply to Vatican demands

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VATICAN CITY - The Vatican and a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics appear to be nearing an agreement that could bring the group back into Rome's fold and end a quarter-century of schism.

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