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Anti-Shariah rallies nationwide ‘intended to manufacture fear’

Jun 12, 2017

On Saturday, June 10, there were several small anti-Shariah demonstrations which many religious groups called simply anti-Muslim. However improbable the establishment of Shariah law in America may be, ACT for America and allied groups have attracted broad populist support by vowing to stamp out the threat.

By Bruce Tomaso

Sister Act: Appeal rejected in defamation case against nun

May 7, 2017

In a rather surprising story out of Michigan, a parishioner St. Hugo of the Hills pursued a defamation case against a nun whom he claims defamed him by accusing him of poking her in the chest with his finger. The courts said they didn’t think she meant a literal poke in the chest and denied his claim.

By Associated Press

Archbishop in India to face trial for allegedly trying to poison priest

Apr 21, 2017

A priest of the Archdiocese of Bhopal has accused Archbishop Leo Cornelio and two other priests of plotting to drive him crazy with a slow-acting poison, in order to prevent him from filing a complaint against them for mismanaging the archdiocese. The case may soon go to trial.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Catholic official applauds suspension of refugee ban
- Feb 12, 2017
A senior legislative specialist for Catholic Relief Services, the overseas humanitarian arm of the U.S. bishops, says more than 3 million refugees have been resettled in the United States since the 1970s, “so you might say that their record is quite good.”

By Mark Zimmermann
San Diego priest charged with sexual misconduct in Minnesota
- Oct 9, 2016
A San Diego priest, who’s been on leave since August, has been charged with having sexual contact with a woman while celebrating a private Mass for her in the basement of her parents’ home in 2010. In Minnesota, it’s a felony for a clergy member to have sex with someone while providing spiritual advice.

By Associated Press
Spanish monsignor only ‘Vatileaks 2.0’ defendant to get jail time
- Jul 7, 2016
A Vatican court has sentenced a Spanish monsignor to 18 months in prison for “Vatileaks 2.0,” given a former female member of a papal commission who gave birth during the trial a 10-month suspended sentence, absolved an Italian layman, and declared it lacks jurisdiction over two Italian journalists.

By Inés San Martín
Fate of Massachusetts Catholic church to be determined at trial
- Mar 30, 2015
A 10-year-long standoff between dozens of parishioners of a Scituate Catholic church and the Archdiocese of Boston appears to be heading for a trial, with both sides expected to assert that they are the rightful owners of the church. The Boston Archdiocese officially closed St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in

By nyt