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Century-old original painting of “Madonna of the Streets” still lost

Madonna of the Streets Title: Century-old original painting of “Madonna of the Streets” still lost Author: Rome Reports Staff Translator: Melissa Butz Publisher: Rome Reports Date: 27AUG2019 This endearing image reflects both the vulnerability and kindness of a young mother. Perhaps that is why it’s among the most popular religious items, sought after by first-time

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Two secular lawsuits raise deeply ecclesiastical conundra

Secular Lawsuits Ecclesiastical Conundra Title: Two secular lawsuits raise deeply ecclesiastical conundra Author: John L. Allen Jr. Publisher: Crux Date: 22Nov2020 Rome – Within the last few days, two completely separate lawsuits have been filed in two different countries that somehow involve the Vatican. In the United States, four alleged sex abuse victims of ex-cardinal

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Cardinal Parolin on McCarrick Report: moved by the truth to avoid past errors

Cardinal Parolin McCarrick Report Title: Cardinal Parolin on McCarrick Report: moved by the truth to avoid past errors Author: Cardinal Pietro Parolin Publisher: Vatican News Date: 10NOV2020 In a statement of the Cardinal Secretary of State, he advises that the document be read in its entirety so as not to draw partial conclusions: “We publish

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Analysis: What does Cardinal Farrell’s promotion say about the McCarrick report?

Cardinal Farrell McCarrick Report Title: Analysis: What does Cardinal Farrell’s promotion say about the McCarrick report? Author: JD Flynn Publisher: Catholic News Agency Date:  13OCT2020 Cardinal Kevin Farrell was appointed last week to lead a small committee charged with scrutinizing high-level Vatican financial decisions not governed by ordinary Vatican oversight norms. Because of Farrell’s background,

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Claim bribes paid to frame George Pell as sex abuser ‘ludicrous’, complainant’s father says

Pell Frame Claims ludicrous Title: Claim bribes paid to frame George Pell as sex abuser ‘ludicrous’, complainant’s father says Authors: Nino Bucci & Melissa Davey Publisher: The Guardian Date: 09OCT2020 No evidence has been released to support allegations reported in Italy that a large payment was made to Australia. Even the staunchest George Pell supporters conceded

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Cardinal George Pell heckled on return to Rome

George Pell Heckled Rome Title: Cardinal George Pell heckled on return to Rome Publisher: SBS News Date: 01OCT2020 Cardinal George Pell has returned to Rome from Australia for the first time since being jailed – and then acquitted – on child sex abuse charges. As the 79-year-old entered his residence for quarantine he was heckled

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