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Pope's 'Passion of the Christ': Don't Blame Jews for Death of Jesus
-David GibsonPope Benedict XVI forcefully argues in a new book that the Jewish people cannot be blamed for Christ's death on the cross.
Dublin Archbishop Washes Feet of Sex Abuse Victims
-David GibsonDiarmuid Martin is joined by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston in act of penance as Irish Catholicism teeters on brink over church scandal.
Exorcist Priest and Abortion Scold Falls From Grace, Rocks the Catholic Right
-David GibsonFather Thomas Euteneuer admits he took advantage of a young woman during an exorcism, and now supporters are saying the Devil made him do it.
Berlusconi Sex Scandal: Vatican Breaks Silence, Demands 'More Robust Morality'
-David GibsonThe pope's No. 2 issues warning to Italian premier, who is under increasing pressure to resign amid accusations of paying for sex with an underage nightclub dancer.
Vatican Letter to Irish Bishops on Sex Abuse: A 'Smoking Gun' in Conspiracy?
-David GibsonThe 1997 letter discouraged bishops from reporting clergy sex crimes to legal authorities, and could damage Pope John Paul's reputation -- and Benedict's, the Vatican fears.
John Paul II Beatification Set for May 1 as Vatican Confirms Miracle
-David GibsonReservations about the late pope's track record on abuse are ignored as the beloved Polish pontiff seems destined for sainthood.
Pope John Paul II Closer to Sainthood, Though Sex Abuse Critics Disagree
-David GibsonThe pontiff once hailed as 'John Paul the Great' has looked more fallible of late, though his canonization seems inevitable now that a miraculous healing has been attributed to him.
Clergy Sex Abuse Claims Lead Milwaukee Archdiocese to File Bankruptcy
-David GibsonIt will become the eighth diocese to seek bankruptcy protection in a scandal that has cost U.S. Catholics more than $2 billion and counting.
The Top Stories in Religion and Politics in 2010 -- What They Mean, Why They Matter
-David GibsonFrom the "Ground Zero mosque" to Glenn Beck, gays, abortion and the never-ending clergy sex scandal, religion took no holiday this year.
Belgian Catholic Leader Says Church Does Not Have to Compensate Sex Abuse Victims
-David GibsonArchbishop André-Joseph Léonard has stirred controversy before, and his latest comments will cement his reputation as an outspoken conservative.
Obama, Hillary Clinton Top 'Most Admired' Lists in Annual Gallup Poll
-Bruce DrakeSitting presidents have been number one on Gallup's "most admired men" lists in 52 of the 64 times it has done its survey, and President Obama is no exception. Michelle Obama ranked further down the women's list because of competition from Hillary Clinton among Democrats.
Vatican Clarifies Pope's Statements on Condoms
-David GibsonChurch authorities try to end speculation that he has relaxed the church ban on artificial birth control.
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