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Rep. Paul Ryan denies budget lacks compassion for those in need
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R) on Monday denied claims that the Republicans’ reconciliation budget would hurt those most in need. Catholic bishops in the United States have claimed that budget cuts in the legislation are “unjustified and wrong” because they would hurt the poor. “You know, I think…
U.S. priests accused in 700 sex cases in 2011: report
WASHINGTON — About 700 people launched new claims of sexual abuse against Catholic clergy in the United States last year, including 21 who are still minors, according to a new report released by US bishops. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said in the report released Tuesday that of…
Catholics United on contraception battle: Bishops serving a political agenda
The group Catholics United, which tends to support progressive causes, has decried the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops opposition to new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations on contraceptives. The White House said last week that it would change proposed rules requiring religious hospitals and universities to…
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