Pope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishop
Bishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.
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Israeli troops raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for full-scale incursion
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Jehovah’s Witnesses’ bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry dismissed
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Duo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his views
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New principal on the power of education
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Holy hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremony
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US restaurant chain sued after manager allegedly ripped off hijab
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'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear
'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.
Attempted murder defendant discussed planting GPS tracking device two days before attack
Auckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.