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House Speaker John Boehner is under fierce attack from conservatives in the blogosphere and on Twitter over his “purge” of several conservatives from top congressional committees.

Opinion: Tax Deduction Limits May Trim Deficits, but Not Easily

Philippines Fears Typhoon Death Toll Will Climb

Vatican strips Austria's reform priest of 'monsignor' title

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Lancaster: Bishop asks people to 'hit the reset button' this Advent Every parish church open Wednesday 7-8 pm with priests waiting to hear confessions.

Deported Catholic priest seeks return to Zambia

Church guard, two aides rob priest, seek blessings before fleeing on his 2-wheeler

Australia -- Priest who resigned last year over his support for women priests offered $5000 in severence. Ministered for Melbourne archdiocese 32 years

Ireland: Priests accused of sexual abuse want their accusers identified and allegations against them in writing, says Association of Catholic Priests.

Ireland’s Catholic bishops will issue a statement later today outlining their response to the report of the expert group on abortion.

Maine's Catholic diocese in full compliance with child-protection policies

New Zealand archbishop to become Anglican ambassador to Rome

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