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Cincinnati, Ohio -- Catholic school fires woman for being pregnant as a result of artificial insemination, which violated Catholic teachings and her employment contract.

Minna, Nigeria -- Our of security concerns, Bishop Uzokwu orders cancellation of traditional Midnight Masses on New Years Eve. Suggests early evening prayer services instead.

Worcester, Mass. -- Diocese seeks to have Filipino priest defrocked because of child porn possession. It is believed he has fled to his native Philippines.

Doors open for Anglicans to join Catholic Church Jan. 1

Florida -- Fort Myers woman taking on Catholic Church. Judy Beaumont says, "I will be ordained a Roman Catholic priest."

Kansas City, Mo. -- SNAP director may be forced to testify in abuse case

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