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Openly gay federal judge overturns California ban on homosexual 'marriages'; Case to be appealed [8/4]

Increasing number of Lourdes pilgrims misdirected to "French village of 94 people" thanks to GPS; 'Stray pilgrims' keyed in "Lourde" rather than "Lourdes" [8/4]

Holy Father prays for victims of recent natural disasters, says he is "spiritually close to those who are suffering hardship" [8/4]

Bishop of Arlington expresses "unimaginable sadness" over collision which caused death of nun, severely injured two other nuns; Driver who caused accident allegedly was a drunk illegal alien with previous DUI's [8/4]

Welsh bishop apologizes for inappropriate comments made during soldier's funeral Mass [8/4]

"After increasing national attention", city of Chicago dismisses charges against rosary-praying pro-lifer who was arrested under new 'bubble-zone' law [8/4]

Lawsuit dismissed against priest in Alaska after woman withdraws abuse accusations [8/4]

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