Austrian cardinal resigns over abuse allegations
Austrian Cardinal Hans Hermann Groer, 78, resigns all duties amid sex abuse allegations involving young boys. The move, requested by Pope John Paul II, follows years of controversy and Vatican criticism for slow action. Groer is ill and expected to leave Austria. a written statement from his office apologizes for past “often inaccurate” claims and seeks forgiveness.
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Tens of millions bathe at Haridwar Kumbh Mela climax
Ten million Hindus gathered in Haridwar on the Ganges for the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious event. Pilgrims, some ash-covered, plunged into the rushing river amid crowd control by police and a largely peaceful mood. Individuals from Calcutta and Toronto shared hopes of cleansing sins before the millennium.
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Czech leader survives emergency surgery in Austria
President Vaclav Havel underwent a three hour operation in Innsbruck to remove perforated intestine tissue after acute peritonitis. Doctors ruled out a malignant tumor and expected a 10 to 12 day hospital stay if complications do not arise.
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