Vatican probes alleged abuses in consecrated women group
The Vatican launches a rare full inquiry into Regnum Christi tied to the Legionaries of Christ after reports of emotional and spiritual abuse. Eight ex members from the U S and Mexico describe coercive rules and fear of breaking vows, while current members defend discipline as spiritual guidance.
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John Paul II
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Regnum Christi
Associated Press
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Silvia Veraudez
Venezuela
Rome
Lessons From Scandal Show Limits Of Church Oversight
The 2006 Haggard collapse and the current Eddie Long case highlight how independent churches struggle to police pastors. Experts say powerful leaders resist accountability, prompting calls for stronger oversight, ethics codes, and congregational checks amid ongoing misconduct allegations.
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Charisma Magazine
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New Birth
Georgia
Charlotte
N.C
Charles Grassley
R-Iowa
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Grady
London
Harvard Divinity School
Harvey Cox
National Association of Evangelicals
David Neff
Christianity Today
Highway stimulus slows in states with high unemployment
Federal highway stimulus funds spread unevenly with California and other high unemployment states rolling out projects slowly. GAO data show California has started only 59 percent and 41 percent yet to begin, while Illinois Iowa and Mississippi exceed 65 percent spent. Officials defend the approach citing local review delays and project complexity.
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Virginia Transportation
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White House invokes state secrets in Awlaki lawsuit
The Obama administration asked courts to drop a lawsuit on Anwar al Awlaki by invoking the state secrets privilege. Justice officials argue the case involves executive branch decisions and sensitive military information about operations in Yemen. Civil liberties groups say courts must review government actions in life and death matters.
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