How Benjamin Franklin Picked America’s First Catholic Bishop
So how did a lapsed Congregationalist and one of the least religious of the Founding Fathers end up picking the first Catholic bishop of America?
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Notre Dame Rector Sexually Abused Students Over 17 Years, Report Finds
The report says students repeatedly raised concerns with university officials over Father Thomas King's actions, but follow-up was slow and inconsistent.
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