Bishop George Lucas Named Omaha Archbishop

Ground Report 5 months ago Region: Nebraska

Bishop George J. Lucas of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Illinois was named successor of the Archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska today by the pope.  Bishop George Lucas will replace Archbishop Elden Curtiss, 76, who w... more

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Paraguay: Ex-Bishop Becomes Next President

Global Voices a year ago Region: Paraguay

- by Eduardo Avila  Paraguay went to the polls to elect its next president on April 20th. Gathering nearly 41% of the vote was the former Roman Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo. His victory ends a 61 year... more

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The Bulgarian Orthodox Bishop Nickolay attacks the Catholic church on TV

FSFIlipov 2 years ago Region: Bulgaria

The newly elected Orthodox bishop of  Plovdiv, Nikolay of Znepol known as a favourite of the Bulgarian patriarch Maxim as well as the youngest bishop in Bulgaria caused a minor scandal with its statement on Bulgarian ... more

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Pope suspends Kerala bishop for adoption

Jagan T a year ago Region: India

The controversial Catholic Bishop Dr. John Thattunkal, who has become butt of criticism for adopting a 26 year old woman, has been suspended from Kochi Arch Bishop position by Pope Benedict XVI. Varappuzha Archbishop Dr Da... more

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Dale Leo Bishop Executed for 2000 Murder

Ground Report a year ago Region: Mississippi

Convicted murderer Dale Leo Bishop was put to death in a Mississippi prison on Wednesday night. Before his death he issued an apology to the family of Marcus Gentry, the man he beat to death in 2000. "To Ma... more

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