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Church of England Votes Against Women Bishops

Posted November 20th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
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The Church of England has narrowly voted against legislation which would permit women to serve as bishops. The legislation needed the approval of a two-thirds majority among members of the General Synod, which comprises bishops, clergy and lay members. The measure passed in separate votes by the House of Bishops and the House of Clergy […]

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Philippine Bishops Return Vehicles Donated by Government

Posted July 13th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
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Roman Catholic bishops in the Philippines embroiled in a controversy involving allegedly inappropriate donations from a government agency have returned vehicles paid for with government charity funds. The sports utility vehicles were donated by the government’s lottery agency during the administration of former President Gloria Arroyo. Critics say the vehciles came in exchange for the […]

Philippines Lottery Chief Describes Luxury Car Gifts to Bishops

Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
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A Senate investigating panel in the Philippines has been told that national lottery officials gave luxury cars to at least five Catholic bishops during the administration of former President Gloria Arroyo. Lottery officials testified Wednesday that one of the sports utility vehicles went to a bishop who has become a fierce critic of the current […]

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