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Thursday, May 16, 2013  A settlement is reached in a lawsuit against the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Bishop Robert Finn over a priest's child porn case, hours after a federal judge dismissed one of two civil counts.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The president of Helias Catholic High School announced he will be leaving at the end of the school year to become the principal of a Memphis, Tenn., school.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The state's bishops are asking Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster to appeal with "all due haste."

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Pope Francis' election stirs up Argentine 'dirty war' allegations; biographer calls it unfair

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Mid-Missourians are sharing their thoughts on the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Monday, February 11, 2013  For the first time in about 600 years, a Pope is resigning, and people are split about what implications it will have on the Catholic Church.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Missouri's Roman Catholic bishops are urging voters to approve a proposed state constitutional amendment on public prayer.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Man said he was held at a residence against his will, tied up and assaulted.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  A debate is starting to build at the Missouri Capitol over birth control.

Friday, February 10, 2012  US bishops reserve judgment on revamped birth control rule, say they still have concerns

Monday, May 16, 2011  Vatican tells bishops to report sex abuse but non-binding guidelines fall short of US norms

Friday, May 13, 2011  Fulton’s Church of God Bishop Bill Rogers has preached in 89 nations.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from opponents of same-sexmarriage who want to overturn the District of Columbia's gay marriage law.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Several hundred mourners remember victims of Arizona shooting at public Mass

Sunday, September 26, 2010  Georgia megachurch pastor pledges to fight sex allegations, says he'll be back to lead his church