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Archbishop Chaput Said to be Pope's "Personal" Choice to Head Philly Archdiocese

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist Pope Benedict XVI's appointment of Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput to head the embattled Archdiocese of Philadelphia is being seen as a clear sign of what kind of prelates the Pope trusts to lead the Church in America.

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Potter Expert Criticizes Positive Review of Film in Vatican Newspaper

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist

Michael D. O'Brien, one of the world's foremost experts on Harry Potter, says the positive review of the latestĀ Potter film published in last week's L'Osservatore Romano ignored the Pope's opinion of the series and raises questions about who is behind the editorial policies at the paper.

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Group Wants USCCB to Correct "Faithful Citizenship" Document Before 2012

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A Catholic lay organization dedicated to encouraging faithful Catholics to participate in the political process is asking the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to correct confusing statements made in the document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," that were distorted by dissenting groups in past elections.

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