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Nicaraguan judge sentences outspoken bishop to 26 years

Nicaraguan judge sentences outspoken bishop to 26 years

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Álvarez, an outspoken critic of Nicaragua’s government, was sentenced to 26 years in prison and stripped him of his Nicaraguan citizenship Friday, the latest move by President Daniel Ortega against the
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Former CFL player Michael Bishop named U.S. College Football Hall of Fame

Former CFL player Michael Bishop named U.S. College Football Hall of Fame

IRVING, Texas — Former CFL quarterback Michael Bishop was named for induction into the U.S. College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Among those also named in the player category was Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow (Florida).
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"I know he's there" - Bishop-Nriagu says her future success will be due to Fairall

"I know he's there" - Bishop-Nriagu says her future success will be due to Fairall

Melissa Bishop-Nriagu kept every training program coach Dennis Fairall had written for her over the decade the two had worked together.
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Pope expels bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement after Vatican uncovers abuses

Pope expels bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement after Vatican uncovers abuses

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis took the unusual decision Thursday to expel 10 people – a bishop, priests and laypeople -- from a troubled Catholic movement in Peru after a Vatican investigation uncovered “sadistic” abuses of power, authority and sp
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Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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After pregnancy, injuries and a pandemic, Bishop-Nriagu finally hitting her stride

After pregnancy, injuries and a pandemic, Bishop-Nriagu finally hitting her stride

There's a charming video on Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's Instagram feed of one of her recent 800-metre races in the U.S. Broadcasters are announcing the runners lining up at the start. Back home in Windsor, Ont.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers name Reid, Walls and Bishop to Hall of Fame

WINNIPEG — Running back Fred Reid, defensive end Gavin Walls and former president Lynn Bishop were all named for induction into the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
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A retired Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between cartels in Mexico is briefly kidnapped

A retired Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between cartels in Mexico is briefly kidnapped

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A retired Roman Catholic bishop who was famous for trying to mediate between drug cartels in Mexico was apparently kidnapped, but was later located and taken to a hospital, the Mexican Council of Bishops said Monday.
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Nicaragua says it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez, 18 priests from jail, handed them over to Vatican

Nicaragua says it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez, 18 priests from jail, handed them over to Vatican

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Nicaraguan government said Sunday it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 clergy members from jail and handed them over to Vatican authorities.
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Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord

Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop under the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with Beijing, signalling he is continuing one of Pope Francis’ most controversial foreign policy decisions.
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