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April 16, 2015

Vatican unexpectedly ends takeover of US nun group

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press RACHEL ZOLL, Associated Press

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday unexpectedly ended its controversial takeover of the main umbrella group of U.S. nuns, cementing a major shift in tone and treatment of

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