Pompeo and his Bible define U.S. policy in the Middle East

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Despite past denials, D.C. Cardinal Donald Wuerl knew of sexual misconduct allegations against ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick and reported them to Vatican
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Pompeo and his Bible define U.S. policy in the Middle East
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The political progression of modern Mormon women
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