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A CHURCH THAT STRAYS FROM MYSTIC ROOTS BEGINS TO IMITATE SADDUCEES, PHARISEESBy Michael H. BrownStriking it was, the other day, to hear from a priest who mentioned that it is now "politically incorrect" -- among priests -- to take spiritual phenomena such a weeping statues seriously. It was striking because while it has been apparent for some time that many priests and bishops are no longer open to the supernatural, hearing it put in such terms crystallized it. Politically incorrect.Indeed, in the current climate, it is doubtful that apparition sites such as Lourdes in France and Fatima in Portugal would...

Jimmy Kimmel, Co-Host of Comedy Central's 'The Man Show' could be headed to ABC as a late night host.ABC both covets younger viewers for its late night programming and is reportedly looking to end the run of 'Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher.'Creating a new late night show with Kimmel would accomplish both goals.Politically Incorrect's contract expires at the ned of the year.Relations between the show and the network have long been cool, and were made worse when Maher critized the U.S. Military shortly after Spetembber 11.His comments led some adveritsers to withdraw their support from the show.'They have no clue...