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Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus (pictured here) lived a comfortable life in 1930s Philadelphia, where he made a good living as a lawyer, and she kept a stylish house. Photo courtesy HBO

HBO documents unlikely saviors of 50 Holocaust children

Lauren Markoe | Apr 3, 2013

(RNS) Against great odds, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus set out from Philadelphia to rescue 50 children from Nazi-controlled Austria, the subject of a new HBO documentary set to air on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Gov. Jim McGreevey, who left the governor's mansion, got divorced and enrolled in an Episcopal seminary, is the subject of a new HBO documentary, "Fall to Grace" by Alexandra Pelosi.  Photo courtesy HBO

Jim McGreevey’s redemption is the real deal

Brian Donohue / The Star-Ledger | Mar 29, 2013

NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) I used to think Gov. Jim McGreevey was one of the most disingenuous phonies I had ever met. But his recent redemption after a public fall from grace is the real deal.

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Pope Benedict XVI leaves mixed legacy on clergy sexual abuse

Emma Beck, Eliza Collins and Cathy Lynn Grossman | Feb 12, 2013

(RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has at times publicly addressed the issue and even met with victims of clergy sexual abuse. But victims’ advocates remain skeptical and critical over his handling of the matter, particularly the failure to punish bishops who protected abusers.

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