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USA TODAY Pope: Vatican bureaucracy has 'spiritual Alzheimer's' USA TODAY The pope's traditional Christmas greeting to the cardinals, bishops and priests who run the Holy See was less an exchange of warm wishes than a laundry list of what the pontiff called the “ailments of the Curia” that he wants to cure. In a critique … Pope Francis to Curia: Merry Christmas , you power-hungry hypocrites Washington Post Pope to Curia: Merry Christmas , you greedy gossips Crux:… Source

CBSSports.com Pistons waive Josh Smith , who never found a way to fit in Detroit CBSSports.com In fairness to Josh , being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it's best to give him his freedom to move forward. We have full respect for Josh as a player and a person.” This is stunning news. Smith has struggled since arriving … Pistons Release Josh Smith ; 'Shifting Priorities' Cited CBS Local Rockets may be frontrunners for Josh Smith , cut by… Source

USA TODAY Some Media Members Are Very Displeased With Marshawn Lynch The Big Lead Marshawn Lynch did not provide usable quotes in his post-game availability after last night's win over Arizona. “Thanks for asking,” he said in response to each question, without providing an answer. It was at least the third time this season the … Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY Marshawn Lynch goes full Beast Mode in Seahawks' road win NFL.com Seahawks RB … Source