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Cardinal O’Malley apologizes for missed letter on McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has issued an apology for not seeing a 2015 letter to his office, which detailed... Read more
Cardinal Tobin denies knowledge of 'gay subculture' in Newark
In an Aug. 17 letter to the priests of Newark, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has said he has not been told... Read more
Welcoming pope's letter on abuse, head of US bishops pledges action
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ letter to all the... Read more
Wuerl cancels World Meeting of Families appearance
The Archbishop of Washington has cancelled his scheduled participation at the Church’s World Meeting of Families, which will be held... Read more
Bishop Morlino: 'Homosexual subculture' is source of 'devastation' in the Church
In response to recent sexual abuse crises, the Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, has said that the Catholic Church must renew... Read more
After roadblocks, film on abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell releases preview
The trial of a Philadelphia abortion doctor, whose shoddy clinics and gruesome practices led to his conviction of three counts... Read more
Dan Burke appointed president, COO of EWTN News
EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Friday that Daniel Burke has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News,... Read more
US bishops express anguish over abuse reports, encourage change in Church
After a grand jury found thousands of alleged instances of sexual abuse in six of Pennsylvania’s Catholic dioceses, numerous U.S.... Read more
Investigation launched into sexual harassment claims at Philadelphia seminary
Bishop Timothy Senior, auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, has announced that the archdiocese is investigating a claim of sexual harassment made... Read more
After welcoming pro-lifers, Missouri Democrats quickly backtrack
Missouri Democratic leaders have voted to remove language acknowledging different views of abortion from their party platform, drawing criticism from... Read more
Appeals court protects Texas bishops' communications in abortion case
The privacy and religious freedom of Texas bishops and other religious groups was upheld by the Court of Appeals for... Read more
New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests
Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more
Does the Pa. grand jury report mean changes for statutes of limitations?
Following a major grand jury report on past sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania, discussions continue over whether... Read more
Beloved Texas priest asks for prayers after ALS diagnosis
Fr. Stephen Jasso said he knew something was wrong this past February, about two months after retiring as the pastor... Read more
Cardinal Burke: We face a grave crisis, touching the heart of the Church
Cardinal Raymond Burke said Thursday that the Catholic Church is facing “a very grave crisis” due to the “grievous failure”... Read more
‘What do you want to know?’ The Catholic reaction to bishops and sexual abuse
Among the sexual abusers mentioned in the Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report, one priest merits particular attention. Read more
US bishops invite Vatican investigation into McCarrick scandal
The U.S. bishops’ conference called for a Vatican-led investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups surrounding Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more
Combat racism with a childlike spirit, Springfield priest says
A Mass in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill commemorated the anniversary of racially-motivated riots that destroyed black-owned business and homes... Read more
Bishop Trautman responds to release of Pennsylvania grand jury report
Bishop Donald Trautman responded Tuesday to the Pennsylvania grand jury report on allegations of clerical sex abuse of minors, saying... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley will not attend World Meeting of Families
Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap. of Boston will not be attending next week’s World Meeting of Families in Dublin due... Read more
