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Head of US bishops after Vatican abuse summit: 'Intensify the Dallas Charter'
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has promised “unyielding vigilance” and an intensification of the... Read more
Abuse summit follow-up to include new child protection law for Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said Sunday that concrete follow-up to this week’s abuse summit will include a new law on child... Read more
Pope Francis: Church will focus on 8 points in 'all-out battle' against abuse
Pope Francis Sunday outlined eight points that the Church will focus on in an “all-out battle” against the sexual abuse... Read more
Venezuelan bishops call for humanitarian aid to be distributed
The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling on Nicolas Maduro’s government to allow humanitarian aid to enter the country and be... Read more
'What have I failed to do?' - Pope leads bishops in abuse crisis examination of conscience
Pope Francis Saturday led the presidents of the world’s bishops’ conferences in a penitential liturgy and examination of conscience on... Read more
Pennsylvania lawmaker speaks at abuse victim rally in Rome
Pennsylvania State Rep. Mark Rozzi spoke during a rally held by victim advocacy groups in Rome’s city center Saturday, saying... Read more
After AG report, Michigan dioceses clarify cooperation in reporting abuse
Catholic dioceses in the state of Michigan are reaffirming their commitment to reporting sex abuse, while asking for clarifications about... Read more
Rosica apologizes for plagiarism
A long-time Vatican spokesman has admitted to passing off the writing of others as his own, and apologized for plagiarizing. Read more
'Unplanned' gets unexpected R rating
The movie “Unplanned,” which tells the true story of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson’s conversion into a pro-life... Read more
'Protect Life Rule' to strip Planned Parenthood of some federal funds
After the Trump administration finalized new federal rules on Friday, by which abortion clinics will be ineligible to receive Title... Read more
O'Malley defends 'zero tolerance' approach to abusive priests
Cardinals and clergy participating in the Vatican’s sex abuse summit expressed conflicting views on the use of the term “zero... Read more
Vermont bishop: Abortion bill tests limits of human brokenness
With a bill to legalize abortion for any reason until birth advancing in Vermont, the local Catholic bishop has stressed... Read more
Tagle: Confront the 'stench of filth' caused by abuse
An expert on abuse prevention offered “practical suggestions” to participants at a Vatican summit on child sexual abuse on Thursday,... Read more
Sodalit founder expelled from congregation's community life
The founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has been formally expelled from the group's community life, and forbidden from contacting... Read more
Polish sex abuse victims meet Pope Francis, release abuse report
A Polish delegation of sex abuse victims and advocates met Pope Francis Wednesday, and presented the pope with a report... Read more
Covington Catholic student sues Washington Post over Nathan Phillips story
Attorneys for Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann announced they filed a $250 million dollar lawsuit against the Washington... Read more
Francis opens abuse summit with call for 'concrete measures'
At the start of the Vatican’s sex abuse summit Thursday, Pope Francis pointed to expectations for the meeting to produce... Read more
Nigerian Catholics brave persecution to remain steadfast in faith
Despite the constant threat of violence from Boko Haram terrorists, Catholics in Nigeria remain faithful to the Gospel, trusting God... Read more
Augustus Tolton one step closer to being first black American saint
A Vatican committee has unanimously voted to send the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, a former runaway slave and... Read more
Ohio doctor under investigation after dozens of patient overdose deaths
A doctor at a Catholic health system in Ohio has been fired after being accused of prescribing excessive doses of... Read more
