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This Bishop Just Admitted His Diocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse of Kids for Decades
The former bishop of Albany said priests accused of sexual abuse were sent for “counseling and treatment.”
The Catholic Church Is Reinstating Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse
Over the last year, at least a dozen priests have returned to their parishes or new positions within the Church. In some cases, the Vatican has even overturned recommendations from local dioceses.
The Catholic Church Will Bless Gay People as Long as They Don’t Get Married
A decree released Monday seems to retrench traditional teachings after Pope Francis previously discussed a more progressive attitude toward gay civil unions.
Iraq Is Getting Ready for the Pope With ‘Happy Vibes’
Blast walls in Baghdad are getting a fresh lick of paint as Iraqis prepare to welcome Pope Francis for his first overseas trip of the COVID-era.
Teen Known as the 'Patron Saint of the Internet' Might Become the First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006, was beatified in a ceremony in Assisi.
The Pope and Mike Pompeo’s Relationship Is Getting Very Frosty
Pope Francis refused to meet with the U.S. secretary of state in Rome this week.
A Tidal Wave of Sex Abuse Lawsuits Is About to Hit New York's Catholic Churches and Boy Scouts
Survivors of child sexual abuse in the state can sue their attacker, no matter how long ago the abuse happened, starting Wednesday.
The Pope Just Laid Down Strict New Rules on Reporting Sex Abuse
Priests and nuns will now be required to tell church authorities about abuse and attempts to cover it up.
Pope Francis orders sexual abuse in the Vatican to be reported immediately
Those who don't report could face fines and jail time.
Cardinal George Pell has Been Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse
The former archbishop of Melbourne is the most senior Catholic cleric to ever be convicted of sexually abusing children.
The Catholic Church Has No Idea How to Win Over Young People
The Vatican's spiffy "Click to Pray" app isn't going to save it.
Catholic Priests Keep Saying They Forgot About Sex Abuse
They seem to be the only people who cannot keep track of this crisis.