Catholics express despair, disbelief, anger at new abuse revelations
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — After the first allegations of abuse against Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick were publicized in mid-June, employees…
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On Assumption feast, pope asks consolation for all who suffer
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mary’s assumption into heaven was a special sign of God’s favor, but it also indicates…
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Report details rape of children, culture of secrecy that fanned it
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The report begins dramatically, imploring its readers: “We, the members of this grand jury, need you…
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Pennsylvania grand jury says church was interested in hiding abuse
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania grand jury report issued Aug. 14 paints a picture of a Catholic Church in…
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Bishops say they’re ‘shamed’ by ‘sins, omissions’ leading to abuse
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops as “are shamed by and sorry for the sins and omissions by Catholic priests and Catholic…
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Do good to fight indifference, apathy, pope tells young people
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being a Christian isn’t just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise…
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Pope revises catechism: Death penalty is ‘inadmissible’
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Building on the development of Catholic Church teaching against capital punishment, Pope Francis has ordered a…
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DiNardo: Church must address its leaders’ ‘moral failures of judgment’
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick “will rightly face” a Vatican canonical process regarding sexual abuse allegations against him, but the…
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Cardinal says deacons’ life of action, charity, service models Jesus’ life
By Christine Bordelon, Catholic News Service NEW ORLEANS — While the ministry of the deacon has changed in the Catholic Church’s history, Cardinal Joseph…
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Religious liberty ‘rooted in dignity of human person,’ says archbishop
By Steve Larkin, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, gave three reasons why religious freedom is important to the…
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