Kurtz: U.S. society ‘much richer’ when church, government work together
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty told a Washington audience Sept. 12 he…
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After meeting pope, cardinal says he’s hopeful about addressing crisis
By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston struck a determinedly hopeful tone after his long-awaited meeting with…
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‘Elitist, clericalist’ church allows abuse to thrive, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Sexual and physical abuse by priests and religious and the scandal of its cover-up by…
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U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the church
VATICAN CITY — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the church in the United States has…
Read MoreWomen’s Catholic leadership program officially launches
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Catholic women’s leadership organization, the GIVEN Institute, which aims to encourage and train young women in…
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Pope to convene world meeting on abuse prevention with bishops’ leaders
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the…
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Cardinal to meet with pope to discuss resignation as Washington archbishop
By Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Saying that the best way to serve the Catholic Church as it moves into the future,…
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Anniversary of 9/11 marked with moments of silence, prayer, Masses
WASHINGTON — Churchgoers around the United States once again marked the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with moments of silence, special prayer services…
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As abuse crisis continues, pope to meet with USCCB officers, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will meet Sept. 13 with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S….
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Letter confirms Vatican officials knew of McCarrick allegations in 2000
By Robert Duncan and Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A top official from the Vatican Secretariat of State acknowledged…
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