At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After the Vatican released its extensive report on Theodore E. McCarrick, Pope Francis renewed…
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McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to…
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Cardinal Pell released from prison after court overturns conviction
By Michael Sainsbury Catholic News Service VALLA BEACH, Australia — Cardinal George Pell has been released from prison after 405 days behind bars after the…
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System to report misconduct by bishops goes live
Catholic News Service and Record Staff Reports WASHINGTON — A nation-wide system for reporting allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. bishops and eparchs is…
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Editorial — Acts of contrition
One of the more powerful moments of the four-day summit on abuse that ended Sunday was a penitential liturgy held Feb. 23. About 190…
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Convocation calls for transparency, healing
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer On the last day of the Vatican summit on child protection, more than 100 people gathered at St. William…
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Parishes plan events on abuse crisis
Record Staff Report St. William Church and the Church of the Epiphany are planning events focused on the clerical sexual abuse crisis. – St….
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Investigator issues report on abuse
By Marnie McAllister, Record Editor A report by an independent investigator into the Archdiocese of Louisville’s handling of clergy sexual abuse in the course of…
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St. William to host ‘Convocation of the Faithful’ on sexual abuse crisis
St. William Church, 1226 West Oak Street, will host a local “Convocation of the Faithful” to discuss the church’s sexual abuse crisis on Feb….
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A Time to Speak — Survivor of abuse offers support for church leaders
By Shannon Shaughnessy Age The recent headlines across the country and the world about clergy abuse have once again opened up wounds for many,…
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