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Change in church culture, and bishops, needed to end abuse, board says
More committees are not the answer to stop the abuse of children and vulnerable adults by clergy, said a statement by the National Review Board, which addresses clerical sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church.
Bishop Kicanas recalls McCain’s legacy of service, bipartisanship
The two worked together on immigration reform issues when McCain was trying to balance the political pressures of securing the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential election with his bipartisan attempts at immigration reform.
Memorial Mass celebrates life of young Catholic woman found dead in Iowa
The 20-year college student, described as a bright light in this farming community of 1,500 people, was abducted and killed in July while jogging just outside of Brooklyn.
USCCB president seeks papal audience, answers to former nuncio’s questions
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said that the questions raised by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano in a letter published by two Catholic media outlets "deserve answers that are conclusive and based on evidence."
Shrine rector shares spiritual side of recent brush with death
Father Sanchez addressed questions about life and death in his homily during the Mass, his first at the shrine following the crash of an Aeromexico flight July 31 in Durango, Mexico, which he survived.
Puerto Rico getting back on feet ‘step by step,’ but long road remains
Almost a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, life has improved somewhat as all power has now been restored but people are still rebuilding their lives.
Washington Catholics call for cardinal’s resignation, pray for victims
Those who were or are in a position of power in the church, who knew of the sexual abuse of children or others by priests or bishops, and did not take action to protect the flock should resign, said Ernie Jenkinson.
As survivors find voice, church leaders wrestle with how to address issue
Pennsylvania survivors of clergy sex abuse confronted church leaders in Pittsburgh and Erie with opposite results as bishops and priests in the state wrestled with how to address the growing scandal.
Missouri prelates invite attorney general to review abuse cases, protocols
UPDATED - St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson cited the public's requests for the AG's office "to investigate" the church in Missouri and its handling of clergy abuse. Jefferson City's bishop seconded the offer.
Founder of Catholic Online sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion
Catholic media entrepreneur Michael Galloway under-reported his income over four years, claiming he earned $4,702 while making $320,420 in mortgage payments. He reports to prison in November.