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Cardinal DiNardo lays out plan to address ‘moral catastrophe’ of abuse
The president of the U.S. bishops called for investigating Archbishop McCarrick, opening a new way to report complaints against bishops and seeking better resolution of complaints, -- led by lay leaders with independence and authority.
Catholics express despair, disbelief, anger at new abuse revelations
After the first allegations of abuse against Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick were publicized in mid-June, employees at the U.S. bishops' conference headquarters in Washington were bracing for calls from Catholics.
Report details rape of children, culture of secrecy that fanned it
Even though the Pa. grand jury report is long and painful, knowing what happened is "the only way to fix these problems," wrote the 23 jurors who probed child sexual abuse in the church over 70 years.
Pope names Venezuelan prelate to top position in Secretariat of State
Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, current nuncio to Mozambique, will take up his new position as "substitute secretary for general affairs" Oct. 15.
On Assumption feast, pope asks consolation for all who suffer
Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all people, body and soul, Pope Francis said.
Statements from bishops of dioceses named in grand jury abuse report
The following are excerpts of statements, links to the full statements and other resources, made by the bishops of the six Pennsylvania dioceses named in a grand jury report Aug. 14 on clergy sexual abuse.
Archbishop Chaput: Sorrow for pain, commitment to healing
In a letter Aug. 14, the archbishop outlined the archdiocese's efforts to "illustrate the extent of our commitment to rooting out the societal evil of child abuse as well as assisting survivors and their loved ones."
Archdiocese lays out 10 steps of care for children, aid to victims, in 15 years
Although the Philadelphia Archdiocese was not named in the new grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse in Pennsylvania, the church detailed reforms since 2003 to protect young people.
Hotlines aim to help ease trauma of sexual abuse revelations
The Pa. Office of Victim Advocate, Pa. Coalition Against Rape and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Child and Youth Protection are offering to help anyone reading the grand jury report.
Wuerl: In Pittsburgh, he ‘established strong policies’ on abuse claims
Cardinal Wuerl said that while he understands the report "may be critical of some of my actions, I believe the report confirms that I acted with diligence, with concern for the victims and to prevent future acts of abuse."