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Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says
While the faith of Catholics in Ireland is strong, the scandal of abuse and cover-up by church leaders has caused a decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, Pope Francis said.
Latin America’s bishops denounce ‘shameful’ attacks on pope
The Catholic bishops of Latin America pledged their loyalty to Pope Francis and spoke against the "shameful" way he has been attacked, said the president of the Latin American bishops' council.
Archbishop Chaput to join panel on young people and faith
The Cardinal’s Forum welcomes the archbishop and two leading academics for a discussion Thursday, Aug. 30 at St. Charles Seminary to which seminarians and lay people are invited.
When the woods called, successful Oregon technologist turned to logging
Mark Turner is among a declining number of Oregon loggers. He knows the industry that once shaped the region's economy and development has an uncertain future, but he also wouldn't want to do anything else.
12 American bishops respond to Archbishop Vigano’s explosive claims
While some bishops denounced the former Vatican ambassador's assertions of scandal and cover up in the Catholic Church in America, other bishops supported a full probe into his claims, including the bishops' conference president.
Embattled bishop of Buffalo says he won’t resign
The bishop recommitted Aug. 26 to serving the diocese despite calls for his resignation over the handling of priests accused of sexual abuse. "The shepherd does not desert the flock at a difficult time," he said.
Young pilgrims welcome World Youth Day Cross, Marian icon to U.S. cities
The cross and the icon were on a nine-day tour across the U.S. Aug. 19-27.
Catholic psychologist, abuse survivor, offers abuse advice for families
"For Catholics who have been abused by a priest or clergy, it's doubly difficult because they have not only been psychologically traumatized, but spiritually traumatized. Unless that is addressed, healing is very difficult."
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.
Trinidad’s First Peoples were also nation’s first Catholics
Some find it difficult to wholeheartedly embrace the Catholic Church and its practices. Others find power in both.