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At Knock shrine, pope again begs forgiveness for betrayal of abuse
At a Marian shrine in County Mayo, Pope Francis said he prayed before a statue of Our Lady of Knock for all those who suffered sexual and physical abuse by Catholic clergy or in Catholic-run institutions in Ireland.
Families called to share joy, love, life with the world, pope says
In a stadium of Catholic families from around the world, Pope Francis told the laypeople they are the vast majority of church members and that, without them, the church would be cold, a collection of statues.
Pope meets survivors of abuse in Ireland
Pope Francis spent 90 minutes meeting privately with eight survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy or in Catholic-run schools and institutions.
From sot to saint: Matt Talbot gives hope for recovery from addiction
A 19th-century Irish laborer and saint-in-the-making could be a new role model for those seeking freedom from addiction, according to a growing apostolate led by a Dublin priest.
Pope acknowledges ‘repugnant crimes’ of abuse in Ireland
The pope said he knew that the horrendous history of abuse and its cover-up in Ireland "has rightly given rise to outrage and remains a source of pain and shame for the Catholic community."
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.
Basketball legend Bud Gardler recalled as teacher on court and off
One of the winningest coaches in the Philadelphia area, at Cardinal O'Hara, died Aug. 15 at 72. Friends and family remember the wit, no-compromise style and concern of a man who did things his way.
Washington’s summer of clerical shame
With scrutiny on it archbishops, Catholics in the nation's capital are feeling whiplash from the sexual abuse scandal. They've lost trust, but said one: "I believe we can do something as a flock. Why wait for it to come from above?"