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Uptick in abuse claims likely after high-profile case brought to light
An increase in calls to dioceses to report claims of clergy sexual abuse has happened before, and is likely to happen again in the wake of the credible claim lodged against Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick
Top German Lutheran leader praises pope for dedication to ecumenism
Bishop Gerhard Ulrich discussed the current state of Catholic-Protestant relations in Germany, the interfaith-marriage Communion controversy and his recent visit with Pope Francis.
Panel: Democrats face challenges engaging faith voters
The Democratic Party seems to have lost its way when it comes to embracing supporters with a religious identity.
Relic of early pope, found by waste company, given to London cathedral
Three fragments of a bone said to belong to St. Clement I, a first-century martyr who was ordained a bishop by St. Peter the Apostle, were presented to London's Westminster Cathedral by James Rubin, owner of Enviro Waste.
DiNardo: All clergy, no matter their ‘standing,’ must protect children
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo issued a response to the announcement that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick will no longer exercise any public ministry after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible.
Out of this world: Vatican’s care for creation includes final frontier
The Holy See has always kept a close eye on the heavens, advocating that space exploration be ethical, just and peaceful.
Women faith leaders at rally denounce separation of families at border
About 200 people gathered outside the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters in Washington at a rally to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border June 19.
Mexican bishops decry U.S. policy of separating families at border
The bishops said separating families "causes dangerous and harmful consequences to children because it makes them more vulnerable. ... The best interests of children have priority over any other question or discussion in this matter."
Pope: Commandments are God’s loving words, not oppressive commands
The Ten Commandments given by God are meant to protect his children from self-destruction; they are not harsh rules meant to enslave and oppress, Pope Francis said.
Abuse allegation against Cardinal McCarrick found credible
The retired archbishop of Washington said June 20 he will no longer exercise any public ministry "in obedience" to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible.