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Secrecy must ‘go out the window,’ Irish archbishop says
When it comes to the abuse of children by members of the clergy, using secrecy to hide problems rather than protect victims "must go out the window," said Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, cardinal says
Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.
Church credibility ruined by silent hypocrisy, sister tells summit
The hypocrisy of Catholic leaders who claimed to be guardians of morality yet remained silent about clerical sexual abuse has left the church's credibility in shambles, an African woman religious told bishops at the Vatican summit on abuse.
Text: At abuse summit, Sister Openibo calls for complete transparency
Here is the prepared text of the presentation given Feb. 23 by Nigerian Sister Veronica Openibo, leader of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, at the Vatican summit on child protection. Sister Openibo was one of 10 women religious participating in the summit.
Pro-life groups, lawmakers praise final ‘Protect Life Rule’ for Title X
The Trump administration Feb. 22 finalized its "Protect Life Rule" preventing funds appropriated under the Title X Family Planning Program from being used in services that include abortion as a method of family planning or that make abortion referrals.
Vatican official to meet in Texas with border bishops from U.S. and Mexico
Border bishops from the U.S. and Mexico, along with representatives from various Catholic social justice groups, will gather in El Paso, Texas, Feb. 25-27 for an emergency meeting on recent immigration developments in the region.
Changing abortion laws should prompt pro-life action, archbishop says
Amid current discussion that the Supreme Court could possibly overturn Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion, some states are currently working to make sure their laws legalizing abortion are secure, while other states are trying to pass laws to further restrict or ban the procedure.
Tensions grow along Venezuelan borders
UPDATED - Tensions were high along Venezuela's borders after clashes protesting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's decision not to allow humanitarian aid into the country for millions of vulnerable citizens.
Top two seeds to meet in boys’ hoops title game
No. 1 Roman Catholic (13-1) will face no. 2 La Salle (12-2) after they respectively topped Neumann-Goretti and Bishop McDevitt in the Catholic League semifinals Feb. 21. The league championship is Feb. 25 at the Palestra.
Vatican official urges reconsidering ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases
The secret ensures cases are dealt with in strict confidentiality. Vatican experts have said it was designed to protect the dignity of everyone involved, including the victim, the accused, their families and their communities.