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Pope wants abuse summit to lead to clarity, action
At the upcoming meeting on protecting minors, Pope Francis wants leaders of the world's bishops' conferences to clearly understand what must be done to prevent abuse, care for victims and ensure no case is whitewashed or covered up.
Bishop hopes list’s release will help survivors know ‘they’ve been heard’
Bishop Robert F. Vasa of Santa Rosa said he hopes the public release of a comprehensive list of clerical sexual abuse allegations will give all abuse survivors "the assurance that they have been heard and that the church is very much concerned for their well-being and healing."
Annual poll shows 75 percent of adults want restrictions on abortion
Just in time for the annual March for Life, an annual poll of Americans' views on abortion shows that 75 percent want "substantial" restrictions on abortion access even as more than half of respondents describe themselves as "pro-choice."
Visiting bishops see ‘incomprehensible complexity’ of Holy Land situation
Visiting with Christian communities in northern Israel and the northern Palestinian Territories has helped bishops participating in the annual Holy Land Coordination see "the great need" to promote an understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
New migrant caravan has left Honduras; why do they flee?
Difficulties at home such as poverty and violence push potential migrants to leave, while governments in the region have done little to promote development or curb poverty.
While feeding the hungry, Catholic market respects their choices
Martha's Choice, an outreach of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, invites the 900 families who monthly seek food distribution in Montgomery County to choose the foods that are best for them.
Virginia pro-life clinic receives Knights’ 1,000th ultrasound machine
Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed the space that once housed AAA Women for Choice and is now the newly expanded wing of the Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic Jan. 14.
Religious educators celebrate life-changing mission of catechists
At the Cathedral's annual awards ceremony last weekend for teachers in parish religious education programs, the catechists said that as they pass on the faith, teaching has transformed them, too.
Former Planned Parenthood worker says ‘power of ultrasound’ changed her
Abby Johnson, the pro-life activist, will have just four minutes to make her points when she speaks to the March for Life rally Jan. 18. A new film drama, "Unplanned," based on her 2011 memoir of working for Planned Parenthood, will do all the talking for her soon.
Pope advances sainthood causes for 17 women
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and recognized the martyrdom of 14 religious sisters who were killed during the Spanish Civil War.