Archive for August 17, 2018

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By Kevin J. Jones

Does the Pa. grand jury report mean changes for statutes of limitations?

Following a major grand jury report on past sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania, discussions continue over whether... Read more

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By Ed Condon

New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests

Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more

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Appeals court protects Texas bishops' communications in abortion case

The privacy and religious freedom of Texas bishops and other religious groups was upheld by the Court of Appeals for... Read more

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After welcoming pro-lifers, Missouri Democrats quickly backtrack

Missouri Democratic leaders have voted to remove language acknowledging different views of abortion from their party platform, drawing criticism from... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Investigation launched into sexual harassment claims at Philadelphia seminary

Bishop Timothy Senior, auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, has announced that the archdiocese is investigating a claim of sexual harassment made... Read more

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Dan Burke appointed president, COO of EWTN News 

EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Friday that Daniel Burke has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News,... Read more

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US bishops express anguish over abuse reports, encourage change in Church

After a grand jury found thousands of alleged instances of sexual abuse in six of Pennsylvania’s Catholic dioceses, numerous U.S.... Read more