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Facing dire financial situation, Pittsburgh diocese looks to make changes
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is evaluating options to respond to severe financial strains, exacerbated in the last year by... Read more
Chile ends statute of limitations for sex crimes with underage victims
Chile has removed the statute of limitation on sex crimes against children and adolescents, though the new law is not... Read more
Chicago Tribune op-ed: Public schools can learn from Catholics in handling sex abuse
After an investigative series by the Chicago Tribune uncovered numerous cases of sexual abuse and cover-up in the city’s public... Read more
One year since the McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline
June 20 marks one year since the announcement that credible allegations of sexual abuse had been raised against then-Cardinal Theodore... Read more
Bishops of Argentina pledge to respond to report on abuse allegations
The bishops’ conference of Argentina has said it is examining and will respond to a new report of more than... Read more
Dominican priest: California confession bill threatens all religions
If California moves forward with its proposed law trying to force priests to violate the seal of Confession, it is... Read more
Being a Christian has always been challenging, Pope Francis tells youth
Pope Francis said Thursday that although today has its challenges, especially with the sexual abuse crisis, it is not more... Read more
Chilean cardinal addresses case of sex abuse in Santiago cathedral
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago on Thursday denied knowing and giving money to the complainant in a rape case... Read more
French cardinal to resign after conviction for failing to report abuse
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, was found guilty Thursday of failing to report to authorities the alleged sexual... Read more
Santiago archdiocese comments on priest sentenced for sex abuse
The Archdiocese of Santiago commented Tuesday on the case of Father Tito Rigoberto Rivera Muñoz, who was found guilty in... Read more
Cardinal Pell's appeal process to begin in June
An Australian court announced Wednesday that Cardinal George Pell's application for leave to appeal his conviction of sexual abuse will... Read more
Pell lawyer will remain on legal team, despite report he would quit
Robert Richter, Cardinal George Pell's defense lawyer, said Tuesday that he has not quit the prelate's legal team. A Melbourne... Read more
Australian bishops respond to Pell verdict
Following news of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction of sexual abuse of minors, several bishops in Australia have have said they... Read more
French European minister calls on Holy See to revoke nuncio's diplomatic immunity
France's European affairs minister encouraged the Holy See last week to aid in an investigation of the apostolic nuncio to... Read more
Abuse summit follow-up to include new child protection law for Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said Sunday that concrete follow-up to this week’s abuse summit will include a new law on child... Read more
'What have I failed to do?' - Pope leads bishops in abuse crisis examination of conscience
Pope Francis Saturday led the presidents of the world’s bishops’ conferences in a penitential liturgy and examination of conscience on... Read more
After AG report, Michigan dioceses clarify cooperation in reporting abuse
Catholic dioceses in the state of Michigan are reaffirming their commitment to reporting sex abuse, while asking for clarifications about... Read more
Cardinal Gracias emphasizes collegiality to address sex abuse
Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay called Friday for the “entire Church” to “act decisively to prevent abuse from occurring in... Read more
In private meeting, victims tell leaders of abuse summit: 'We want action'
About a dozen victims of clergy sexual abuse met Wednesday with the organizing committee of the Vatican sex abuse summit,... Read more
Notre Dame rescinds McCarrick's honorary degree
The University of Notre Dame has rescinded the honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree it conferred on former Cardinal Theodore... Read more
