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Analysis: How Benedict's essay supports Francis' call for 'zero tolerance'
At the heart of his new essay, Benedict XVI insists that the purpose of punishing the perpetrators of sexual abuse... Read more
Analysis: In DC, Archbishop Gregory's promise of honesty will define him
Archbishop Wilton Gregory told Washington Catholics Thursday that “the only way I can serve this local archdiocese is by telling... Read more
Analysis: Gregory, Apuron, 'zero tolerance,' and pontifical secrets
Thursday morning, the Vatican announced the fates of two American archbishops: one has become the next Archbishop of Washington, and... Read more
Analysis: Gregory’s road to Washington
Gregory’s arrival in Washington follows months of intense speculation, with many frustrated at the apparent delay - but the process... Read more
Analysis: The stakes of Pell's Vatican trial
The Vatican has announced that a canonical process against Cardinal George Pell will soon begin in the Congregation for the... Read more
Analysis: In spite of itself, Vatican abuse summit may still do some good
The Vatican’s abuse summit this week will not solve the problems plaguing the Catholic Church in the U.S. In fact,... Read more
Analysis: The fall of Cardinal Wuerl
It now looks clear that Wuerl’s mandate to lead, and whatever was left of his legacy as a reformer, are... Read more
Analysis: Their retreat accomplished, the U.S. bishops remain under siege
When their seven-day retreat at Mundelein ends Jan. 8, some of the U.S. bishops may be reluctant to leave the... Read more
Analysis: How the Vatican is preparing for its February abuse summit
Preparations in the Vatican are underway for a summit of the bishops to discuss the problem of clerical sexual abuse.... Read more
Analysis: How sexual misconduct reforms might begin in U.S. dioceses
Some U.S. bishops have told CNA they now realize that if they want to initiate new reforms, they’ll have to... Read more
Analysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?
After several confusing and turbulent weeks in the Church, it is worth asking where reform efforts stand, and where they... Read more
USCCB meeting: What just happened, and what might happen next?
During a holy hour Monday morning, two survivors of clerical sexual abuse spoke to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Analysis: DiNardo's promise, and the USCCB's pending policies
As the bishops hold their first formal meeting since this summer’s scandal began to unfold, many Catholics are incredulous at... Read more
Will Pope Francis have an impact on Orthodoxy’s Ukraine dispute?
The Russian Orthodox Church announced that it has withdrawn from a Vatican sponsored Commission for Catholic – Orthodox Theological Dialogue,... Read more
Archbishop McCarrick and 'Dallas 2'
Nov. 13 will mark sixteen years since Cardinal Bernard Law and then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick addressed the U.S. bishops’ conference on... Read more
What kind of archbishop is needed in Washington?
The Archbishop of Washington occupies one of the most prominent posts in the Church in America. But the assignment, usually... Read more
Analysis: Will bishops push for clarity on the synod’s procedural rules?
Recent changes to canon law have left some bishops attending the 2018 Synod of Bishops uncertain about the meeting’s procedural... Read more
Analysis: Do Vatican officials see abuse crisis as a referendum on the pope?
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta told reporters Monday that Catholics should “trust Pope Francis that there is going to be... Read more
Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?
As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table. Read more
What Pope Francis can clarify about the Vigano testimony- and what he can't
It has been more than two weeks since Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released his 11-page testimony about the McCarrick scandal.... Read more
