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Nation Oct 01

Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans

By David Crary, Associated Press

World Apr 06

Vatican Treasurer Cardinal George Pell is surrounded by Australian police as he leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court in Australia, October 6, 2017. Photo by Mark Dadswell/Reuters
Australian court dismisses cardinal’s sex abuse convictions

High Court Chief Justice Susan Kiefel announced the decision of the seven judges on Tuesday in the appeal of Cardinal George Pell.

By Associated Press

Nation Jan 30

New Orleans Saints accused of helping shape clergy sex abuse list

The New Orleans Saints maintain their PR work on the area's Roman Catholic sexual abuse crisis was "minimal."…

By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

World Dec 26

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News Wrap: Hong Kong protesters target shopping malls for 3rd straight day

In our news wrap Thursday, businesses in parts of Hong Kong were at a standstill as anti-government protesters targeted shopping malls for a third consecutive day. Riot police stepped up their presence, at times confronting crowds and escorting people out…

World Dec 17

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News Wrap: Senate approves Pentagon spending bill worth nearly $740 billion

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate gave final approval to a Pentagon spending blueprint worth nearly $740 billion. It includes a 3 percent pay raise for military personnel -- the largest in more than a decade. Also, former Trump…

Dec 04

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News Wrap: More doubts about potential U.S.-China trade deal

In our news wrap Wednesday, Beijing sharply criticized Congress over a bill blasting China’s detention of ethnic Muslims. China's foreign ministry warned the reprimand could affect ongoing trade negotiations. Also, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again claimed the U.S. helped foment…

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Jan 23

States consider easing statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases

By David Crary, Associated Press

Efforts to change the statute of limitation laws for sex-abuse victims are gaining momentum because of the midterm election results and recent disclosures about abuse by Roman Catholic priests.

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Dec 27

Pope Francis’ early blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

It has been a wretched year for Pope Francis, whose blind spot on clergy sex abuse conspired with events beyond his control to threaten his legacy and throw the Catholic hierarchy into a credibility crisis not seen in modern times.

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Dec 21

Pope Francis says Catholic Church will ‘never again’ conceal clergy sex abuse

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Francis dedicated his annual Christmas speech to Vatican bureaucrats to abuse, evidence that a year of devastating revelations of sexual misconduct and cover-up around the globe has shaken his papacy and caused a crisis of confidence in the Catholic hierarchy.

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Oct 19

How a Catholic sex abuse report in Pennsylvania echoed around the U.S.

By Dan Cooney, Courtney Norris

The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an investigation into child sex abuse within Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic churches, the latest fallout of widespread allegations made public by a grand jury probe this summer. Here’s a timeline of events since the…

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