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World Oct 01

News Wrap: Hong Kong police arrest at least 60 protesters

Nation Jun 04

Brooklyn bishop accused by 2nd man of sex abuse in the 1970s

The Roman Catholic bishop of Brooklyn, already under a church investigation for alleged sex abuse, has been accused by a second man of abuse in the 1970s, when the bishop was a parish priest in New Jersey.

By Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

World Apr 10

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Pandemic turns Holy Week celebrations empty and silent

The coronavirus pandemic has made this year’s Holy Week one like never before. With stricken Italy extending a nationwide lockdown into May, Pope Francis has been holding services only via TV and online. And in Israel, the sacred sites of…

By Sabina Castelfranco

World Apr 08

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News Wrap: Mnuchin says Americans will start receiving coronavirus money next week

In our news wrap Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told House Democrats Americans will start receiving direct deposits of COVID-19 aid next week. He also pressed Congress to add $250 billion to the Payroll Protection Program for small businesses. Also,…

Nation Dec 19

Illinois investigation finds 500 more Catholic clergy abuse cases

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's findings come amid a renewed national outcry over allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests.

By Associated Press

Sep 20

Anti-abuse activists pan U.S. Catholic bishops’ new proposals to curb sex crimes

By David Crary, Associated Press

The initiatives, announced Wednesday, include developing a code of conduct for bishops regarding sexual abuse and harassment, and establishing a confidential hotline — to be run by a third party — to receive complaints of sexual misconduct by bishops, and…

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Aug 17

Pennsylvania diocese holds forgiveness mass in wake of grand jury report

By Associated Press

As the Vatican expresses "shame and sorrow" over a searing Pennsylvania grand jury report about clergy who raped and molested children, a bishop who is named in the report is holding a Mass for the Forgiveness. The Harrisburg Diocese says…

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Aug 16

Vatican is in ‘shame and sorrow’ over abuses in Pennsylvania

By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press

The Vatican expressed "shame and sorrow" Thursday over a scathing Pennsylvania grand jury report about clergy who raped and molested children. Pope Francis wants to eradicate "this tragic horror."…

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Aug 15

How Catholic churches in Pennsylvania hid decades of abuse

By Joshua Barajas, Courtney Norris, Patty Gorena Morales

A nearly 900-page report last week includes dozens of testimonies provided by victims and reveals a pattern of systematic cover-ups by senior church officials.

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Jun 04

Bishops who mishandle sex abuse cases can be removed, Pope says

By Corinne Segal

A papal decree issued on Saturday says bishops who are negligent in sexual abuse cases may be removed from their office.

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