Apr 08 Watch 3:51 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,… Continue watching
Dec 19 Illinois investigation finds 500 more Catholic clergy abuse cases By Associated Press Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's findings come amid a renewed national outcry over allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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."… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
May 12 Pope Francis considers ordaining women as deacons By Dominique Bonessi Pope Francis opened a study into whether women can be deacons after being pressed by a global contingent of catholic women leaders. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch How a low-profile priest transformed into Pope Francis By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch News Wrap: Clinton Visits Mexico to Address Drug Violence In other news Tuesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton led a U.S. delegation to Mexico for talks on the escalating drug violence that killed two Americans in recent weeks and accusations of sexual abuse by Catholic leaders in the U.S. Continue watching