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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,…

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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.

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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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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.

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Sep 21

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How a low-profile priest transformed into Pope Francis

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Mar 23

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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.

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