Nation Nov 16 Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Politics Jun 18 U.S. Catholic bishops approve steps toward possible rebuke of Biden U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a "teaching document" that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights. By David Crary, Associated Press
Nation Oct 01 Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans A think tank has now completed a two-year investigation of the resulting policies adopted in all 32 archdioceses in the U.S. Its verdict: The policies are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete. By David Crary, Associated Press
Nation Nov 13 ‘Our people are crying out’: Bishops weigh anti-abuse action despite Vatican delay Several Roman Catholic bishops on Tuesday urged colleagues at their national meeting to take some sort of action on the clergy sex abuse crisis despite a Vatican order to delay voting on key proposals. By David McFadden, David Crary, Associated Press
Nation Nov 12 Catholic bishops will delay votes on steps to combat sex abuse crisis In an abrupt change of plans, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened a national meeting Monday by announcing it will delay for at least several months any votes on proposed new steps to address the clergy… By David McFadden, David Crary, Associated Press
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Nov 09 Abortion Opponents, Advocates Look to Senate Abortion opponents scored a victory Saturday night as the House passed a health care reform bill that includes strong anti-abortion language. Two advocates give their take on the bill and what comes next as the focus shifts to the Senate. Continue reading