Nov 13 Catholic bishops' new anti-abuse hotline to be ready soon By David Crary, Associated Press A new national hotline to report sexual misconduct accusations against Catholic bishops in the U.S. could be operating by the end of February, three months ahead of the deadline set by Pope Francis. Continue reading
Oct 27 After bishops call for married priests, pope urges new ways By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press On the heels of a bold call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis is urging openness to new ways, and in a possible slap at conservative critics who fear he is weakening the Catholic… Continue reading
Oct 16 Pope on World Food Day laments paradox of hunger, obesity By Associated Press Pope Francis is calling for lifestyle and dietary changes to address the paradox of a world in which people suffer from malnutrition in some areas and obesity in others. Continue reading
Aug 05 Priests accused of abusing deaf students go on trial in Argentina By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press Former students at an institute for the deaf say Rev. Nicola Corradi was the force behind years of "indescribable" torment through alleged sexual abuse. Two others are also on trial. Continue reading
Jul 04 Putin meets Pope Francis on one-day visit to Rome By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Francis received Putin on Thursday in an hour-long audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 9:41 Why survivors aren't surprised by sexual abuse inside Southern Baptist churches The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., with nearly 15 million members. Now, it’s facing a reckoning over allegations of sex abuse and concealment revealed by a Houston Chronicle investigation. Judy Woodruff speaks to Rachael… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 10:06 Abused nuns reveal stories of rape, forced abortions By Christopher Livesay Another scandal is engulfing the Catholic Church. At a time when the Vatican has taken its most concrete steps to address a long ordeal with sex abuse and coverups, a growing chorus of nuns is speaking out about the suffering… Continue watching
May 09 In new church law Pope orders clergy to report abuse -- but not necessarily to police By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis issued a groundbreaking law Thursday requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities, in a new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for… Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Midwest fears additional flooding from snowmelt In our news wrap Tuesday, flooding in the Midwest has claimed three lives and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Scores of cities and counties have declared emergencies as the Missouri and Platte Rivers flow beyond their banks. Continue watching
Mar 19 Pope declined French cardinal's resignation after sex abuse cover-up conviction By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The decision greatly disappointed abuse survivors, given that French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin had traveled to the Vatican on Monday to present his resignation following the March 7 verdict and six-month suspended sentence he received. Continue reading