Oct 18 Vatican Rejects U.S. Bishops' Sexual Abuse Policy The Vatican on Friday rejected a new sexual abuse policy developed by U.S. bishops, saying elements of its zero-tolerance doctrine conflict with universal church laws and could threaten the rights of accused priests. Continue reading
Apr 15 Pope Summons U.S. Cardinals to Rome Pope John Paul II has summoned American cardinals to the Vatican for a meeting next week to discuss the recent sex scandals that have rocked Catholic churches in the U.S. Continue reading