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New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse
Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans In a gesture of reconciliation to victims of its decades-old...
Nov 8, 2024


20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total
By Gina Christia (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ $880 million abuse claims settlement, announced Oct. 16, brings the total...
Nov 8, 2024


Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez The Washington Attorney General's office says Catholic Church records related to child sex abuse do not qualify...
Oct 31, 2024


Vatican Punts Question of Female Deacons at Major Meeting
By Elisabetta Povoledo A monthlong meeting of Catholic bishops and lay people at the Vatican ended on Saturday with a call for women to...
Oct 30, 2024


Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report
Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source of evil” for victims of sexual abuse and should...
Oct 30, 2024


Synod is lesson in moving at 'pace of the Holy Spirit,' archbishop says
Cindy Wooden Vatican City — October 24, 2024 Change in the Catholic Church, including a commitment to recognizing women's leadership...
Oct 29, 2024
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