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McCarrick Scandal Underscores Church’s Need for Greater Lay Involvement
Tim Busch COMMENTARY: The laity’s role isn’t about changing doctrine — it’s about promoting holiness and confronting corruption,...
Apr 13, 2025
URGENT – Mandatory Reporting Bill
The Washington Legislature is considering a "Mandatory Reporting" bill to force the Church to stop shielding sex abusers. HOC urges you...
Apr 4, 2025


Pope Francis’ powerful words on protecting children abused by priests
By Panay News WHILE many good and dedicated bishops and priests in the Philippines and elsewhere are examining their conscience about...
Mar 10, 2025


The Church’s Dysfunctional Culture of “Respect and Obedience”
Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky ubservience is ever ancient, ever new. In that respect, the hierarchy of the Church is not much different than the...
Feb 17, 2025


A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center
By Mary Jo McConahay Mary Jo McConahay is the author of “Playing God: American Catholic Bishops and the Far Right.” JESUS WEPT: Seven...
Feb 15, 2025


Bishop's House items sold to help settle abuse claims
Eimear Flanagan The contents of a former Catholic bishop's home in Newry have been auctioned by the Diocese of Dromore, which will use...
Feb 14, 2025
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