Advocates are concerned that Congress is willing to cut the programs to offset an expected $1 trillion deficit.

The challenge for the church is to help survivors and stop abuse from happening again, and the pope appears to be falling short.

On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.

Zen said the Vatican had "given in" to the Communist Party

"We forget where we came from, not just as the early Christian church, but also as a country."

"My hour had passed and I had given all I could."