Transparency and honesty are key elements of restoring the trust of the laity, especially young people, said two bishops who participated in a Facebook Live event sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its spring general assembly.
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African cardinal calls for restraint in Sudan’s dealings with protesters
A prominent African cardinal has called for restraint in Sudan, as the ruling junta cracks down on peaceful protesters in the capital city, Khartoum.
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Explainer: How could Bishop Bransfield misuse funds for years without raising red flags?
I knew who I needed to talk to process this news: my mom, an account who once worked for the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Group protests outside U.S. bishops’ meeting, objects to proposals on abuse
As has been the case for years now, a small group of protesters dismissive of the U.S. bishops’ efforts to enact reforms in their handling of sexual abuse cases gather outside the Baltimore hotel where they conduct their general meeting. This spring is no different.
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U.S. bishops may revise catechism to reflect capital punishment stance
The bishops’ proposed draft about the death penalty states that “today it is no longer just nor reasonable to apply the death penalty,” stressing that it is not needed to protect society and its application is “inequitable and flawed.”
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New poll: U.S. Catholics believe bishops need to manage abuse crisis better
A poll released Tuesday found that 69 percent of U.S. Catholics believe the clergy sexual abuse scandal is “an ongoing problem.”
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U.S. bishops must address the crisis of pastoral courage
After a year of crisis, the U.S. bishops are still failing to respond adequately to the people they serve, writes Sam Sawyer, S.J.
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New York court says Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s remains must be transferred to Peoria
The Peoria Diocese said Bishop Daniel R. Jenky “is overjoyed and elated” that the remains of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be coming home to the diocese following a ruling by the state of New York’s highest court.
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In video, Archbishop Lori expresses regret over West Virginia investigation
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, who is overseeing the investigation into the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West. Va., expressed regret over how he has handled transparency issues.
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U.S. bishops seek to rebuild trust amid sex scandal
When the bishops gather in Baltimore June 11-14, their meeting will be anything but pro forma.