Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory delivers the homily during Mass on June 14 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual spring assembly. (CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion)

Bishops ‘can never say we are sorry enough’ for tragedy of abuse, Archbishop Gregory says

by Catholic News Service June 15, 2017

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory made the comments in the homily at an evening Mass said to commemorate a “Day of Prayer and Penance” for victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.

Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review Board, poses for a photo in 2014 during a conference on child protection at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)

Faith, News

Bishops must rededicate themselves to fighting church abuse, annual audit finds

by Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service June 9, 2017

Church leaders have taken steps to help many find healing as victims of clergy sexual abuse, but there is still work to be done.

Arts & Culture, Television

In Netflix’s “The Keepers,” a nun’s unsolved murder tears apart a Catholic community

by Nick Ripatrazone May 18, 2017

Sister Cathy Cesnik went missing one night in 1969. The case remains unsolved.

Australian Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy, attends the presentation of the book, "Connected World," at the Vatican on March 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Faith, News

Vatican cardinal could soon be charged with sexual assault, Australian police say

by Associated Press May 18, 2017

Australian police said they were a step closer to deciding whether to charge a top Vatican cardinal over allegations of sexual assault dating back decades.

Politics & Society, Vatican Dispatch

Pope says he will not pre-judge Trump, will seek common ground.

by Gerard O’Connell May 13, 2017

Pope says he will not pre-judge Trump and that Marie Collins had some good reasons for her resignation from the sex abuse commission.

Faith, News

Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim to remain silent

by Maria Wiering - Catholic News Service May 12, 2017

The Diocese of Crookston issued the statement in response to a lawsuit filed that day against the bishop and the diocese.

Faith, Short Take

The church must build ‘spiritual ramps’ to sex abuse survivors

by Lea Karen Kivi May 12, 2017

Wheelchair ramps help disabled persons enter into a church building. There is a need for spiritual ramps to help the church to go in the other direction.