The report’s release comes days before the U.S. bishops gather virtually for their annual meeting.
Sexual Abuse
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Cardinal Pell, acquitted of sex abuse charges, celebrates first public Mass since returning to Rome
After being received in private audience by Pope Francis last Monday, Cardinal George Pell concluded an unforgettable week by celebrating his first public Mass in Rome since his return to the Vatican on Sept. 30.
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I was educated by abusive priests. What should I do with the gifts they gave me?
I loved my school while I was there. I trusted its people to keep me safe, and they did. But was I just lucky?
Posted inFaith, News
Vatican criminal trial begins against priests accused in abuse case
A Vatican criminal court has accused Father Gabriele Martinelli of repeatedly sexually abusing a younger student at a seminary inside the Vatican.
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Archbishop Aymond reconsecrates church, altar; calls priest’s acts ‘demonic’
“The desecration of this church and altar is demonic, demonic,” Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond said. “Let me be clear, there is no excuse for what took place here. It is sinful, and it is totally unacceptable.”
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Pope Francis welcomes Cardinal Pell after sex abuse trial
The Vatican released a brief video clip of the meeting, a clear sign both the pope and Pell wanted the reception to be seen widely.
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In case related to abuse at minor seminary, two priests face trial at Vatican
Father Gabriele Martinelli faces charges of sexually abusing younger boys when he was a seminarian at the St. Pius X Pre-Seminary. Father Enrico Radice, former rector of the seminary, is accused of aiding and abetting the abuse.
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Cardinal Pell accuser denies bribe as Vatican intrigue grows
The Victoria Police media unit said Monday they couldn’t find any record that the Vatican had alleged witnesses against Pell were bribed with Vatican money.
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Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans
In a response provided to The Associated Press, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops defended its anti-abuse efforts, which church officials say have helped reduce abuse allegations since 2002 to numbers far lower than several decades ago.
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Podcast: The church still needs to stay on top of the sexual abuse crisis
An interview with Karna Lozoya, host of “Crisis,” a new podcast from The Catholic Project.