Addressing the clergy abuse crisis in the church will require “wider lay engagement, more realized accountability and evident transparency,” said Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl at the end of a Sept. 2 Mass in Washington.
Sexual Abuse
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Why do we stay in the church?
In the end, despite my anger, my sorrow, my sinfulness and the sins of others, I stay because I do care.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Why we still need a synod on youth
A room full of bishops talking about themselves and what they need to do to govern effectively is not the right move at this time.
Posted inFaith, News
Founding members of Catholic review board offer assistance in McCarrick investigation
The board wants to close a loophole in church policy that critics say fails to hold bishops accountable when it comes to sexual abuse allegations.
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Archbishop Chaput to pope: Cancel youth synod, meet about bishops
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is asking Pope Francis to call off the Synod of Bishops on young people this October to focus instead on the life of the bishops.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
As the church faces another crisis, look to women for help
It is time for us to understand how this keeps happening and to stop it. We women are being called to shake things up.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Vatican spokesmen contradict Viganò’s account of meeting with Pope Francis about Kim Davis
The statement contradicts Archbishop Viganò’s account of his meeting with the pope, in which he said Francis had never reproached him for organizing the meeting with Ms. Davis.
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Former nuncio now says sanctions against McCarrick were ‘private’
Archbishop Vigano now says Pope Benedict made the sanctions private, perhaps “due to the fact that [Archbishop McCarrick] was already retired, maybe due to the fact that [Pope Benedict] was thinking he was ready to obey.”
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A clergy sex abuse survivor’s story and its lessons for restoring faith
Danny was in eighth grade when he was abused by a priest. His life was never the same again.
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Ross Douthat and Father Matt Malone discuss McCarrick, Viganò and the crisis of sexual abuse
Father Malone interviewed Mr. Douthat about what was needed from the Vatican and how Catholics can maintain their faith in light of all the news about abuse in the church this summer.