Voices

Michael J. O’Loughlin is national correspondent at America and author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.
FaithDispatches
The nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting reported earlier this week that at least 20 Jesuits who had been credibly accused of abuse against minors were housed at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., until 2016.
FaithNews
“It is my hope that through the publication of this information, we can work to rebuild trust, always with the well-being of victims in mind,” said Father Ronald A. Mercier.
FaithDispatches
At the request of the Vatican, the U.S. bishops postponed a vote on a set of proposals aimed at holding themselves accountable over sexual abuse.
FaithNews Analysis
The U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.
FaithNews Analysis
The Vatican has asked them to delay the vote until after a February meeting in Rome with the heads of bishops conferences from around the world to discuss sexual abuse.
FaithNews
The list will be released on Dec. 7 and the province will conduct an external review of its files to ensure it is complete.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Many ballot measures supported by Catholic leaders saw success in the Midterms.
Politics & SocietyNews
“I just want people to know the candidates as they really are, to know the pros and cons of all the issues, to make intelligent choices and not just simply vote this party or that party.”
FaithNews
Deacon Paul Snyder will tell his story on “60 Minutes” this Sunday.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Vatican official says people must not succumb to fear mongering and realize that the challenge of migration today is solvable—but only if there is political will.