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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
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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.
Supporter of S.N.A.P., Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, walk in memory of alleged abuse victim outside the Nov 12 assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Kevin J. Parks, Catholic Review)
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“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.
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone speaks from the floor on Nov. 14 at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) 
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
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
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The U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.
FaithNews Analysis
Michael J. O’Loughlin
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.
An attendee prays the rosary Oct. 1 during a public session on the issue of clergy sexual abuse at Our Mother of Confidence Parish Hall in San Diego. (CNS photo/David Maung)
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The list will be released on Dec. 7 and the province will conduct an external review of its files to ensure it is complete.
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Network, speaks at a pre-election rally at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries headquarters on Oct. 20 in Cleveland. (CNS photo/Dennis Sadowski)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Many ballot measures supported by Catholic leaders saw success in the Midterms.
In Phoenix, Az., a Maricopa County Elections official feeds a ballot into a machine during a training session on Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“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.”
 Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., speaks during the 11th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in May 2015 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Deacon Paul Snyder will tell his story on “60 Minutes” this Sunday.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Michael J. O’Loughlin
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.