abuse scandal

In Philadelphia, ordinary Catholics keep the faith — despite the church’s failings

By Bob Smietana — December 6, 2018
(RNS) — Despite the abuse scandal, lay Catholics in Philadelphia say their faith remains a central part of their lives.

Cardinal Law’s death prompts apologies – and anger

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 20, 2017
(RNS) — When most prelates die, the remembrances do not begin with apologies to the victims of sexual abuse.

Catholic church audit shows spike in sex abuse reports

By guest — May 20, 2016
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops attributes much of the 35 percent jump to six dioceses filing for bankruptcy and some states allowing victims to sue over old cases.

Do the U.S. Bishops get it?

By Mark Silk — August 3, 2015
When it comes to the abuse scandal, that's anything but clear.
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