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Bishops continue to define response to sex abuse despite Vatican call for delay
By Thomas Reese — November 15, 2018
BALTIMORE (RNS) — Some U.S. bishops felt their house was burning down, and the Vatican was asking them to delay turning on the fire hoses.
‘Spotlight’ was just nominated for 6 Oscars. But will journalists dig up the next faith scandal? (COMMENTARY)
By Bill Tammeus — January 15, 2016
(RNS) The diminution of investigative reporting places a deeper responsibility on faith communities to seek out the truth and to insist on transparency from authorities.
Pope appoints new bishop in Kansas City, Mo.
By Reuters — September 15, 2015
Bishop James Johnston Jr. will be installed on Nov. 4.
5 lessons from the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — April 21, 2015
(RNS) No U.S. bishop had ever been forced from office for covering up for a predator priest. Until Finn.
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Robert Finn for failing to report abuse
By Jane Onyanga-Omara — April 21, 2015
The resignation was offered under the code of canon law that allows a bishop "who has become less able to fulfill his office because of ill health or some other grave cause" to resign.
Cardinal O’Malley repeats: Church needs to discipline bishops over sex abuse
By David Gibson — November 20, 2014
(RNS) But the Boston archbishop, one of Pope Francis' closest advisers, said the Vatican needs a system of accountability and must “avoid crowd-based condemnations.”
Cardinal O’Malley’s warning shot about Bishop Finn is just the start (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — November 17, 2014
(RNS) Even more important may have been O’Malley’s remarks about the Vatican creating a system for disciplining bishops through an accountability process that has put the global hierarchy on notice.
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis fired ‘Bishop Bling.’ Will more follow?
By David Gibson — March 26, 2014
(RNS) The news that Pope Francis has fired the German churchman known as “Bishop Bling” set off speculation that other dismissals could be in the offing. Don’t hold your breath. Here’s why.
Troubled Missouri diocese to pay $600,000 abuse settlement
By David Gibson — May 16, 2013
(RNS) The Catholic diocese in Missouri led by Bishop Robert Finn, who was convicted last year of failing to report a priest who was taking pornographic pictures of children, will pay a $600,000 settlement to the family of one of the priest’s victims.
U.N. faults U.S. for failure to prosecute abusive clerics
By Caleb K. Bell — February 20, 2013
The U.S. is failing to pursue and prosecute clergy guilty of child sexual abuse, according to a recent United Nations committee report.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves mixed legacy on clergy sexual abuse
By Emma Beck — February 12, 2013
(RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has at times publicly addressed the issue and even met with victims of clergy sexual abuse. But victims' advocates remain skeptical and critical over his handling of the matter, particularly the failure to punish bishops who protected abusers.
Convicted bishop is Catholic hierarchy’s elephant in the room
By David Gibson — November 8, 2012
(RNS) As the nation's Catholic bishops gather in Baltimore next week, they will be facing questions about how they will cope with the re-election of President Obama. But also looming is the question of how they will deal with Bishop Robert Finn of Missouri, who in September became the first bishop found guilty of covering up for a priest suspected of child abuse.
From Roman perch, American Cardinal Raymond Burke sparks controversy, exerts influence
By David Gibson — September 27, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Cardinal Raymond Burke isn't shy about speaking his mind, but the former archbishop of St. Louis has quietly become an influential player in Rome since Pope Benedict XVI named him the Vatican's top legal authority. By David Gibson.
St. Louis Catholics react to native son Bishop Finn’s conviction
By Tracy Gordon — September 10, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) Bishop Robert Finn, a St. Louis native who was ordained in the St. Louis Archdiocese, is the first U.S. bishop convicted of failing to report criminal sexual activity by a priest. Local Catholics were polite but not subtle about the court ruling. By Jesse Bogan and Tim Towsend.
What’s next for Robert Finn, the first Catholic bishop convicted in sex abuse cover-up?
By David Gibson — September 7, 2012
(RNS) Bishop Robert W. Finn was found guilty Thursday of failing to tell police about a priest suspected of sexually exploiting children. But will the pope fire him? Will he quit? By David Gibson.
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