Pope Francis Confirms Strong Stance Against Clerical Abuse

The Holy Father said that victims of abuse and their suffering are especially present in his thoughts and prayers.

Pope Pardons Gabriele, Appoints American as Promoter of Justice

'Examination of Conscience': U.S. Bishops Review Progress Report on Sex-Abuse Crisis

The National Review Board report confirms a steady fall in new cases, but warns against 'complacency.' Bishop Conlon notes that the bishops approved plans for a review of the charter and that the board's recommendations would be considered.

Irish Bishop Reaffirms Seal of Confession Amid Legal Controversy

Register Radio: Abuse Statistics & The Hunger Games

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Church's Annual Audit Shows Decrease in Current Cases of Abuse

Number of allegations by minors today can be counted on two hands. Majority of reported cases are decades old.

Pope Benedict and Mexican Children: an Invitation to Protect Those Who Will Inherit World

'My little friends, you are not alone,' Holy Father tells thousands gathered in Peace Square in Guanajuato.

Irish Continue to Struggle Over Abuse Fallout as Nuncio Takes Up Post

Newly ordained U.S. Archbishop Brown heads to what one Irish writer describes as the 'most anti-Catholic country in Europe.'

10 Years After the Scandals, Dioceses Still Recovering From Bankruptcy

Sex-abuse settlements cost millions of dollars and many Church properties.

Archbishop Chaput Talks Politics ... and Philadelphia

Catholics need to be more involved in politics, Philly archbishop says.

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Archbishop Naumann on the Indictment of Bishop Finn

Neighboring bishop, a close collaborator, has questions about the prosecution of the case and its treatment by the media.

For the Children's Sake, These Stereotypes About Priests Must Stop

Bishop Zubik: 'The Roman Collar is Not a Bull's Eye'

Pittsburgh’s shepherd defends himself from an accusation of sexual misconduct; district attorney confirms that allegations are not credible

Benedict XVI: Church Must Resolutely Reject Worldliness

Why the Scandals Increased My Faith in the Church

Vatican to Host Conference on Combating Sexual Abuse

Crisis Control in Philadelphia

A grand jury report, criminal indictments, mass suspensions and the collapse of moral credibility: a conversation with Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior of Philadelphia and victim services consultant Mary Achilles.

U.S. Bishops and Clergy Sex Abuse: Another Round

A new John Jay report outlines a recipe for disaster that began in the 1960s — and confirms a decline in sex abuse by clergy. Same-sex attraction was not a major role, the report says.

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