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Nation/World. November 10, 2020

Fighting abuse: What Pope Francis has done during his pontificate

By Catholic News Service

In more than seven years as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has issued numerous new laws and guidelines for handling accusations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up by church officials.

Book Reviews. October 28, 2020

Book offers details about alleged manipulation by Schonstatt founder

By Catholic News Service

The dispute among historians about the life and work of Father Kentenich continues with a new book based on old witness testimonies portraying the priest as an abusive manipulator.

Nation/World. March 28, 2019

Priest sees progress on abuse, but also resistance in some ‘quarters’

By Catholic News Service

A panel of researchers and presenters report on the scope and causes of abuse by clergy at a symposium titled “Reckoning and Reform: New Horizons on the Clergy Abuse Crisis” at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus in New York City March 26.

Nation/World. February 19, 2019

Religious superiors admit denial, slowness to act against abuse

By Catholic News Service

Twisted ideas of power and authority in the Catholic Church have contributed to the clerical sexual abuse crisis, leaders of religious orders said, but sometimes the positive “sense of family” in their own communities also made them slow to act.

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“Living History: Writing the Story of 2020” — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

January 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Chili Drive-Thru — St. Cloud, Holy Spirit Parish

January 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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