The study, unveiled at The Catholic University of America in Washington, documents the environment between priests and their bishops in light of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” instituted in 2002 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
Church must help counter resistance to vaccines, health care expert says
The Vatican COVID-19 Commission’s health task force has created a “resource kit” for church leaders and families on COVID-19 and vaccines.
Georgetown Law School forum examines reforming, transforming police
Police and civil rights activists suggested numerous ways to reform the nature of police work in the United States.
Truly understanding Christ can transform Christians, author says
“The Universal Christ” by Father Richard Rohr is an inviting work of spirituality aiming to guide Christians toward greater faith maturity than a doctrinal treatise.
County attorney joins parishioners for listening session on abuse crisis
Janine Geske, a restorative justice expert who is a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and retired law professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, helped introduce the restorative justice concept to the archdiocese last year, and she was among leaders of the Feb. 21 session.
Reject prejudice, leave space for hope in communications, pope says
At a time when the media seem to feed a “vicious cycle of anxiety” and a “spiral of fear,” Christians should respond with honest stories that identify problems and evil, but also inspire real solutions, Pope Francis said.