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September 2015

September 27, 2015

Pope Francis’ Message to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse

This morning Pope Francis met with five victims of clerical sexual abuse--three women and two...

July 2015

July 06, 2015

Will Pope Francis Encounter Convicted Msgr. William Lynn in Philly Prison?

When Pope Francis visits the U.S. this Fall, will he meet the priest who's in jail for...

June 2015

June 30, 2015

Chicago Jesuits Settle Abuse Claim for $950,000 – UPDATED

The Chicago-Detroit Province of the Society of Jesus has settled a lawsuit with a Chicago...

June 15, 2015

BREAKING: Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns, But Maintains Innocence Amidst Charges of Cover-up

Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, the beleaguered archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has resigned, it...

March 2015

March 15, 2015

Will Wrongly Convicted Fr. Gordon MacRae Finally Go Free?

Father Gordon J. MacRae may finally be freed soon, after serving more than twenty years...

November 2014

November 26, 2014

Archdiocesan Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse Is Fired, Arrested

A sad story today from the Archdiocese of Detroit: Joseph Peter Sturza, who worked as director...

May 2014

May 01, 2014

Three New Members Appointed to National Review Board

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has just named three new members to serve four-year...

March 2014

March 12, 2014

Archbishop Nienstedt, Exonerated After Abuse Charges, Will Return to Work

Archbishop John Nienstedt will return to his post as head of the Archdiocese of St....

February 2014

February 24, 2014

Cardinal Dolan Warns: You May Hear Some Things About Me….

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in his blog Gospel in the Digital Age, warned New Yorkers this...

February 21, 2014

Some Key Facts Everyone Should Know About the Archbishop’s Residence in Newark – UPDATED

An American “Bling Bishop”? . Wait: Maybe There's Another Explanation. In anticipation of the retirement...

January 2014

January 23, 2014

Nonpracticing Detroit-Area Priest Gets 16-Year Sentence in Porn Case

Timothy Murray, a nonpracticing Catholic priest, was sentenced today to 15 years and 8 months...

December 2013

December 27, 2013

Philadelphia Appeals Court Overturns Conviction of Msgr. William Lynn in Abuse Case

“I did not intend any harm to come to him. The fact is, my best...

December 05, 2013

Pope Francis Establishes New Commission to Combat Child Abuse

This morning at the Vatican, it was announced that Pope Francis will set up a...

November 2013

November 29, 2013

Archdiocese of Chicago to Pay $2.3 Million Settlement, But Refutes SNAP Statements

The Archdiocese of Chicago has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a case in...

November 25, 2013

Sex, Lies, Murder, Intimidation, Drugs, a Defrocked Priest: This Case Has It All

The following may be the worst story I've ever reported. After writing this, I think...

November 16, 2013

Archbishop Nienstedt Did Nothing Wrong; So Where Is the Media Now? Where Are YOU?

Warning: This. Makes. Me. Cranky. Look, I’m as concerned as the next person about the...

October 2013

October 20, 2013

How Sorry Is Sorry Enough? In Some Hearts, the Church Will Never Find Forgiveness (UPDATED)

On October 18, the Archbishop of Manila made a public apology for the sins of...

June 2013

June 30, 2013

“Prepare to Be Shocked”: Milwaukee Archdiocese to Release Personnel Files

On Monday, July 1, as part of its ongoing bankruptcy case, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee...

March 2013

March 15, 2013

Priest Accused of Abuse Drops Another Shocker: He’s Married

Oh, no. This is just so sad. A British court is about to reach a...

September 2012

September 04, 2012

Sadness, As a Saint Says Goodbye: Father Groeschel Steps Down

Thank you, Father Groeschel. Through the years, your steadfast teaching has kept us on a...