Fr. William Dinga has been cleared of the charge and restored to his previous position and status within the Diocese of Richmond, Va.

The way Church authorities dealt with this case of adult abuse bears disturbing resemblance to the bad old days.

An offer of help to Catholics in need of legal problem-solving

Local bishops must now receive express prior approval from Rome before recognising new communities of men and women religious.

Public penance should be the first response. Then let's look at some basic improvements to canon law

Modern-day Pharisees are trying to get round the Church's teaching on objective right and wrong. Their next target? Humanae Vitae

The Pope has given official approval to a document by the Buenos Aires bishops. That won't necessarily change what Catholics believe

The mooted reforms could strengthen the Vatican's response to abuse - as long as the canonical process is respected