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child abuse
The shocking case that shows how far the Vatican has to go in child protection
February 20, 2018
Everyone in Rome says they want an end to abuse scandals. But will they do what it takes?
Pope urges bishops to show ‘zero tolerance’ for child abuse
January 02, 2017
Francis writes to world's bishops on the feast of the Holy Innocents
Morning Catholic must-reads: 10/03/16
March 10, 2016
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Former nuncio Józef Wesołowski dies at the Vatican
August 28, 2015
Wesołowski was under house arrest while awaiting trial on child sex abuse charges
How should a Catholic respond to the awful abuse scandal?
February 07, 2014
'Weep with those who weep', says author and convert Dawn Eden
Coverage of UN report ignores strides made by the Church in dealing with abuse cases
February 06, 2014
If critics think the Church hasn’t changed, they only need to do a quick online search to learn the truth
The Church has failed to protect children but the UN report is seriously flawed
February 06, 2014
And the committee oversteps the mark by criticising Catholic teaching on contraception and abortion
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January 15, 2014
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
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