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Vatican's quiet reprimand of US bishop raises concerns about pope's clergy abuse law
The Vatican reprimanded a retired bishop for how he handled clergy abuse allegations. But no one knows details about the case or a whistleblower's role.
New Catholic policies across US create 'culture of fear' for LGBTQ students, advocates say
LGBTQ advocates say many Catholic secondary schools are working to support students. But they also believe there's a harmful trend: new diocesan-approved policies or guidelines on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Kentucky's Bishop Stowe describes 'fear and panic' amid historic flooding
As residents of Kentucky endure historic flooding and face a rising death toll, Bishop John Stowe of Lexington is working to assess the damage, ramp up assistance and listen attentively to those affected.
Indigenous Canadians hope Pope Francis will do more than apologize
Ahead of July papal trip, many Indigenous Canadians are hoping for concrete action from Pope Francis, such as financial support, release of residential school records, and the Vatican returning Indigenous artifacts.
