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Vatican Sanctions Belgian Bishop Who Abused Nephew

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican has sanctioned a Belgian bishop who resigned last year after admitting he had sexually abused his nephew, saying he can no longer act as a priest in public and may risk further church sanctions. The Vatican on Tuesday clarified the punishment against the former Bruges Bishop Roger Vangheluwe...

Philadelphia Cardinal's Apology Not Enough, Advocates Say

As Philadelphia-area parishioners began to learn the names of the 21 Catholic priests suspended in connection with alleged child sexual abuse, advocates for victims criticized the archbishop's plea for forgiveness and handling of the scandal. Cardinal Justin Rigali asked a capacity crowd at Philadelphia's Cathedral...

Philadelphia Archdiocese Accused of Covering Up Sex Abuse [VIDEO]

Philadelphia Archdiocese Suspends 3 Accused Priests

The Philadelphia Archdiocese has placed three priests on leave and ordered the re-examination of cases involving more than 30 other priests amid allegations of child sex abuse detailed in a grand jury report. "Many people of faith and in the community at large think that the archdiocese does not understand the gravity of...

Vatican: Letter to Ireland's Bishops on Abuse Was Misunderstood

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican says a letter warning Irish bishops against reporting sexual abuse of children to police has been misunderstood. The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said that with its 1997 letter, the Vatican wanted to ensure that Irish bishops follow church law precisely so that pedophile...

Background on catholic church sex abuse

The Catholic sex abuse cases are a series of convictions, trials and ongoing investigations into allegations of sex crimes committed by Catholic priests and members of religious orders.

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