Catholic Church

U.S. bishops announce new abuse-prevention measures and call for McCarrick investigation

There will be an independent reporting mechanism and a new Code of Conduct for bishops
Catholic News Agency

Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/09/18

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Cardinal Marx admits Church made mistakes and calls for change after German abuse report

The Church lacked attentiveness, sensitivity and love, the cardinal said
Zita Ballinger Fletcher

Indiana diocese releases names of credibly accused clerics

The Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he hoped releasing the list would 'begin the process of healing'
Catholic News Agency

Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican

Bishop Franco Mulakkal denies repeatedly raping a nun
Catholic News Agency

Canadian cardinal: Women should help screen, train priest applicants

The Canadian cardinal said women should assess the suitability of seminarians
Catholic News Agency

Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports

A Chinese government-backed paper said there are no 'disputes on issues of principle' between the two sides
Catholic News Agency

Episcopalis communio: three things you need to know about the Pope's new document

Is the 'apostolic constitution' as big a deal as people think?
Christopher R. Altieri

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/09/18

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Episcopalis communio: what does the Pope's new document mean for the Church?

The new law appears to combine the Synod’s teaching authority with that of the Roman Pontiff
Christopher R. Altieri