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Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/08/18

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

Eucharist is a taste of heaven on earth, Pope Francis says

'Every time that we participate in the Holy Mass, we hasten heaven on earth,' he said.

Junno Arocho Esteves

Lottery funding has helped revive a famous Merseyside church

The 'Dome of Home' is being restored to its former glory

Pope Francis calls for fasting and prayer after Pennsylvania abuse report

Lay Catholics should join in the penance to convert the whole Church, the Pope said

Indiana bishop will release list of accused abusers in his diocese

Bishop Rhoades said victims should see the names of their abusers made public 'for all to see'

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/08/18

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

Cardinal Wuerl will not attend the World Meeting of Families

Cardinal was heavily criticised in the Pennsylvania grand jury report

Philadelphia archdiocese 'looking into sexual harassment claims'

The claims are related to a blog post that also implicated a seminary in Boston

Catholic News Service

Well done to Bishop Vasa for banning 'Communion Services'

Lay-led services invite a parody of the Mass. Bishops must exercise discipline where necessary

Damian Thompson

Bishops who hid abuse should resign, says Pennsylvania prelate

Bishop Lawrence Persico of Erie said bishops who covered up abuse must go