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Bishops who hid abuse should resign, says Pennsylvania prelate

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

The bishops will have to sacrifice power and privilege to resolve the abuse crisis

Many Catholics no longer trust them to handle the issue

Christopher R. Altieri

Vatican expresses 'shame and sorrow' at Pennsylvania report

The Holy See called for accountability for abusers and leaders who covered up their crimes

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/08/18

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

Would a mass resignation of bishops hurt the US Church? Quite the opposite

Policies have slowly improved. But as a matter of justice, individual prelates should admit wrongdoing and step down

'We can change things one life at a time': pro-life centres provide homes for women in need

Chris Bell founded Good Counsel to help women in crisis pregnancy

How the Church's 'harsh beauty' shaped two rock stars

No matter how hard they try, Sting and 'the Boss' can't seem to leave the faith behind

Poverty has returned with a vengeance. It's time for reform

The rise of food banks tells a clear story. The government must address the welfare system and employment law

Frank Field and Andrew Forsey

A heartening moment

last week the pro-life movement savoured one of its most heartening moments in recent years. after a 15-hour debate, the argentine senate re...

The Catholic Herald

In brief

ottawa bishops: keep palliative care separate from legalised killing canada’s bishops have called for euthanasia and assisted suicide to be ...