Several dioceses in New England are joining an independent system for reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders.
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Biden centers campaign where he started: Character
Joe Biden is anchoring his presidential campaign around questions of character – both his and President Trump’s.
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Guam’s ex-archbishop shielded culture of clergy sex abuse
The Vatican admits even the archbishop on Guam was a pedophile, while he says his accusers are bearing false witness.
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Many turn to El Paso’s Catholic traditions after massacre
Although many El Paso families might not necessarily be active in the church or even Catholic, they participate in old traditions.
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Over 2 million Muslims converge in Mecca for start of hajj pilgrimage
Some 20,000 U.S. citizens and residents were expected to take part in this year’s hajj.
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Priests accused of sexual abuse turned to under-the-radar group
For nearly two decades, a small nonprofit group called Opus Bono Sacerdotii has provided money, shelter, transport, legal help and other support to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of them.
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Vatican envoy: Nicaraguan government ends talks with opposition
Apostolic Nuncio Waldemar Somertag declines to say whether Pope Francis could intervene, but stresses that dialogue is the ‘only way’ to resolve the stalemate.
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Leaders of religious right balk at labeling Trump a racist
Amid furor over his disparaging tweets and comments, they instead maintain public silence or insist that the president’s tactics reflect hard-nosed politics rather than racism.
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Across U.S., clergy mobilize to support vulnerable migrants
The prospect of a nationwide immigration sweep has provided evidence that legions of pastors and rabbis across the country stand ready to help immigrants with offers of sanctuary and other services.
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U.K. Labour Party in turmoil over new anti-Semitism claims
In a BBC program, former staff members of the left-of-center party recounted receiving anti-Semitic abuse and alleged that senior party officials interfered in complaint investigations.