Vatican office struggling to keep up with clergy abuse cases
The Vatican office responsible for processing clergy sex abuse complaints has seen a record 1,000 cases reported from around the world this year - suggesting that the worst may be yet to come in a crisis that has plagued the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican office responsible for processing clergy sex abuse complaints has seen a record 1,000 cases reported from around the world this year - suggesting that the worst may be yet to come in a crisis that has plagued the Roman Catholic Church.
Northeast Philadelphia synagogue may be forced to move decades old marquee board
A Northeast Philadelphia synagogue may be forced to move a longstanding marquee board after an anonymous complaint questioned the legality of the sign.
A Northeast Philadelphia synagogue may be forced to move a longstanding marquee board after an anonymous complaint questioned the legality of the sign.
Places of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
In 2019, attacks on places of worship occurred with relentless frequency. Hundreds of worshipers and many clergy were killed at churches, mosques, synagogues and temples.
In 2019, attacks on places of worship occurred with relentless frequency. Hundreds of worshipers and many clergy were killed at churches, mosques, synagogues and temples.
New Jersey Assembly passes bill to bar religious exemption for shots
New Jersey's Assembly has passed a measure to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren, but the bill stalled in the state Senate as opponents shouted so loudly they drowned out the session.
New Jersey's Assembly has passed a measure to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren, but the bill stalled in the state Senate as opponents shouted so loudly they drowned out the session.
Pope Francis abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Philadelphia diocese: Priest returned to duty now declared 'unsuitable'
Catholic authorities in Philadelphia say a priest formerly returned to ministry after an allegation of sexual abuse has been found unsuitable for ministry after a new allegation.
Catholic authorities in Philadelphia say a priest formerly returned to ministry after an allegation of sexual abuse has been found unsuitable for ministry after a new allegation.
Lawsuit: Ex-Cardinal McCarrick abused teen boy in Newark in 1990s
Ex-Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused a teenage boy in the 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed under a newly enacted New Jersey law that gives accusers more time to make legal claims.
Ex-Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused a teenage boy in the 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed under a newly enacted New Jersey law that gives accusers more time to make legal claims.
New wave of sexual abuse lawsuits could cost Catholic Church more than $4B
Across the country, attorneys are scrambling to file a new wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy, thanks to rules enacted in 15 states that extend or suspend the statute of limitations to allow claims stretching back decades.
Across the country, attorneys are scrambling to file a new wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy, thanks to rules enacted in 15 states that extend or suspend the statute of limitations to allow claims stretching back decades.
Key takeaways from new wave of Catholic abuse lawsuits
Key takeaways from new laws in 15 states that could clear the way for a deluge of lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church.
Key takeaways from new laws in 15 states that could clear the way for a deluge of lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church.
Louisiana bible college president faces sexual contact on plane charge
The president of a Louisiana bible college has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on a flight from Israel to New Jersey.
The president of a Louisiana bible college has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on a flight from Israel to New Jersey.
Pa.'s sexual abuse laws leave survivors conflicted
When Pennsylvania overhauled its child sexual abuse laws this week after a years-long battle, absent from the bill-signing ceremony were some of the people who had worked hardest for the changes.
When Pennsylvania overhauled its child sexual abuse laws this week after a years-long battle, absent from the bill-signing ceremony were some of the people who had worked hardest for the changes.
Kanye West and Joel Osteen listen to West’s new music at Lakewood Church
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
Former Camden bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse has himself been accused of sexually abusing a child.
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse has himself been accused of sexually abusing a child.
For Goodness' Sake: Saving the Church of the Advocate
Fighting the good fight against all odds, a local church is still serving people in need, even though the church itself is in desperate need of repair. But that's not phasing them, as Bill Anderson shows us in this report.
Fighting the good fight against all odds, a local church is still serving people in need, even though the church itself is in desperate need of repair. But that's not phasing them, as Bill Anderson shows us in this report.
North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
Former President Jimmy Carter is back teaching Sunday school in Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter taught a Bible lesson on life after death Sunday less than two weeks after breaking his pelvis in a fall.
Former President Jimmy Carter taught a Bible lesson on life after death Sunday less than two weeks after breaking his pelvis in a fall.
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 U.S. Embassy attack
His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white, one of the Iranian student leaders of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover says he now regrets the seizure of the diplomatic compound and the 444-day hostage crisis that followed.
His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white, one of the Iranian student leaders of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover says he now regrets the seizure of the diplomatic compound and the 444-day hostage crisis that followed.
Trump administration rule would let faith-based groups exclude LGBTQ parents
A proposed Trump administration rule would allow faith-based foster care and adoption agencies to continue getting taxpayer funding even if they exclude LGBTQ families from their services.
A proposed Trump administration rule would allow faith-based foster care and adoption agencies to continue getting taxpayer funding even if they exclude LGBTQ families from their services.
Pope proposes married priests, female leaders at Amazon synod
Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.
Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.
AP: Nearly 1,700 priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sex abuse living with no oversight
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from religious authorities or law enforcement, decades after the first wave of the church abuse scandal roiled U.S. dioceses, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from religious authorities or law enforcement, decades after the first wave of the church abuse scandal roiled U.S. dioceses, an Associated Press investigation has found.