The Catholic Church and Sexual Abuse by Priests
http://www.americancatholic.org/News/ClergySexAbuse/
The scandal of sex abuse by Catholic priests has shaken lay people, priests and bishops alike. As the hierarchy works to address the problems of pedophilia and coverups, many in the pews are demanding accountability and change.
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Crisis in the Church: Our Search for Healing, a special issue of St. Anthony Messenger
Bishops Release John Jay Study on Scope and Nature of Crisis • The Latest News from Catholic News Service • Restoring Trust: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Respond • Bishop Wilton Gregory: St. Anthony Messenger Profile • Opinion: Is the Bishops' Response Adequate? • Opinion: Put Our Children First • The National Federation of Priests' Councils Speaks Out • Understanding Pedophilia and Ephebophilia: Expert Opinions • U.S. Bishops Approve Revised Sex-Abuse Policy (November 2002) • Reports from the June 2002 Dallas Meeting and April 2002 Summit in Rome