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21 Priests in Philadelphia Suspended on Sex Abuse Allegations
-David GibsonThe action by Cardinal Justin Rigali is one of the most sweeping since widespread revelations of child sexual abuse by clergy began battering the Catholic Church and follows accusations in a grand jury report.
Dublin Archbishop Washes Feet of Sex Abuse Victims
-David GibsonDiarmuid Martin is joined by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston in act of penance as Irish Catholicism teeters on brink over church scandal.
Deepak Chopra: 'Obama Should be a One-Term President'
-David Gibson'It's a sad state of affairs. I loved President Obama. I've met with him, I voted for him and I supported him, but I think he's ineffective at the moment.'
Exorcist Priest and Abortion Scold Falls From Grace, Rocks the Catholic Right
-David GibsonFather Thomas Euteneuer admits he took advantage of a young woman during an exorcism, and now supporters are saying the Devil made him do it.
Berlusconi Sex Scandal: Vatican Breaks Silence, Demands 'More Robust Morality'
-David GibsonThe pope's No. 2 issues warning to Italian premier, who is under increasing pressure to resign amid accusations of paying for sex with an underage nightclub dancer.
Vatican Letter to Irish Bishops on Sex Abuse: A 'Smoking Gun' in Conspiracy?
-David GibsonThe 1997 letter discouraged bishops from reporting clergy sex crimes to legal authorities, and could damage Pope John Paul's reputation -- and Benedict's, the Vatican fears.
John Paul II Beatification Set for May 1 as Vatican Confirms Miracle
-David GibsonReservations about the late pope's track record on abuse are ignored as the beloved Polish pontiff seems destined for sainthood.
Pope John Paul II Closer to Sainthood, Though Sex Abuse Critics Disagree
-David GibsonThe pontiff once hailed as 'John Paul the Great' has looked more fallible of late, though his canonization seems inevitable now that a miraculous healing has been attributed to him.
Clergy Sex Abuse Claims Lead Milwaukee Archdiocese to File Bankruptcy
-David GibsonIt will become the eighth diocese to seek bankruptcy protection in a scandal that has cost U.S. Catholics more than $2 billion and counting.
Belgian Catholic Leader Says Church Does Not Have to Compensate Sex Abuse Victims
-David GibsonArchbishop André-Joseph Léonard has stirred controversy before, and his latest comments will cement his reputation as an outspoken conservative.
Catholic Bishops Reject Moderate Leader, Elect New York's Timothy Dolan in a Shocker
-David GibsonThe unexpected loss by Bishop Gerald Kicanas signals a decisive rightward shift in the American church hierarchy, and fear of further scandal coverage.
Vatican: Cardinals Will 'Reflect and Pray' on Sex Abuse Crisis
-David GibsonThe schedule gives little chance for in-depth discussion, and abuse victims are skeptical that the meeting in Rome will result in meaningful steps to address abuse.
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