Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/08/18A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
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Cardinal Wuerl will not attend the World Meeting of FamiliesCardinal was heavily criticised in the Pennsylvania grand jury report
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Philadelphia archdiocese ‘looking into sexual harassment claims’The claims are related to a blog post that also implicated a seminary in Boston
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Well done to Bishop Vasa for banning ‘Communion Services’Lay-led services invite a parody of the Mass. Bishops must exercise discipline where necessary
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Bishops who hid abuse should resign, says Pennsylvania prelateBishop Lawrence Persico of Erie said bishops who covered up abuse must go
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Has the Vatican forgotten St John Paul II’s great encyclical on moral life?Veritatis Splendor was not referenced once in nearly 400 notes accompanying Amoris Laetitia. It cannot be ignored
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Turkey’s Christians are facing increasing persecution. We cannot forget themThe case of Pastor Brunson shows the challenges that Christians face under Erdogan
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Doctors could be allowed to end lives of patients with degenerative diseasesCampaigners have branded the proposals 'euthanasia by stealth'
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Was the US right to drop the atomic bombs? The answer is more difficult than you thinkEthical issues around the bombings have never been resolved
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The bishops will have to sacrifice power and privilege to resolve the abuse crisisMany Catholics no longer trust them to handle the issue
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Vatican expresses ‘shame and sorrow’ at Pennsylvania reportThe Holy See called for accountability for abusers and leaders who covered up their crimes
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Would a mass resignation of bishops hurt the US Church? Quite the oppositePolicies have slowly improved. But as a matter of justice, individual prelates should admit wrongdoing and step down
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‘We can change things one life at a time’: pro-life centres provide homes for women in needChris Bell founded Good Counsel to help women in crisis pregnancy
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| Cardinal O’Malley withdraws from World Meeting of FamiliesThe cardinal said he would not attend due to 'important matters pertaining to the pastoral care' at a diocesan seminary
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The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlementSince 1968, Church leaders have tried to preserve a fragile truce. But repeated compromises have fostered a culture of deceit
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| Poverty has returned with a vengeance. It’s time for radical reformThe rise of food banks tells a clear story. Civil society and the government both have a role to play in fighting poverty
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How the Church’s ‘harsh beauty’ shaped two rock starsNo matter how hard they try, Sting and 'the Boss' can't seem to leave the faith behind
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| Archdiocese takes down website defending Cardinal Wuerl’s handling of sex abuse‘In hindsight, it was a mistake,’ the website’s creator said
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Academics appeal to cardinals: advise Pope to withdraw ‘scandalous’ Catechism changeIn an open letter, scholars and clergy say that Scripture teaches the death penalty can be legitimate
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| On the feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis asks for consolation for all who sufferThe Pope prayed for the 38 people who died the previous day in the Genoa bridge collapse
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