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Vatican wants public to understand clergy sex abuse procedures
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— The Vatican has placed online a summary of its procedures for handling sex abuse allegations against priests, in order to illustrate the Church’s commitment to protecting children and punishing offenders.
San Antonio archbishop to lead Los Angeles archdiocese
WASHINGTON (CNS) —- Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of San Antonio as coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles.
Wisconsin church-run skating rink keeps rolling after 50 years
GREEN BAY, Wis. (CNS) -— Few recreational activities have survived the test of time like roller skating. For generations, the roller rink has been a place to hang out, meet new friends and show off skating skills. The emergence of inline skating and the 2009 release of “Whip It,” a movie about a teenage girl who joins a roller derby team, have reignited the roller skating craze.
The humiliation of crucifixion
When Jesus sweated blood in the Garden of Gethsemane and asked his Father to let the cup of suffering pass him by he wasn’t, for the most part, cringing before the prospect of brute physical suffering. He was cringing before the prospect of a very particular kind of suffering that is generally more feared than physical pain. (Seeds of Faith)
Five years after pope’s death: ‘Sainthood now’
It’s hard to believe five years have passed since Pope John Paul II left this world. April 2, 2005, seems almost like yesterday. Because he accomplished so much good in this life, it feels like his life is still here. (Columns)
Boycotting media is only the last step
It seems that the media and the Catholic Church have been more at odds lately. We are always going to be the target of some criticism because we are the largest Christian denomination in the world and we have a hierarchy of a pope, bishops and priests that the media can give credit to for any failures or successes. Also, we are willing to publicly take a stand on important issues going on in our world. (Editorial)
