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This is the cover of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection's 2022 annual report on the "Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the 'Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People'" released July 14.

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Fewer abuse charges in U.S. last year, more work needed

Pope Francis visits with Pope Benedict XVI at the retired pope's residence after a consistory at the Vatican in this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. This photo was released by the Vatican Feb. 9 after Pope Francis, at his general audience, praised Pope Benedict's comment in a statement the previous day recognizing his own presence before "the dark door of death."

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Retired pope has full support of Pope Francis, aide says

Then-Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick attends a reception for new cardinals in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 20, 2010. Among the new cardinals was Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, successor to Cardinal McCarrick as archbishop of Washington.

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McCarrick report says serious rumors weren’t investigated

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A year later, Catholic Church checks progress on abuse

U.S. Msgr. Robert Oliver, secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, has been named by Pope Francis as the contact person for people with information or concerns about potential cases of abuse and cover-up within the Vicariate of Vatican City State. Msgr. Oliver is pictured in a Feb. 5, 2013, photo.

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U.S. priest to receive reports of abuse at Vatican City State

Pope Francis prays in front of a candle in memory of victims of sexual abuse in Dublin Aug. 25, 2018. Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable.

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Pope requires bishops, superiors to be held accountable

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Pope: Time for ‘all-out battle’ against sexual abuse

Pope Francis is seen Feb. 22, the second day of the Vatican meeting on the protection of minors. The abuse summit was an historic event for the Church, bringing together bishops, religious superiors and Vatican officials.

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Vatican summit ends, emphasizing putting victims first

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Bishop announces completion of independent review

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Sexual abuse transparency spreads across U.S. dioceses