The plenary was animated by the bishops’ consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a June 11 Mass at an Orlando Marian basilica shrine.
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OSV News discussed forthcoming revisions of the bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” with Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, chair of the USCCB’s Committee …
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Child protection, sainthood causes, World Youth Day on US bishops’ spring meeting agenda
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — Headlining the June 10 public session of the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary in Orlando were addresses by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops …
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An annual report from the nation’s Catholic bishops shows that more than 1,000 allegations of child sexual abuse were reported in U.S. dioceses during the 2025 fiscal year, with just …
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The nation’s Catholic bishops have a full agenda for their annual spring meeting, with topics including safe environment protocols, sainthood causes, the Synod on Synodality and the consecration of the …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering …
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Two Catholic organizations have joined forces to back three new bills designed to help victims of human trafficking and enhance safety for children online.
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(OSV News) — The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline — but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the College of Cardinals continues to discuss the church’s most pressing issues before the conclave, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it …
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Safeguarding is essential to being faithful to Gospel, papal message says
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzThose who work to keep children and vulnerable adults safe are serving and honoring Christ, Pope Francis said in a written message.
