In Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the Catholic Church had a problem with Jesuit priests sexually abusing kids. James Poole was a repeat offender.
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By banning altar girls, San Francisco priest may be at odds with pope
Pope Francis may face some of his more relentless struggles with clergy based in otherwise liberal San Francisco, whose recent actions seem to defy the pope’s message of inclusiveness.
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Catholic dioceses declare bankruptcy on eve of sexual abuse trials
Some officials say bankruptcies bring order to chaos, ensuring lawsuits become more manageable and all victims get paid. But victim advocates say they have become a go-to move for dioceses to stop damaging trials.