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Transparency and the mystery of Ven. Fulton Sheen’s postponed beatification

December 14, 2022 MIchael R. Heinlein 29

In a recent interview with America Media, Pope Francis — in response to a question about transparency and clergy sexual abuse — remarked: “If there is less transparency, it is a mistake.” This is a […]

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Diocese of Rochester agrees to pay $55 million to sex abuse survivors

November 7, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

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Boston, Mass., Nov 7, 2022 / 15:15 pm (CNA).
The Diocese of Rochester, New York, is hoping to finalize a plan that would pay $55 million to 475 vic… […]

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Some abuse victims dissatisfied by Rochester diocese’s bankruptcy plan

July 7, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Rochester, N.Y., Jul 7, 2021 / 19:01 pm (CNA).
A proposed settlement deal between the Diocese of Rochester and several insurance agencies has drawn criticism… […]

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Rochester diocese says it has acted in ‘good faith’ in mediation with abuse survivors

June 11, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington D.C., Jun 11, 2021 / 10:02 am (CNA).
The Diocese of Rochester on Thursday said it has been acting in “good faith,” in response to claims … […]

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