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Francis' appointment of Jesuits to lead Vatican offices an 'anomaly' in church's history

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Missouri bishop calls for greater lay role in church, including abuse probes

Bishops, anticipating action on abuse, settle for a metaphor

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N.Y. Archdiocese names judge as independent reviewer on abuse protocols

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