The St. Leo University survey found the most commonly identified cause of the abuse crisis was a desire to "preserve and protect the Church's influence and reputation at all cost."
NCR Connections: Neither Call to Action nor religious life is what it once was. The persistent question is "What's next?" The answer may be new forms that are authentic, holy and vibrant.
Global Sisters Report: At UISG's 2016 meeting, Pope Francis first announced a commission to study women and the diaconate. Three years later, the superiors are set to meet again in Rome.
Distinctly Catholic: The newly published book by Gerard O'Connell provides an unprecedented, if unverifiable, inside look at the 2013 conclave that made Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio pope.
