Why aren’t more credibly accused Catholic priests in prison? Blame it on laws that don’t allow enough time for abuse survivors to come forward
Author: Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY
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Suicide of prominent pastor Jarrid Wilson forces church leaders to confront mental health
Church leaders are trying to figure out how to help believers struggling with depression and anxiety.
Oregon could soon have nation’s most progressive paid family leave law, will the US follow?
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More Americans than ever are leaving the Catholic Church after the sex abuse scandal. Here’s why.
In pews across the U.S., Catholics are hungry for community and spiritual guidance but furious over the handling of the sexual abuse crisis.
Kansas goes from preseason No. 1 to being embarrassed by Auburn in March Madness
Bill Self and his staff enter an offseason of uncertainty. There’s a looming FBI investigation and questions about whether Self will be back as coach
Brandon Clarke sets scoring record as No. 1 Gonzaga reaches Sweet 16 with win over Baylor
Brandon Clarke scored a Gonzaga NCAA tournament-record 36 points while pulling down eight rebounds and adding five blocks in a win over Baylor.