Allegations Surface That Pope Francis Knew Of Alleged Abuses By Former D.C. Cardinal The uproar over clergy sex abuse has turned into a fight over Pope Francis. Some conservative critics say the pope ignored warnings about an archbishop's misconduct and tolerated "homosexual networks" in the church leadership. Tom Gjelten
At Mass In Dublin, Pope Apologies For Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals But his contrition was marred by a new allegation. An ex-Vatican official accused Pope Francis of ignoring for years sexual misconduct allegations against a U.S. cardinal, who has since resigned. Frank Langfitt
'He Needs To Be Accountable,' Says 'Nope To The Pope' Activist NPR's Michel Martin interviews activist Lisa Breslin about the "Nope to the Pope" campaign in Ireland. Supporters have claimed tickets to Sunday's papal mass in Dublin, but promise to be no shows.
A Lot Has Changed In Ireland Since The Last Time A Pope Visited NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Irish journalist Paddy Agnew about the mood in Ireland ahead of Pope Francis' visit this weekend.
Pope Francis Visits Ireland Amid Latest Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals Ireland has been plagued by sexual abuse scandals involving priests. The pope's visit comes as the Catholic Church faces multiple sexual abuse scandals across the world. Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis To Meet With Irish Victims Of Clergy Sex Abuse David Greene talks to Colm O'Gorman, executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, who was raped as a teen by a priest. The pope will meet with Irish victims during his visit to Dublin.
Pope Francis To Visit Ireland Amid Church Scandals Across The World The pope is under intense pressure to enact concrete measures to ensure accountability for church officials who ignored or covered up sexual abuse by clergy. Sylvia Poggioli
One Congregation's Question Of Faith Following The Pennsylvania Clergy Report On Sunday, a priest in Georgia spoke to his congregation about sexual abuse in the Catholic church. Those words prompted a remarkable exchange in the middle of the service.
Catholic Community Grapples With Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Report NPR's Lakshmi Singh discusses the Pennsylvania attorney general's report with Terry McKiernan of Bishops Accountability; Catholic University of America professor Kurt Martens; and The American Conservative journalist Rod Dreher.
How The Catholic Church Trains Its Own About Abuse How does the Catholic Church prepare its seminarians to deal with questions of sexual abuse and celibacy? NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to Paul Blaschko, who attended seminary from 2008 until 2011.