Wyoming Prosecutors Not Pursuing Retired-Bishop Abuse CaseWyoming Prosecutors Not Pursuing Retired-Bishop Abuse CaseThe announcement ends a two-year criminal investigation into Hart in Wyoming.Associated PressAssociated Press
AP: After Lobbying, Catholic Church Won $1.4B in Virus AidAP: After Lobbying, Catholic Church Won $1.4B in Virus AidThe church maximized its take after lobbying for an exemption that gave all religious groups preferential treatment.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pope Sends Strong Message to US Catholics After Floyd DeathPope Sends Strong Message to US Catholics After Floyd DeathExperts say the message in a U.S. election year suggests that Francis wants to convey a clear statement about where American Catholics should stand.Associated PressAssociated Press
Catholic Churches in Wyoming Remaining Closed Over EasterCatholic Churches in Wyoming Remaining Closed Over EasterThe Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne has announced that it will be keeping churches closed until April 17 to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Eve HamiltonEve Hamilton
Caution, Cancellations Mark Ash Wednesday in Time of VirusCaution, Cancellations Mark Ash Wednesday in Time of VirusRome has largely been spared Italy's outbreak so far.Associated PressAssociated Press
Church: Wyoming Sex Abuse Queries Lacked Victim CooperationChurch: Wyoming Sex Abuse Queries Lacked Victim CooperationThe diocese says a 2002 allegation against Hart was forwarded by Ricken to police but was dropped due to a lack of alleged victim cooperation.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Diocese Substantiates 3 More Sex Abuse ClaimsWyoming Diocese Substantiates 3 More Sex Abuse ClaimsThe diocese in Kansas City, Missouri, says it has settled lawsuits in 10 cases involving Hart.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Investigation of Priest Sex Abuse Produces First ChargesUS Investigation of Priest Sex Abuse Produces First ChargesAuthorities say Brennan was arrested in Maryland and is expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia.Associated PressAssociated Press
Religious Orders Apologize for Sex Abuse Inaction, Cover-UpsReligious Orders Apologize for Sex Abuse Inaction, Cover-UpsWith a few exceptions, religious orders have largely flown under the radar in the decades-long scandal.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pope Publicly Acknowledges Clergy Sexual Abuse of NunsPope Publicly Acknowledges Clergy Sexual Abuse of NunsFrancis implied that the priestly abuse of nuns was still being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.Associated PressAssociated Press