Will the sex abuse crisis ever end? Ep. 92

This week, America and Spoke Studios published “Deliver Us,” a new
podcast about the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Maggi
van Dorn is the host and executive producer of “Deliver Us.”
Following the release of the Pennslyvania grand jury report last
summer, Maggi, like so many Catholics in the United States, found
herself asking: How did could happen? And what, if anything, could
Catholics do to help? She put her resources and audio skills
together and decided to create “Deliver Us,” which features
survivors, experts and advocates discussing ways in which the
church and Catholics can move forward. We talk to Maggi about how
the podcast centers the stories of survivors and what it means to
be hopeful as a Catholic during this crisis. In Signs of the Times,
Pope Francis has, for the first time, acknowledged the abuse of
Catholic sisters. We discuss why this matters and what it shows us
about the sex abuse crisis. Last month, Nicolás Maduro was sworn in
as Venezuela’s president, which has led to protests across the
country. Political leaders, including President Trump, state that
the rightful president is Juan Guaidó, head of Venezuela’s National
Assembly. Pope Francis has stated that he is “always available” to
assist diplomatically but that these negotiations can only occur if
both sides ask for help. Pope Francis has a history of getting
involved in Latin America. Why does this matter?   On Feb. 7,
the Supreme Court allowed the execution of Domineque Ray, a Muslim
death-row inmate in Alabama, to proceed without an imam; and a
young Catholic asks the pope to go vegan for Lent. Finally, we ask:
Do you have an obligation to attend your local parish?   Feel
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show: Women religious organization issues statement on abuse of
sisters Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in
India U.S. bishops condemn court's denial of imam's presence at
execution Francis expresses openness to Vatican mediation in
Venezuela Venezuela opposition envoys visit Vatican, Rome officials
to press Juan Guaido's cause Open letter asks Pope Francis to adopt
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