Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement

·      Scicluna: On abuse crisis, Church must go from words to action

According to Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the pope’s recent decision to call to Rome the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world is a sign that prevention of abuse and protection of minors must be a concern for the entire Church.

·      Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican

·      Canadian cardinal: Women should help screen, train priest applicants

·      Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports

·      Masked men brutally attack priest in Nicaragua

·      Indiana diocese releases names of credibly accused clerics

·      UK politicians call for action against sex-selective abortion

·      Priest faces trial after alleged assault of San Diego seminarian

·      Historic low on US refugee cap lamented as 'deeply disturbing'

·      Religious priest named auxiliary bishop of Hartford

·      Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod

·      Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops

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