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Ideological rifts among U.S. bishops are in the spotlight ahead of momentous Vatican meeting

Early next month, the Vatican will open an unprecedented gathering of Catholic clergy and laypeople from around the world

The Independent UK

San Diego Roman Catholic diocese facing yet another lawsuit — now from its own insurance company

SAN DIEGO — The insurance carrier for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego filed a lawsuit Friday contending that because the diocese violated the terms of its insurance policies, the company should not have to pay out any money to settle claims from hundreds of people alleging they were…

Tribune News Service

San Diego Catholic diocese ponders bankruptcy with sex-abuse lawsuits pending

SAN DIEGO — The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego is warning it may have to file bankruptcy in the future because of the potential fallout from hundreds of pending lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy over the last 75 years.

Tribune News Service

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Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego says it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children

The Independent UK

Newest US cardinal, San Diego's Robert McElroy, on why he thinks he was chosen

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis on Saturday in Vatican City.

Tribune News Service

With new cardinals, pope puts stamp on Church future

Pope Francis on Saturday inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Church and influencing their choice of his eventual successor.

Reuters

Pope creates new cardinals who may choose successor

Vatican City (AFP) - Pope Francis on Saturday created 20 new cardinals picked from the four corners of the world, most of whom could one day end up choosing his successor.

AFP

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Analysis-Question of who might succeed Pope Francis to loom over cardinals' gathering

Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world gather for events at the Vatican starting this weekend that could amount to a dress rehearsal for an eventual conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis after he dies or resigns.

Reuters

Newest US cardinal: A San Diego-based ally of Pope Francis

This Saturday, San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy will join 20 other Catholic clerics in being elevated to the position of cardinal

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

San Diego Bishop McElroy named by Pope Francis as a cardinal

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego is one of 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

The Independent UK

San Francisco archbishop says Rep. Nancy Pelosi is not entitled to receive Communion

Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone announced Friday that Rep. Nancy Pelosi will be barred from receiving Communion in response to her push to codify abortion rights, underscoring the nation’s widening divisions as the Supreme Court considers whether to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

San Francisco archbishop says Rep. Nancy Pelosi is not entitled to receive Communion

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