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Pennsylvania grand jury says Church was interested in hiding abuse

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Rhina Guidos | Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON – A Pennsylvania grand jury report issued Aug. 14 paints a picture of a Catholic Church in six of the state's dioceses that for decades handled claims of sexual abuse of minors under its care by hiding the allegations and its victims.More than 300 priests were linked to…...