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Vatican warns U.S. bishops over plan to rebuke Biden …

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonies in Washington on Jan 20, 2021. (Evan Vucci / Associated Press)

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Pope sets annual date to pay tribute to grandparents, …

People are reflected on a puddle as they walk in an empty St.Peter's Square, as Pope Francis is reciting the Angelus noon prayer in his studio in the Apostolic palace, seen on the right, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

California bishops ask judge to toss 2019 clergy sex abuse …

The entrance to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, is seen in a file photo from Jan. 21, 2013.

Exorcisms performed in well-attended outdoor ceremonies …

Archbishop Alexander Sample carries the Eucharist into downtown Portland, Ore., for an exorcism and rosary to bring peace and justice to the city on Oct. 17, 2020. (Ed Langlois/Catholic Sentinel via AP)

Vatican tells bishops they must report sexual abuse allegations …

Pope Francis blesses faithfuls at the Paul VI audience hall in the Vatican at the end of his weekly general audience on Dec. 5, 2018. (Credit: Vincenzo Pinto / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images)

Man Sues L.A. Archdiocese, Cardinal and Priest Who Returned …

Former Catholic priest Michael Baker, right, is seen at his sentencing in December 2007. (Credit: Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Accused of Sexually …

U.S. Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick arrives for a meeting on the eve of the start of a conclave on March 11, 2013, at the Vatican. (Credit: JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)

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New Abuse Suits in CA and Other States Could Cost …

Bells are seen at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels in downtown Los Angeles on April 4, 2018. (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Child Sex Abuse Law Signed by Gov. Newsom Likely …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a news conference at the California State Capitol on Aug. 16, 2019 in Sacramento. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

100s of Accused Sexually Abusive Priests Living Under …

Survivors of sexual abuse by priests and clergy stand before photos of accused religious men during a news conference on Feb. 14, 2019, in New York City. (Credit: Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Vatican Officially Rejects Idea of Gender Fluidity …

Pope Francis celebrates the Pentecost mass-vigil in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on June 8, 2019. (Credit: Alberto Pizzoli / AFP / Getty Images)

Oxnard Man Among 5 Suing Vatican Over Sex Abuse, …

Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinals during the solemn mass to celebrate the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29, 2018, in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican. (Credit: TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images)

State Lawmaker’s Bill Would Require Clergy to Report …

A rosary is shown in an undated file photo. (Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Illinois AG Finds 500 Catholic Clergy Accused of …

Cars drive past the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Dec. 19, 2018. (Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP / Getty Images)