Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
Survivors of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, like Teresa Lancaster, hope the horrors that unfolded over decades will never happen again.
The local Catholic community is grieving following the death of former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Baltimore's Archbishop William Lori was elected the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday.
The case against McCarrick and other Catholic clerics is especially raw in Boston, where the global priest sex abuse scandal first was exposed.
After Pope Francis' shift in support for same-sex civil unions, New Ways Ministry hopes more people will come back to the Catholic Church.
Archbishop Gregory is one of 13 to be elevated to the rank at a surprise consistory, or ceremony.
Maryland's Catholic bishops say they hope and look forward to playing an active part in bringing about racial justice and ending unequal treatment.
Catholic churches in Baltimore may reopen for mass at the end of the month, but only at the third of the seating capacity.
Father Scott Holmer in Bowie, Maryland took a new approach when public mass was suspended by the Archdiocese of Washington DC to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Gregory J. Hartmayer worked as a guidance counselor, school director and teacher in a variety of Catholic schools in Baltimore, New York and Florida.
A Catholic priest has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two children at a DC church.
At the annual conference, more than 200 bishops from around the county will talk about gun violence, priorities for the upcoming few years and are discussing several liturgical action items. They will also elect a new president.
Hundreds gathered, including Baltimore city leaders hoping and praying for a better Baltimore for everyone.
A Catholic priest faces up to 45 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in his parish in Washington, D.C.
The list released Friday by the Xaverian Brothers includes two current members "with a credible or established offense."
Under intense public pressure, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops approved new steps this week to deal more strongly with the clergy sex-abuse crisis.
The bishops and cardinals meet in Baltimore amid another sex scandal that broke last year in Pennsylvania, where a grand jury report charged 300 priests with more than 1,000 sexual assaults on children over 50 years.
The former secretary to defrocked American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has released excerpts from private and confidential correspondence among top Vatican leaders which reveal details of restrictions placed on McCarrick by the Holy See following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Pope Francis is applying mandatory new procedures for all Catholic Church diocese across the globe on the reporting of alleged sexual abuse.
Archbishop Lori announced that 23 names of deceased priests and brothers were added to an online list of clergy accused of child sexual abuse.
As a clergy sexual abuse crisis throws the Catholic Church into deep crisis on several continents, more than a third of American Catholics say they have questioned whether to remain in the church, according to a new Gallup poll.
Catholic church officials say they are imposing ministerial restrictions on two former bishops accused of sexual harassment.
Monday, the leader of this archdiocese, Archbishop Lori, attended the service to talk about a new pastoral document dedicated to eradicating what he calls the 'sin of racism' in the Catholic Church.
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened the group's national meeting Monday by announcing it will delay new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baltimore City Councilmember Odette Ramos says this is a huge step toward tackling the vacant housing issue in the city.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
With foreign imports and the company's need for more money to get going, their plan to bring back manufacturing in Sparrows Point remains stalled.
UMD is celebrating Maryland Day with a slew of events
MPT airs 30 programs through Chesapeake Bay Week a
Jim Henson was born and raised in Mississippi but moved with his family to Maryland when he was 10 years old. He went to the University of Maryland where he met his wife and partner, Jane, in a puppetry class.
The conference delivers opportunities for aspiring enterprisers to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, interact with exhibitors, and attend education sessions.
Flowers by Chris joins WJZ to talk about business and tips on planting and gardening this spring
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jayden Daniels was not sure the Washington Commanders would call his name, after months of questions about which quarterback they wanted. He's glad they did.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
The three-day NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and several local draft hopefuls could have their lifelong dreams come true.
The Baltimore Ravens will attempt to bolster their roster this week with new rookies from the NFL Draft.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday morning forecast 4/26/2024
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
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The northbound lanes of I-895 Harbor Tunnel are closed due to crash Friday morning, and significant delays are expected.
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The DEA collected more than 10,000 pounds of unneeded prescriptions across Maryland in October of 2023.
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