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• Church rebuilding faith after pastor's disgrace | Since accusations, church members have taken turns in the pulpit, too hurt and mistrustful to accept a substitute pastor while cautiously looking for a permanent leader. (The Denton [Tex.] Record-Chronicle)
  
  
• Key U.S. clerics plan to push for Law's removal | Several cardinals will press Vatican insiders about the beleaguered Boston archbishop, ahead of scheduled talks with the pope on sex abuse cases. (Los Angeles Times)
  
  
• Cardinal Law concedes scandal undermining church | "The crisis of clergy sexual abuse of minors is not just a media driven or public perception. But it is a very serious issue undermining the mission of the church." (Reuters)
  
  
• Bishop takes on a familiar role | For the 2nd time in a decade, a Chicago native tries to repair a crisis in the Catholic Church. (Chicago Tribune)
  
  
• Church urged to do more | Cardinal George: Initiatives are not enough (Chicago Tribune)
  
  
• Anger greets church picketers | Emotional standoff in Azusa continues for hours as some parishioners on their way to Mass shout insults. One is arrested and later released. (Los Angeles Times)
  
  
• Media a watchdog in crisis | Church leaders are now under close scrutiny (Boston Herald)
  
  
• Catholic scandal debate rages online | Net proves popular outlet for anger, angst (MSNBC)
  
  
• Inspired by abuse victim, project now run by church | Project Aware educates clergy and laity about the signs and long-term effects of abuse, and help victims find support and counseling—whether molested by a priest, a friend or a family member. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  
  

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