This week we will publish a series about sex abuse that will make some readers uncomfortable, others angry. The first part of the series can be found at Global Sisters Report: Sister finds that faith sustains when institutions fail
The next part of the series can be found here: 'Uncommon conversation' on sex abuse falls silent
Also new on NCR today:
Francis names Italian priest with Gregorian connection as doctrinal congregation's deputy
Court: North Carolina commissioners' prayer practice violated Constitution
Column: Marie Deans, 'courageous fool' of death row
Korean bishops' conference leader backs South Korean peace goal with North
In other news around the web:
Two more GOP Senators oppose health bill, killing it for now
McConnell says he'll push for clean repeal bill
Filipino church feeds expansion by buying ghost town in US
"Mainline" churches are emptying. The political effects could be huge.
Young Chicagoans Are Camping On The City's Most Dangerous Blocks To Protest Violence