Nation and world briefs

Vatican announces canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell

Australian cardinal jailed following conviction on five counts of abuse

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Measure to protect babies who survive abortion fails in Senate

Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act failed to advance in 53-44 vote

Lent is time to let go of ‘destructive’ selfishness, pope says

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 6

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Analysis | After the Vatican’s summit on abuse, the stakes are clear

Historic meeting featured testimony from survivors and discussion on how the Church has handled abuse

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)