Nation and world briefs

U.S. abuse summit results in recommendations for diocesan best practices

Leadership Roundtable, founded in 2005 to help dioceses address clergy abuse, put forth recommendations for dioceses following abuse summit in Washington

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Judge sentences Cardinal Pell to six years in prison on abuse charges

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Survey: More than a third of U.S. Catholics question loyalty in wake of scandals

Rate of U.S. Catholics questioning whether they should remain in the Church is about 37 percent, higher than it was in 2002