Deliver Us - Trailer

On our debut episode of “Deliver Us,” Maggi Van Dorn asks: How can I stay in a church where so many children have been hurt? Not everyone does. Melinda Henneberger, a journalist for The Kansas City Star, tells Maggi why the latest wave of sex abuse news pushed her to leave the Ca ...  Show more

In our second episode of “Deliver Us,” we look at two suspected causes of the sex abuse crisis: celibacy and gay priests. Psychologist Thomas Plante has worked clinically and academically in the area of clerical sexual abuse for 30 years, and he describes the behaviors and traits ...  Show more

With Hurricane Season just weeks away, is the Federal Government poised and ready to help? Why FEMA's leadership says they're not so sure. Pope Leo the Fourteenth will be formally installed as the Shepherd of the world's Catholics--his first ask to his parishioners to help combat ...  Show more

Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy? By Linda Kinstler. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

Pope Francis' funeral is officially set for Saturday. Cardinals in crimson zucchettos walked the streets of Rome, signaling the start of high-stakes, closed-door meetings to determine the future direction of the Catholic Church. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell describes a deeply spirit ...  Show more

First: Two children are shot dead during mass at their Catholic school. How did this happen again? We bring you the outrage, the heartbreak and the search for answers this morning. Plus: "Our agency is crumbling." That's the word from inside the CDC as its new director and other ...  Show more