The Roman Catholic

WASHINGTON—The National Review Board (NRB) has issued the following in response to the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report and recent allegations against Archbishop McCarrick. In the statement, the NRB calls for a lay-lead investigation into all allegations of sexual misconduct within the Church as well as strengthening the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued a statement in which he renews commitment for greater effectiveness and transparency in disciplining bishops.

The Diocese of Honolulu welcomes donations to a fund for the relief of those affected by the recent volcanic eruptions.

Señor Dios, te alabamos y te damos gracias por la oportunidad de vivir en libertad en este hermoso país.  Ayúdanos a ser buenos administradores de tus regalos.

Lord God, we praise you and we thank you for the chance to live in freedom in this beautiful country.  Help us to be good stewards of your gifts.