Kevin Eckstrom

The World

The Chicago Catholic Church settles sex abuse claims, but has it reformed?

Global Politics

The Archdiocese of Chicago agreed to a $12.7-million settlement six years after the first Catholic Church sex abuse scandal broke. Despite the Pope’s call for change, has the church addressed this problem? Guest: Kevin Eckstrom, editor Religion News Service

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