November 28, 2002
Some Catholics Stop Gifts Due to Scandal, Poll Finds
The clergy sexual-abuse scandal that has rocked the Catholic church so far has had a limited effect on giving to the church. But that effect could grow significantly if donors find out that their gifts have been used to settle sexual-abuse lawsuits, according to a new report released by Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities, in Washington.
The report, based on results from a poll of Catholic donors, found that 11 percent of lay Catholics who attend mass regularly
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