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Bishops approve revisions to Dallas Charter

The bishops rejected a proposal to delay the vote until November.

Michelle La Rosa
Jun 11, 2026
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The U.S. bishops voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to approve revisions to the Charter for the Protection of Young People, after a failed proposal to delay the vote, made in order to seek more feedback from diocesan advisors and abuse victims.

The vote on the Charter text was 176-22, with 6 bishops abstaining.

Bishop Barry Knestout addresses the US bishops…

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