Officials say they will soon begin the process of long-term recovery, as American Samoans begin to heal their wounds.

VOA: standard.2009.10.06

On January 24, Pope Benedict lifted the excommunication of British-born Richard Williamson and three other bishops to try to heal a 20-year-old rift that began when they were thrown out of the Church for being ordained without the permission of Pope John Paul II.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12