DAY THREE FEATURE: Like Prodigal Son, We Must Come Clean and Start Fresh
Third Day of Summit for Protection of Minors Welcomes Warnings from Women to ‘Not Downplay’ and that We Could Be ‘Your Worst Enemies’
Sr. Veronica Openibo, SHCJ: Focus on Mission, not Fear
‘The Church must do everything possible to protect its young and vulnerable members.’
Homily at Penitential Liturgy of Summit on Protection of Minors
The Situation of the Prodigal Son ‘changes as he recognizes himself, and admits to having made a mistake, confesses this to his father, speaks openly about it, and is ready to accept the consequences,’ Reminds President of Ghanaian Bishops’ Conference
Abuse Survivor Recounts Suffering, Continuing Struggles
‘A priest from my parish destroyed my life.’
Cardinal Marx Builds Case for Transparency
‘Transparency as a Community of Believers’
Archbishop Jędraszewski: Process of Purifying Church Radically Began with St. John Paul II
Notes Feminine Sensibility, Feminine Genius Emphasized by Pope Francis,
Abuse Victim Shares Testimony at Penitential Service
‘Abuse of any kind is the worst humiliation which an individual can experience.’
Journalist Valentina Alazraki Urges Bishops to Reject Secrecy
‘We will help you to find the rotten apples and to overcome resistance in order to separate them from the healthy ones.’