Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Father Marko Rupnik

Two questions are involved: the absolution of an accomplice in a sin against the 6th Commandment (which implies excommunication for the confessor and the invalidity of the confession) and abuses against adult persons.

Dec 21, 2022 15:39

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Rupnik Case: Jesuits Invite to Denounce and Make Known Their Structure to Handle Complaints

“A few months ago, we established a team of people, women and men, from various disciplines and with a variety of expertise in dealing with these situations. They are available, and indeed have been, to listen, support and to help,” says Jesuit Johan Verschueren.

Dec 21, 2022 15:37

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

In Regard to the Rupnik Case, Jesuits Explain How Their Survivor Response System Works

Statement of the Delegate of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus for the International Houses in Rome.

Dec 21, 2022 15:32

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Ecumenism•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Gives Three Fragments of Athens’ Parthenon, which Were in the Vatican Museums, to the Greek Orthodox

The Holy See said it was a “concrete sign of its sincere desire to continue on the ecumenical path of the testimony of the Truth.”

Dec 17, 2022 16:33

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Rome

President of the Pontifical Academy for Life Would Sue the Media That Brought to Light Alleged Embezzlement

“It is seriously injurious to affirm that the Bishop supposedly used Vatican funds for the expenses of his own private apartment, whose renovation he paid for personally,” states a message sent by Archbishop Paglia’s personal secretary to the digital media “The Pillar.”

Dec 17, 2022 16:30

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Pope Francis

Pope’s Message for the World Day of Peace: To Begin Again from COVID, to Trace Paths of Peace Together

The Holy Father’s Message on the occasion of the 2023 World Day of Peace.

Dec 17, 2022 16:22

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Rome•Vatican City

U.S. media unveils alleged million-dollar fraud at Vatican Museums

New York attorney Sarah Rose Speno came upon what she called a “high-tech heist of world class treasured art” when she sought to acquire licensing rights to artwork owned by the Vatican Museums.

Dec 14, 2022 15:12

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Cardinal Marc Ouellet Denounces Judicially in Canada the Woman Who Accused Him of Abuse

“I undertake today legal actions for defamation before the courts of Quebec, in order to demonstrate the falsehood of the accusations made against me and re-establish my reputation and honour,” said Cardinal Ouellet.

Dec 14, 2022 14:33

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Local Church

Mexico: 11 Million Pilgrims Break Record of Attendance to the Virgin of Guadalupe

The data was made known by the Head of the Government of Mexico City, Mrs Claudia Sheinbaum.

Dec 14, 2022 14:29

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Local Church

Holy Land: offices open to provide legal advice to Catholic congregations and institutions

The Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land (ACOHL) organized a conference for the launching of two new offices: the Safeguarding Office & the Professional Legal Office.

Dec 14, 2022 01:44

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

USA: Survey Shows That Those with “No Religion” Aren’t Increasing

A Gallup poll shows a stabilization that doesn’t correspond with affirmations of increased secularization

Dec 13, 2022 19:32

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Court delivers victory for women seeking alternative family planning method, blocks Biden admin’s illegal action

The court’s order restores language to requirements issued under the Affordable Care Act that provide women coverage for these alternative family planning methods after the Biden administration illegally eliminated it one year ago without responding to any public objections or giving any explanation for the change.

Dec 12, 2022 00:19

ZENIT Staff