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The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

Paris Foreign Missions Society Publishes Its Report on Sexual Abuses

The Superior General of the Foreign Missions expressed “graveness, sadness and indignation” when receiving the Report. However, this exercise of self-evaluation not only intends to acknowledge past errors, but also to establish solid bases for the future.The Report is not just a diagnostic but gives recommendations to implement a culture of protection, which encompasses all levels of the organization.