First woman to lead Anglican church could resign before taking office over mishandling of abuse cases

Dec 16, 2025 11:25

Elizabeth Owens

Sarah Mullally, only weeks away from formally becoming the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury Photo: Reuters

Protection of vulnerable people

The Vatican presents its second report on combating abuse, and this is what it says

This second report builds on the structure of last year’s inaugural edition but goes further, both in scope and tone. Developed through consultation with survivor groups from four continents, as well as with non-ecclesial organizations, it exposes enduring gaps: the absence of clear structures for reporting, the unevenness of procedures between dioceses, and the persistent sense among many survivors that the Church still struggles to truly listen

Oct 18, 2025 11:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Rupnik case: proceedings move forward with the Vatican appointing five judges

The tribunal’s composition suggests a deliberate attempt to move beyond the closed clerical circles often accused of shielding perpetrators. All five judges are Europeans, which may facilitate logistical coordination but also invites scrutiny of whether cultural proximity could shape the tribunal’s approach.

Oct 14, 2025 17:20

Valentina di Giorgio

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican announces date of its second report on protection against abuse

In Krakow, the Vatican’s Child Protection Body Seeks a Global Culture of Accountability

Oct 07, 2025 10:18

Valentina di Giorgio

Homosexuality•Protection of vulnerable people

Canada: First Adoption of a Girl by Three Men in a «Polyamorous» Relationship

One of the three gay men, LeBlanc, told CTV that they fostered the girl for two years before obtaining approval for the adoption. «Through that process, they learned that we’re a little different because there are three of us, but we’re no different from any other family.»

Oct 05, 2025 23:29

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Australian Bishop Returns to Ministry After Independent Probe Clears Abuse Allegation

Umbers, a member of Opus Dei and auxiliary bishop since 2016, had voluntarily stepped aside in early July when the civil complaint was first lodged, in accordance with both archdiocesan safeguarding protocols and civil legislation

Oct 04, 2025 22:45

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

First woman to lead Anglican church could resign before taking office over mishandling of abuse cases

How to prevent all forms of abuse and how to be accountable: Pope Leo XIV puts dignity as the starting point

Children, Artificial Intelligence, and rights for their protection: this is what Pope Leo XIV thinks

“Serious and false”: the response of the Diocese of Cádiz to accusations of abuse against its bishop

This is how Pope Leo XIV’s second meeting with abuse victims went: he even administered the sacrament of the sick to one of them

Vatican Task Force Moves Forward on Defining “Spiritual Abuse” in Canon Law as Leadership Confirmed

New chapter in the protection of minors: Pope Leo XIV receives six victims of clerical abuse at the Vatican

The Vatican presents its second report on combating abuse, and this is what it says

Rupnik case: proceedings move forward with the Vatican appointing five judges

Vatican announces date of its second report on protection against abuse

Canada: First Adoption of a Girl by Three Men in a «Polyamorous» Relationship

Australian Bishop Returns to Ministry After Independent Probe Clears Abuse Allegation