Legionaries of Christ Present Their Third Annual Report on Abuses

Apr 19, 2023 23:13

ZENIT Staff

Protection Of Vulnerable People. Photo: File

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

France: Civil Justice Files Investigation against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard Due to Expiration

Civil justice stated, through French Attorney Dominique Laurens, that the procedure was filed due to expiration; the ecclesiastical process, however, continues.

Feb 27, 2023 02:57

ZENIT Staff

Protection of vulnerable people•Sanctity of Life

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

The study questions legislation on abortion in Germany and Austria. In these countries, abortion has been exempt from penalty for almost 50 years, to avoid alleged “serious damages to the mental health of a pregnant woman.

Feb 20, 2023 23:20

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Protection of vulnerable people

Brazilian University Revokes Doctorate Honoris Causa from Jesuit Father Mario Rupnik

The Doctorate Honoris Causa was conferred on Father Rupnik in November 2022.

Feb 15, 2023 19:39

ZENIT Staff

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

ZENIT Staff

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

ZENIT Staff

From Africa to Spain via Monaco: this is Leo XIV’s global travel schedule for 2026

The schedule outlines three distinct journeys: a ten-day pilgrimage across four African nations, a one-day visit to Monaco, and a six-day trip to Spain that will culminate in the Canary Islands. Together, they form a carefully calibrated map of priorities that blends history, diplomacy, evangelization and social concern.

Did Pope Leo XIV speak out against the Spanish party Vox, which is aligned with the Trump administration?

The episode underscores how quickly nuanced papal language can be refracted through national political debates—and how carefully episcopal conferences now feel compelled to guard the boundary between pastoral guidance and partisan interpretation

L	M	X	J	V	S	D
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28

Legionaries of Christ Present Their Third Annual Report on Abuses

France: Lourdes Shrine Announces a Period of Reflection to Decide Whether To Keep or Remove Jesuit Marko Rupnik’s Works

Cardinal Sean O’Malley Responds to Jesuit Hans Zollner Who Resigned From the Commission for the Protection of Minors

Pope Francis: A More Stable Law to Fight Against the Abuse of Minors

Benedict XVI Exonerated from Trial in Germany for Lack of Proof of Covering Up Abuses

Canada: Jesuits publish names of members credibly accused of child sex abuse

Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Will Receive Victims of Abuses on International Women’s Day

France: Civil Justice Files Investigation against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard Due to Expiration

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

Brazilian University Revokes Doctorate Honoris Causa from Jesuit Father Mario Rupnik

Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Father Marko Rupnik

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