Past Cases of Sexual Abuse in Irish Schools Leads Government to Intervene

Sep 15, 2024 06:49

Rafael Llanes

Protest during Pope Francis' visit to Ireland in 2018 Photo: The Times

Cardinal Francis Prevost, Bishop Emeritus of that Diocese, and current Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

According to the research, around 87,000 of Australians were victims of sexual abuse during their childhood in religious organizations

Protest ahead of publication of Royal Commission into Care Abuse report in Parliament

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Knights of Columbus decide to cover Rupnik mosaics at John Paul II National Shrine

“The Knights of Columbus has decided to cover these mosaics because our first concern must be for victims of sexual abuse, who have already suffered immensely, and who may be further injured by the ongoing display of the mosaics at the Shrine,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.

Jul 14, 2024 16:36

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican anti-abuse body asks Roman Curia not to use Rupnik artwork

“We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are suffering,” the cardinal said in the letter sent on behalf of the Commission to leaders of the Curia on June 26.

Jun 28, 2024 17:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope’s audience with German priests who were victims of sexual abuse

Father Gottschlich shared that the encounter with Pope Francis was unlike their usual experiences within the Church. «Generally, we don’t receive much support or backing. There is often a desire for us to be invisible,» he said

Jun 25, 2024 17:57

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

After reviewing the complaint dated back to the 1970s, the Vatican decided no further Church inquiry was required. The Vatican’s finding is similar to that of the New Zealand Police, which concluded earlier this year that Cardinal John Dew had no case to answer.

Jun 12, 2024 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Sixth California Diocese Declares Bankruptcy for Cases of Abuse Committed Years Ago

The Fresno Diocese’s Catholic Charities Service and Education Corporation, which runs the diocesan schools, are separate legal or ecclesial entities, and do not declare bankruptcy, said Monsignor Joseph Brennan.

Jun 11, 2024 06:04

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

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.

Past Cases of Sexual Abuse in Irish Schools Leads Government to Intervene

Church Answers False Accusations Against Cardinal Francis Prevost

Vatican Media Uses Rupnik Image Again Despite Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s Request Not To Do So

Pope Francis expels founder of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae from Sodalitium

Study Reveals Record Drop in Cases of Abuse in the Ecclesial Realm in Australia

New Zealand’s Royal Commission Exposes Widespread Abuse in Religious and State Care

Emmaus Movement discloses allegations of sexual abuse against its late founder

Knights of Columbus decide to cover Rupnik mosaics at John Paul II National Shrine

Vatican anti-abuse body asks Roman Curia not to use Rupnik artwork

Pope’s audience with German priests who were victims of sexual abuse

New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

Sixth California Diocese Declares Bankruptcy for Cases of Abuse Committed Years Ago