Former world leader of Anglicans resigned over mishandling of abuse cases reappears on the BBC

Apr 01, 2025 21:08

ZENIT Staff

Welby reflected on his response to the accusations, which he first became aware of in 2013 Photo: BBC

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

The disciplinary code outlines sanctions for clergy misconduct, including sexual transgressions, breaches of pastoral confidentiality, and abuse of power in pastoral relationships. Depending on the severity of the violation, penalties could range from warnings and fines to removal from office

Feb 16, 2025 17:11

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Jubilee 2025•Protection of vulnerable people•Testimonies

The Case of Marko Rupnik: An Artist’s Perspective

I would suggest that any institution that must make decisions around Rupnik mosaics should commit to dismantling them. Artists could use the tiles to create new mosaic installations dedicated to survivors. These mosaics could be housed in a chapel dedicated to survivors of abuse. Communicating from the authoritative voice of the Church, a chapel dedicated to victims would say, “We see you, we are sorry that we failed to protect you, bearers of God’s beauty in your vulnerability. And we are listening. You are the Church.”

Feb 13, 2025 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations

Cardinal Tobin, who serves as chair of both Seton Hall’s Board of Regents and its Board of Trustees, assured that the investigation would be conducted without restrictions on scope or timeline. He emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that a full review of the facts would best serve all parties involved.

Feb 13, 2025 18:08

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people•Vatican Diplomacy•Young People

Pope at summit on children’s rights: tough on abortion and child exploitation, announces exhortation on childhood

Pope’s words on the occasion of the World Meeting on the Rights of the Child entitled “Let us love and protect them”.

Feb 04, 2025 18:08

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Bishop Barron responds to Trump’s executive order on protecting children from genital mutilation in LGBT+ context

“Helping young people accept their bodies and their vocation as women and men is the true path of freedom and happiness,” says Bishop Barron

Feb 02, 2025 16:41

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

Former world leader of Anglicans resigned over mishandling of abuse cases reappears on the BBC

Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

Church calls on legislature to investigate child sexual abuse in state-run facilities and to treat all victims of abuse equally

Pope Francis Calls for a Cultural Shift in Child Protection Within the Church

On the Duty to Respect the Good Reputation of the Deceased in the Matter of Abuse: Response from the Dicastery for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts

Vatican Dicastery discourages publication of lists of deceased clergy “credibly accused” of sexual abuse and these are the reasons why

Pope Francis Warns of AI’s Role in Enabling Abuse, Calls for Ethical Responsibility

Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

The Case of Marko Rupnik: An Artist’s Perspective

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations

Pope at summit on children’s rights: tough on abortion and child exploitation, announces exhortation on childhood

Bishop Barron responds to Trump’s executive order on protecting children from genital mutilation in LGBT+ context