Case of mismanagement of abuse allegations could halt canonization of Jesuit Pedro Arrupe

Jul 30, 2025 16:04

Valentina di Giorgio

Pedro Arrupe. The Spanish Jesuit who led the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1983 Photo: Jesuits

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

[Photo Gallery] This is How Rupnik’s Mosaics in Lourdes Have Been Covered, and Here is the Bishop’s Explanation

To the question if this is the first step before removing Rupnik’s mosaics definitively, the Bishop of Lourdes-Tarbes responded: “It’s not a first step but a second! The first was to stop illuminating them at night, during processions, starting last July.»

Apr 01, 2025 21:14

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Protection of vulnerable people

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

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Admits Failure in Handling Abuse Case

Apr 01, 2025 21:08

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

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

The Jesuit letter invited each victim to express their personal needs and the kind of support they require, stating that any form of reparation would be tailored to the individual. However, the order also maintained that, to protect victims’ privacy, it would not publicly disclose details of these dialogues.

Mar 30, 2025 19:41

Valentina di Giorgio

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

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

The Maryland Catholic Conference issued the following statement on March 26, 2025 on House Bill 1378:

Mar 28, 2025 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

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

«Prevention of abuse is not a blanket to be pulled out in times of emergency but one of the foundations on which to build communities faithful to the Gospel,» the pope wrote to the participants of the PCPM’s Plenary Assembly, held from March 24 to 28.

Mar 28, 2025 18:20

Valentina di Giorgio

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Baseball: The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a game (and a special cap) dedicated to the Pope

On August 11, during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox will distribute a limited-edition headpiece inspired by a papal mitre to fans attending the game

Case of mismanagement of abuse allegations could halt canonization of Jesuit Pedro Arrupe

U.S. Catholic priests write to Pope asking for just canonical process when they receive accusations

Vatican Assembles Independent Tribunal to Try Former Jesuit Marko Rupnik

Crisis Deepens in Lima Archdiocese Amid Abuse Allegations and Accusations of Mismanagement Under Cardinal Castillo

Vatican: A French bishop succeeds Cardinal O’Malley as head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Declining trend of abuse in U.S. church continues, according to new report

Archdiocese of Chicago brings alleged fraudsters who allegedly posed as abuse victims to trial

[Photo Gallery] This is How Rupnik’s Mosaics in Lourdes Have Been Covered, and Here is the Bishop’s Explanation

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