Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

Nov 14, 2024 18:17

Elizabeth Owens

High Court of Australia

a document that marks a milestone in the Church’s response to the crisis of abuse that has shaken her in recent decades

, the Pope has approved the expulsion of three additional members from Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV)

The joint session addressed current procedures in confronting sexual abuse in the Church

Archbishop José Gomez expressed deep sorrow for the crimes committed and acknowledged the Archdiocese's responsibility.

Dicasteries•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican on Expulsion of Ten Members of the Sodalitium. Christianae Vitae and Two Contrasting Press Releases

On Wednesday, September 25, the Apostolic Nunciature in Peru published a Press Note informing of the expulsion of ten members of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae [Sodality of Christian Life].

Sep 26, 2024 07:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

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

The Minister of Education announced the creation of a Commission of Inquiry into abuses in religious schools

Sep 15, 2024 06:49

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Church Answers False Accusations Against Cardinal Francis Prevost

The affirmation by the «Fourth Power» Program that Cardinal Robert Prevost would have covered up for the priest Eleuterio Vásquez Gonzáles, and that he would have remained silent in the face of the complaints. Does not correspond to the truth

Sep 12, 2024 13:52

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

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

Recently, a mosaic image by Rupnik appeared in an article published in the Vatican’s Website regarding the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary’s Assumption

Aug 19, 2024 07:42

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people•Rome

Pope Francis expels founder of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae from Sodalitium

Luis Fernando Figari is the historical founder of the Sodalitium of Christian Life but is not a spiritual reference for our community or the Sodalite Family.

Aug 15, 2024 20:30

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

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

Unprecedented: Justin Welby, world leader of Anglicans, resigns for negligence in sex abuse case

Abuse Is Not Related to Celibacy: Vatican Publishes First Annual Report on Policies for Protection of Minors

More expulsions from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae by Pope Francis’ decision

Vatican Announces Imminent Release of Annual Report on Protection Policies and Procedures in the Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches $880 Million Settlement Over Child Abuse Claims

Cardinal Dolan takes insurer to court for non-compliance in sexual abuse cases

Vatican on Expulsion of Ten Members of the Sodalitium. Christianae Vitae and Two Contrasting Press Releases

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