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

Jun 25, 2024 17:57

Father Liudger Gottschlich he was part of a special audience with Pope Francis at the Pope's residence, Casa Santa Marta Photo: Vatican Media

The California diocese declares bankruptcy after facing 154 lawsuits for child sexual abuse

Rupnik, 69, is accused of sexually abusing at least 30 consecrated women of the Loyola Community

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

U.S. Survey Studies Honesty and Ethics in the Clergy

For the first time, the clergy is outside the top 10 highest-rated professions (it is in 11th place), although it remains with a better rating than, for example, members of congress, located at the bottom of the table.

Mar 24, 2024 13:29

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope Francis removes Belgian bishop convicted of abuse from the clerical state

On March 8, 2024, after carefully examining the prelate’s defense, the Doctrine of the Faith proposed to Pope Francis the dismissal from the clerical state in accordance with the regulations established in Pope John Paul II’s motu proprio on the «most serious crimes.»

Mar 21, 2024 00:07

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Two Cardinals, Abuses and Pope’s Investigation

One news program commented that «the police could not find sufficient evidence to meet the evidentiary test, which requires sufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction.»

Mar 15, 2024 23:53

Rafael Llanes

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope’s Commission on Guardianship of Minors gives green light to study group on vulnerable adult issue

Commission finalizes Pilot Annual Report on Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in the Church and approves submission to the Holy Father. Commission approves an expanded version of the Universal Guidelines Framework (UGF). Commission welcomes Holy Father’s endorsement of Memorare Initiative capacity-building program in the Global South and expands engagement with local churches.

Mar 13, 2024 05:42

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Proximity and compassion: the style for accompanying victims of abuse pointed out by the Pope

Pope’s Address to Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Mar 07, 2024 01:26

ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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

Current State of the Rupnik Case Told From Inside the Vatican

Catholic Church in USA presents annual report against sexual abuse: these are the advances and pitfalls

After An Investigation, Vatican Discards Anonymous Accusation of Abuse Against Cardinal Gerald Lacroix

Durham University issues report on impact of abuse crisis on Catholic communities

U.S. Survey Studies Honesty and Ethics in the Clergy

Pope Francis removes Belgian bishop convicted of abuse from the clerical state

Two Cardinals, Abuses and Pope’s Investigation

Pope’s Commission on Guardianship of Minors gives green light to study group on vulnerable adult issue

Proximity and compassion: the style for accompanying victims of abuse pointed out by the Pope