Emmaus Movement discloses allegations of sexual abuse against its late founder

Jul 18, 2024 18:46

Covadonga Asturias

Abbé Pierre (1912-2007) Emmaus Movement founder Photo: 7Margens

These cases are pending before the DDF, which has described them as being at “a fairly advanced stage.”

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

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

This is the twenty-first such report since 2002 when the U.S. bishops established and adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, a comprehensive framework of procedures to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and establish protocols to protect children and young people.

May 30, 2024 17:49

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

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

The Holy Father authorized Judge Denis to issue a press release summarizing the elements of his investigation and also to respond to any questions on the matter.

May 21, 2024 07:00

Valentina di Giorgio

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

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

The researchers carried out 82 interviews and four focus groups. The participants were drawn from 14 of the 22 Catholic dioceses and 16 religious orders across England and Wales.

May 07, 2024 23:48

ZENIT Staff

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

Reflections of Pope Leo XIV on the art of Christian education

Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life

Pope Leo XIV Opens the Vatican Doors to the Only Orthodox Apostolate Accompanying Homosexual People to Live in Chastity

Members of Courage are men and women who experience same-sex attraction and who, inspired by the Gospel’s call to holiness and the Church’s beautiful teachings on the good and end of human sexuality, have freely chosen to live in chastity.

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

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