Vatican anti-abuse body asks Roman Curia not to use Rupnik artwork

Jun 28, 2024 17:15

ZENIT Staff

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

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

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

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

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

Two Cardinals, Abuses and Pope’s Investigation

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