Pope Francis Highlights Three Principles to Fight Against Abuse in the Church

May 06, 2023 00:35

ZENIT Staff

The Pope met with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Photo: Vatican Media

Protection of vulnerable people

Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Will Receive Victims of Abuses on International Women’s Day

Pope Francis will greet María Joseph and Janada Marcus at the end of the General Audience on March 8. The two women will also be received by the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani.

Feb 28, 2023 15:56

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

France: Civil Justice Files Investigation against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard Due to Expiration

Civil justice stated, through French Attorney Dominique Laurens, that the procedure was filed due to expiration; the ecclesiastical process, however, continues.

Feb 27, 2023 02:57

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Protection of vulnerable people•Sanctity of Life

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

The study questions legislation on abortion in Germany and Austria. In these countries, abortion has been exempt from penalty for almost 50 years, to avoid alleged “serious damages to the mental health of a pregnant woman.

Feb 20, 2023 23:20

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Church and World•Protection of vulnerable people

Brazilian University Revokes Doctorate Honoris Causa from Jesuit Father Mario Rupnik

The Doctorate Honoris Causa was conferred on Father Rupnik in November 2022.

Feb 15, 2023 19:39

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Father Marko Rupnik

Two questions are involved: the absolution of an accomplice in a sin against the 6th Commandment (which implies excommunication for the confessor and the invalidity of the confession) and abuses against adult persons.

Dec 21, 2022 15:39

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Pope Francis Highlights Three Principles to Fight Against Abuse in the Church

Legionaries of Christ Present Their Third Annual Report on Abuses

France: Lourdes Shrine Announces a Period of Reflection to Decide Whether To Keep or Remove Jesuit Marko Rupnik’s Works

Cardinal Sean O’Malley Responds to Jesuit Hans Zollner Who Resigned From the Commission for the Protection of Minors

Pope Francis: A More Stable Law to Fight Against the Abuse of Minors

Benedict XVI Exonerated from Trial in Germany for Lack of Proof of Covering Up Abuses

Canada: Jesuits publish names of members credibly accused of child sex abuse

Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Will Receive Victims of Abuses on International Women’s Day

France: Civil Justice Files Investigation against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard Due to Expiration

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

Brazilian University Revokes Doctorate Honoris Causa from Jesuit Father Mario Rupnik

Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Father Marko Rupnik