New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

Jun 12, 2024 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal John Dew Photo: Newstalk ZB

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

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

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Australian bishops’ president speaks out on abuse allegation against bishop emeritus of Broome

Following a canonical investigation ordered by Pope Francis, the police opened a new investigation that led to the charges. Saunders will plead not guilty to all allegations.

Feb 26, 2024 01:41

Elizabeth Owens

[PHOTO GALLERY] In the Vatican Gardens, Pope Leo XIV opens a World Week of Prayer for Peace with hundreds of children

The initiative runs from 1 to 7 October and unites children, families, schools, parishes, and communities around the world in a single prayer.

Leo XIV Goes to Argentina: How Popular Is the Pope in Francis’s Home Country? Study Published

The figures, released on September 23 by the polling firm Zuban Córdoba, provide an early indication of the reception Leo XIV may encounter when he reaches Argentina from Uruguay. The survey was conducted from September 16 to 19 among 2,000 people across the country, with a 95 percent confidence level, according to the pollster.

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

Australian bishops’ president speaks out on abuse allegation against bishop emeritus of Broome