Pope Francis has updated the procedures for investigating allegations of sexual abuse, expanding the rules of “Vos Estis” to include Catholic lay leaders, who have the same responsibilities over members as a bishop over priests.
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Jesuits to launch investigation of prominent artist Marko Rupnik that ‘may result in disciplinary action’
With a “firm intention to proceed with measures to ensure that situations similar to those reported will not occur again,” Father Verschueren said the Jesuits will begin an internal process that “may result in disciplinary action.”
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Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church reflects on one year of a ‘sacrilegious war’
With the first anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine just days away, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church spoke about gratitude and powerlessness in the face of a “blind, absurd, sacrilegious war.”
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Cardinal O’Malley thanks Portuguese sex abuse survivors for speaking out
Cardinal O’Malley thanked the commission members and the Portuguese bishops who launched the study, but mostly the victims and survivors who came forward, many telling their stories for the first time.
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Pope Benedict had book published after his death because his writings provoked ‘a murderous clamor’ from critics
An Italian publisher has published the late Pope Benedict’s book of essays, which he requested be published only after his death, including one on priesthood.
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Scroll buried with Pope Benedict sums up his life and ministry in just 1,000 words
Pope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a “recognized authority,” who left “a rich legacy of studies and research on the fundamental truths of the faith,” said the official summary of his life and papacy.
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Pope Francis writes introduction to Benedict XVI’s final spiritual testament
“Benedict XVI did theology on his knees,” the pope wrote in the book’s introduction. “His explanation of the faith was carried out with the devotion of a man who has surrendered all of himself to God.”
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Pope Francis releases new apostolic letter on St. Francis de Sales, doctor of the church
The pope’s letter, titled “Totum Amoris Est” (“Everything Pertains to Love”), said that the saint has much to teach the church today.
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Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says on Christmas
Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s message inviting people to pay less attention to presents and more to prayer,.
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Pope Francis reveals he signed resignation letter in case of medical impairment
Pope Francis said he wrote a resignation letter in 2013, his first year in office, to be used in case he became physically or mentally impaired and unable to fulfill the duties of the papacy.