Italian bishops have recognized their “moral obligation” to report allegations of clerical sexual abuse to the police, said the head of the Italian bishops’ child protection committee.
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Pope Francis asks Italian bishops finally to implement marriage tribunal reforms
Pope Francis told the bishops of Italy that he was disappointed that so many of their dioceses had yet to implement the reforms he ordered to make the marriage annulment process quicker, more pastoral and less expensive.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Some Catholic advocates support Equality Act, despite opposition from U.S. bishops
With the House of Representatives expected to vote this week on a bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal nondiscrimination laws, Catholic leaders find themselves on both sides of the debate.
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Catholic leaders welcome Pope Francis’ new rules on reporting sex abuse
“We would have been far more impressed if this new law required church officials to report to police and prosecutors instead. Oversight from external, secular authorities will better protect children and deter cover-ups.”
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The wrong way to ask Catholics for money amid the sex abuse crisis
It is that time of year when a portion of Mass is dedicated to the Annual Appeal. The collection used to be called the Cardinal’s Appeal, but this is the Archdiocese of Washington, and we’ve been having some problems with our cardinals lately.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
The Chilean church has lost its credibility. Bishop Aos is hopeful he can change that.
On March 23, Pope Francis appointed the Spanish-born Capuchin friar, Bishop Celestino Aos Braco as apostolic administrator of the archdiocese of Santiago, Chile.
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Indian bishop charged with repeatedly raping nun
The bishop was charged April 9 with rape, illegal confinement and intimidation.
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Catholic leaders urge U.S. government to declare T.P.S. for Venezuelans
A copy of the letter was released late April 4 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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The church needs lay Catholic leaders to heal the wounds of sexual abuse
Lay Catholics are ready to lend their expertise, leadership and prayers to heal the wounds inflicted on children and the church by abusers and the leaders who failed to stop them.
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Survivor stories, in their own words
For the next two weeks, “Deliver Us” will feature four episodes where sex abuse survivors have a chance to tell their stories, in their own words.