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Faith, Podcasts

Now that the ‘pontifical secret’ is abolished for abuse cases, what info will be public?

by Inside the Vatican December 18, 2019

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts explain what information will now be available about these cases.

Pope Francis gives the homily marking the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Dec. 12. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Faith, Vatican Dispatch

Pope Francis abolishes the pontifical secret for sexual misconduct cases involving clerics

by Gerard O’Connell December 17, 2019

Pope Francis has abolished the pontifical secret for sexual misconduct cases concerning clerics, reports America’s Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, a decision long called for by survivors of abuse.

Priests sit below the statue of St. Peter as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on June 29, 2018. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Faith, Short Take

A University of Cambridge research project takes a frank look at clericalism and sexuality

by Catherine R. Osborne December 9, 2019

While there has been much discussion of clericalism and sexual abuse, writes Catherine R. Osborne, the ability of clergy to maintain a “harmonious relation to sexuality” is relatively unexamined territory.

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U.S. Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation and scandals

by David Crary - Associated Press December 9, 2019

Burnout has been a perennial problem for clergy of many faiths.

Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo in Rome on Nov. 12. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Malone and named Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, N.Y., as Buffalo's apostolic administrator. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Faith, Short Take

How to move forward after the resignation of Buffalo’s Bishop Malone

by John J. Hurley December 4, 2019

After the resignation of Bishop Malone, the path forward for the diocese of Buffalo looks long and arduous, writes Canisius College president John J. Hurley, but the Advent season brings hope.

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Buffalo’s Bishop Malone, under fire for handling of sex abuse, resigns

by Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service December 4, 2019

For more than a year, he has faced questions about how he has addressed the clergy sex abuse crisis.

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U.S. bishops discuss varied concerns with Pope Francis during ‘ad limina’ visits

by Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service and Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service December 3, 2019

Archbishop William E. Lori called the meetings “providential.”

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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick faces new sex abuse lawsuit in Newark

by Catholic News Service December 3, 2019

In February, McCarrick was dismissed by the Vatican from the clerical state.

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New wave of sex abuse lawsuits could hit Catholic Church like never before

by Bernard Condon - Associated Press and Jim Mustian - Associated Press December 2, 2019

Associated Press reporting found it could result in thousands of new cases against the church and more than $4 billion in payouts.

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Pennsylvania, New Jersey bishops ask Vatican for McCarrick report

by Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service November 29, 2019

The bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey discussed sexual abuse with Pope Francis in a Thanksgiving Day meeting as part of their ad limina visit.