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Buffalo bishop will not resign over handling of sex abuse
Bishop Richard Malone says he will not resign in wake of local media reports that he mismanaged sexual abuse complaints.
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Washington Catholics call for Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation, pray for victims
The 77-year-old cardinal, the sixth archbishop of Washington, submitted his resignation, as is mandatory, to the pope when he turned 75 two years ago, but it has not been accepted.
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Viganò’s accusations: What we know and what questions they raise
Archbishop Viganò’s explosive letter raises questions about what Pope Francis knew when, but also about Benedict’s sanctions of McCarrick.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope addresses Viganò report, child abuse cover-ups and families with gay children in press conference
Pope Francis said that he trusted people to make their own judgment on Archbishop Viganò’s letter and that parents of gay children should “dialogue, understand, make room for that son or daughter.”
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Pope Francis prays for victims of abuse, for families and for peace in Northern Ireland at Knock
Pope Francis traveled to the Marian shrine of Knock in Ireland’s County Mayo on this rainy Sunday morning and offered prayers for the victims of abuse, for families and for peace in Northern Ireland, three themes that have been at the center of his visit to the emerald isle. After praying in silence for some […]
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Former Vatican envoy pens j’accuse letter in McCarrick case
The letter, an extraordinary j’accuse from a one-time Holy See diplomat, also accuses Pope Francis of having initially rehabilitated McCarrick despite being informed of his penchant for young seminarians in 2013, soon after he was elected pope.
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Pope Francis meets with Irish survivors of abuse
Eight survivors of sex abuse in Ireland had strong words for Pope Francis: “Issue an unqualified apology to all the survivors.”
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Pope Francis’ Dublin visit attracts cheers and protests
Pope Francis had to note the many protests that followed along his parade route in Dublin. Outside Dublin Castle a group held a banner that read, “We Will Never Forget,”’ and chanted “Keep our children safe.”
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Irish Prime Minister to Pope Francis: Use your office to ensure justice for abuse victims
Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, encouraged Pope Francis to “use your office and influence” to ensure that justice is done for sex abuse victims in Ireland and around the world.