Archbishop Viganò’s explosive letter raises questions about what Pope Francis knew when, but also about Benedict’s sanctions of McCarrick.
Sexual Abuse
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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.
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After the abuse scandals, “a need for real healing”: An interview with Ireland’s Liz Murphy
The Irish people “have struggled and come through because they have faith,” says Sister Liz Murphy, R.S.M., on the eve of a visit from Pope Francis.
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Decisions regarding accused clerics in Buffalo are focus of new scrutiny
The Diocese of Buffalo faces criticism that it has mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct by priests and as it weathers calls for an independent investigation into its practices.
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What Pope Francis faces in Ireland
Pope Francis visits to meet the Irish people who have been so grievously wounded by the sexual abuse of minors and other related scandals over decades.