Vatican City, Feb 24, 2019: Pope Francis has outlined eight points that the Church will focus on in an “all-out battle” against the sexual abuse of minors to, he said, “turn this evil into an opportunity for purification.” “We need to recognize with humility and courage that we stand faceContinue Reading
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, retired Archbishop of Washington, and has ordered him to maintain “a life of prayer and penance” until a canonical trial examines accusations that he sexually abused minors. The Vatican press office said that the previousContinue Reading
Rancagua: Chilean Bishop Alejandro Goić Karmelić has suspended several priests after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against them. He apologized for not following up when the accusations were first brought to his attention. “I would like to ask forgiveness for my actions in this case,” the bishop said in aContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis has told bishops around the world they must adhere to a policy of zero tolerance for clergy who sexually abuse children and begged forgiveness for “a sin that shames us”. In a letter sent on December 28 but released by the Vatican only on Monday, FrancisContinue Reading
Vatican: The Vatican has launched a new website detailing its efforts to protect children from sexual abuse by clergy, including guidelines for verifying people’s identities when recruiting clergy. It’s the first time the Vatican is publishing the documents and resources in one place, including an email and phone number toContinue Reading
Vatican City – Pope Francis has sent a letter to religious superiors and presidents of episcopal conferences, asking for their full cooperation in ending the sexual abuse of minors, and making the Church a safe haven. “Everything possible must be done to rid the Church of the scourge of theContinue Reading