Contradictions in Pope Francis’s remarks on sex abuse are frustrating reporters The pope recently made two claims about the sex abuse crisis, and his knowledge of it, that do not sit comfortably side by side. Opinion Phil Lawler • May 30, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Pope’s new motu proprio on reporting sex abuse has the ‘fatal flaw’ of clericalism: theologian 'The sad history of the McCarrick scandal demonstrates that policies are only as reliable as the officials who enforce them,' pointed out Phil Lawler. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • May 24, 2019Jun 18, 2021
NBC report on ‘ultra-conservative’ Catholics smears Steve Bannon, anti-globalists Engel was trying to defend Pope Francis' open borders stance Blogs Stephen Kokx • May 1, 2019Jun 18, 2021
New book confirms Viganò’s report that Pope Francis knew about McCarrick abuse The author claims that for Pope Francis, McCarrick’s abuse of seminarians 'was not enough in his eyes to condemn him.' Blogs Maike Hickson • Feb 18, 2019Jun 18, 2021
In heavily-plagiarized speech, Vatican spokesman accuses Archbishop Viganò of ‘lies’ Fr. Thomas Rosica's lecture contained portions that were drawn from other authors without attribution. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Feb 15, 2019Apr 23, 2024
Archbishop Viganò: Vatican Abuse Summit ignores real problem, Pope has ‘lost credibility’ Viganò said there is 'no sign' that Pope Francis, along with organizers, is willing to 'attend to the real causes' of the clerical abuse crisis. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Feb 15, 2019Jun 18, 2021
US Bishop: Opposition to Cardinal Cupich ‘guided by the Evil One’ Bishop Robert Gruss condemned Roman Catholic Faithful, which will visit South Dakota later this month to learn more about parishioners' experiences with the now-Archbishop of Chicago. News Lisa Bourne • Feb 13, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Catholic mom begs US bishops: ‘Stand up and lead us’ 'Our hearts ache because we don’t believe Jesus would want his Church in this state.' News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Feb 5, 2019Apr 23, 2024
Vancouver archdiocesan newspaper criticized Vigano letters, won’t print responses defending him The paper's editor says they are trying to build unity in the Church. News Lisa Bourne and John-Henry Westen • Feb 4, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Ex-cardinal McCarrick could be defrocked soon, Vatican sources tell Reuters One of the sources said McCarrick's laicization would be the most prominent in modern times. News Martin M. Barillas • Jan 17, 2019Jun 18, 2021