Why dealing with abuse crisis means rediscovering the purpose of priesthood 'The solution to abuse is not to cast off the ideal but to emphasize it anew.' Blogs Peter Kwasniewski • Apr 30, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Francis supporters ‘embarrassed’ by Benedict’s abuse crisis letter. Others call it ‘extraordinary’ Catholics who see Pope Francis as a champion of change tended to hold the Pope Emeritus’ letter in derision. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Apr 11, 2019Jun 18, 2021
VIDEO: Top takeaways from Pope Benedict’s letter on abuse crisis It gives as a solution to the crisis a return to a demonstrative belief in God and also a return to respect for the Holy Eucharist. Blogs John-Henry Westen • Apr 11, 2019Apr 29, 2023
Pope Francis refuses resignation of French cardinal questionably convicted of coverup Cardinal Philippe Barbarin maintains his innocence. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Mar 19, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Catholics protest bishop’s removal of priest who complained about another priest’s sex harassment 'A grave injustice has been inflicted by Bishop Raica against Fr. Matthew Cowan.' News Martin M. Barillas • Mar 8, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Is French cardinal convicted of sex-abuse cover up latest victim of anti-Catholic witch hunt? Cardinal Philippe Barbarin was found guilty of covering up a crime that took place more than two decades before he became archbishop. Opinion Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Mar 7, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Jailed Cdl. Pell would likely win appeal based on ‘unreasonable’ guilty verdict: experts Many hold that Cardinal Pell was wrongfully convicted of sexual abuse. News Lianne Laurence • Mar 1, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Jailed Cdl. Pell is victim of anti-Catholic witch hunt, critics maintain 'Card. Pell is being treated worse than McCarrick ever was. And unlike McCarrick, the case against him is flimsy and the allegations suspicious.' News Lianne Laurence • Feb 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Pell maintains his innocence, plans to appeal his sex-abuse conviction Many people in the Vatican also "believe he's innocent," but he may face jail in Australia. News Lianne Laurence • Feb 26, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Vatican laicizes disgraced ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick ‘The Holy Father has recognized the definitive nature of this decision made in accord with law, i.e. admitting of no further recourse.’ News Martin M. Barillas and Diane Montagna • Feb 16, 2019Jun 18, 2021