Articles tagged Clerical Sexual Abuse

Lourdes bishop says he hopes to decide on removal of Rupnik mosaics by spring

In 2008, Fr. Rupnik was responsible for designing the facade of the Basilica of the Rosary at the Shrine of Lourdes to mark the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Feb 6, 2024Feb 9, 2024

Protestant Church in Germany has had over 9,000 sex abuse victims since 1946: report

The Protestant Church in Germany (EKD) abuse study proves that priestly celibacy, traditional sexual morals, and the 'steep' Catholic hierarchy are not primarily to blame for the abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jan 30, 2024Jan 31, 2024

Pro-LGBT Swiss laypeople threaten to cut funds to diocese over transparency, sexual morality

On November 8, the lay-dominated Synodal Council of the Catholic Church in the Swiss canton of Lucerne decided to withhold a part of the church tax from the Diocese of Basel if Bishop Felix Gmür does not meet their demands,

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Andreas Wailzer

• Nov 11, 2023Nov 13, 2023

English dioceses ban Fr. Rupnik’s artwork while Vatican continues its promotion

A spokesman for the Diocese of Plymouth stated that 'in line with the position being adopted by other dioceses, it has been decided that it would be totally inappropriate to continue to endorse, display, or use any copies of Fr Marko Rupnik’s artwork in any way.'

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Michael Haynes

• Oct 10, 2023Oct 11, 2023

Sex abuse victims demand Pope Francis remove Archbishop Fernández at protest in Rome

Protesters carried signs saying ‘Fernández must go,’ and others held an image of Pope Francis embracing Fernández with the words: ‘They knew and they did nothing.’

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Michael Haynes

• Sep 28, 2023Sep 28, 2023

Pro-LGBT retired New York bishop invalidly attempts marriage in civil ceremony

Bishop Howard Hubbard, 84, has denied accusations that he himself ever abused anyone, allegations that now form the subject of an ecclesiastical investigation.

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Louis Knuffke

• Aug 3, 2023Aug 3, 2023

Jesuits confirm expulsion of disgraced Fr. Rupnik after he accepted dismissal

Fr. Rupnik is officially out of the Jesuits, but he remains a priest and now has arguably more freedom, in addition to continued Vatican support of his 'art.'

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Michael Haynes

• Jul 24, 2023Jul 25, 2023

Archbishop Fernández will oversee sex abuse cases despite questionable record on predator priests

The archbishop, who authored a controversial book about the 'art of kissing,' is receiving fresh scrutiny for his own record responding to cases of sexual abuse.

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Michael Haynes

• Jul 11, 2023Jul 12, 2023

Fr. Rupnik’s art center defends alleged serial abuser from ‘defamatory, unproven accusations’

Rupnik’s Rome-based Aletti Center issued a statement of support for the disgraced priest, arguing that the Jesuit superiors have misrepresented the facts regarding his actions.

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Michael Haynes

• Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023

Archdiocese of Philadelphia accused of covering up ‘sexual abuse’ by college chaplain

Jane Doe’s suit argues that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ‘aided and cover-up the mass sexual abuse’ committed by former priest Kevin McGoldrick.

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Michael Haynes

• May 5, 2023

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Articles tagged Clerical Sexual Abuse

Lourdes bishop says he hopes to decide on removal of Rupnik mosaics by spring

Protestant Church in Germany has had over 9,000 sex abuse victims since 1946: report

Pro-LGBT Swiss laypeople threaten to cut funds to diocese over transparency, sexual morality

English dioceses ban Fr. Rupnik’s artwork while Vatican continues its promotion

Sex abuse victims demand Pope Francis remove Archbishop Fernández at protest in Rome

Pro-LGBT retired New York bishop invalidly attempts marriage in civil ceremony

Jesuits confirm expulsion of disgraced Fr. Rupnik after he accepted dismissal

Archbishop Fernández will oversee sex abuse cases despite questionable record on predator priests

Fr. Rupnik’s art center defends alleged serial abuser from ‘defamatory, unproven accusations’

Archdiocese of Philadelphia accused of covering up ‘sexual abuse’ by college chaplain