French Catholics are enraged by new confessions of clerical sexual abuse
A highly respected French cardinal is under the spotlight for misconduct with a 14-year-old girl, 35 years ago.
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Articles tagged Eric De Moulins-beaufort
Pope insists traditionalist FSSP priests must concelebrate new rite Chrism Mass: French archbishop
Since the publication of Pope Francis’ unfamous motu proprio in July of last year, much confusion still remains as to how the decree applies.
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French bishop bows in fear to the state, backtracks on defense of seal of confession
The head of the French bishops backtracked after first saying that the ‘seal of confession’ is ‘stronger than the laws of the republic.’
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Explosive report on clergy sex abuse in France due out Tuesday
The revelation that there might be 10,000 or more victims over the past 70 years will be a serious blow to the already-weakened Catholic Church in the country.
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French bishops mobilize against 30-person rule at Mass
‘If certain persons … are fined at the end of the Mass, they should refuse to pay the fine on the spot,’ one bishop said, explaining his lawyer would take care of it.
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French faithful joyfully return to worship as churches reopen after more than two months in lockdown
Masses resumed over the weekend in several dioceses, but some bishops have chosen to keep their churches closed.
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French bishop calls for baptism records to drop ‘mother-father,’ adapt to ‘complex’ families
Some diocesan bishops are rejecting the recommended reform that uses 'catch-all' phrases for parents.
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New French bishops’ head follows pope in linking sex abuse crisis to power abuse
Bishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort made no mention of the link between homosexuality and clergy misconduct.
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French archbishop ‘delighted’ to participate in dedication of mosque
Reims Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort shared the 'joy' of the Muslim population, which exceeds 20 percent in a city with rich Catholic heritage.
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