Illinois doctor: Newman miracle depositions were ‘spiritual experiences’
CHICAGO (CNS) — When the Vatican announced Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.
Church credibility ruined by silent hypocrisy, sister tells summit
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The hypocrisy of Catholic leaders who claimed to be guardians of morality yet remained silent about clerical sexual abuse has...
Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, says German cardinal
Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.
Bishops must see press as allies, not enemies, Mexican journalist says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If they are truly serious about fighting clerical sex abuse, bishops must join forces with journalists and not view them as enemies plotting against the Catholic Church, Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki said.
Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an opulent Vatican room designed in the 16th century for papal meetings with kings, a cardinal read, “We confess that we have shielded the guilty and have silenced those who have been harmed.”
Measures to help protect minors are imminent, summit moderator says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the four-day Vatican summit on the protection of minors has ended, the work to ensure that laws and concrete actions are in place is just beginning, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi.
Pope: No more excuses; time for ‘all-out battle’ against crime of abuse
The time has come for an “all-out battle” against the abuse of minors, erasing this abominable crime from the face of the earth, Pope Francis said, closing a global four-day summit on child protection in the Catholic Church.
Summit affirms need to hold bishops accountable, U.S. bishops’ president says
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican summit on child protection and the
clerical sexual abuse crisis affirmed the U.S. bishops’ strong belief that
bishops and cardinals...
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Diocese launches Family Prayer Guide to accompany new apostolic exhortation ‘Complete My Joy’
For many Catholics, the thought of praying out loud at home with family members is daunting, suggesting moments of awkward pauses and fumbled words. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
