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, 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.”
Life Choices shelters new life for unborn, family stability via CDA funds
For Celeste and her husband of 17 years, the thought of having another child was too much for them to bear.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
Feast of St. Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp, a disciple of the Apostle and evangelist St. John and bishop of Smyrna, (now Izmir, Turkey), is known to later generations primarily through the account of his martyrdom, rather than by a formal biography.
Vatican official urges reconsidering ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church should re-examine how “pontifical secret” is applied in clerical sex abuse cases so there is greater transparency in the cases and it is not invoked “to hide problems,” said a canon lawyer and Vatican official.
