Give up gossiping for Lent, pope suggests
"It's something that because of original sin we all have, and it leads us to condemn others," the pope said. "We are experts in finding the bad things in others and not seeing our own."
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Vigil for abuse survivors
Survivors of clerical sex abuse attend a vigil near the Vatican Feb. 21.
Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When presented
with an accusation that a priest has sexually abused a child, “whether it’s
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En un mundo herido por el pecado, donde las miles de personas se esfuerzan para sobrevivir, el amor de Cristo ofrece esperanza.
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s “sad” situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
