
Vatican Clears New Zealand Cardinal John Dew of Abuse Allegations
The archdiocese said on June 5 that New Zealand police had also conducted a lengthy inquiry that led to a decision not to file any charges.
The archdiocese said on June 5 that New Zealand police had also conducted a lengthy inquiry that led to a decision not to file any charges.
Despite the absence of charges, Cardinal Dew, who retired as archbishop of Wellington at the age of 75 last May, continues to refrain from participating in public ministry pending the outcome of the Church’s own investigation.
The German document allows for 'blessings' of homosexual couples and other extramarital arrangements.
The new instructions on the blessing of same-sex couples came just 48 hours after the death of Pope Francis.
The development comes after the DBK received a letter from the Vatican on the same day.
In Minnesota household inspired by St. John Bosco, young single men starting careers and discerning vocations seek to live their faith to fullest together.
The attack took place shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday when a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia drove a black rental car into crowds at a Christmas market in the heart of Magdeburg.
Catholic leaders of evangelization efforts in Germany agree with Bishop Bätzing’s recent diagnosis of the country’s spiritual quandary, but some disagree with the approach Church leadership has taken to address it.
ANALYSIS: The German bishops are expected to decide on taking the next step toward a Synodal Council that has been forbidden by the Vatican.
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