Cardinal Godfried Danneels Dies at 85
The archbishop emeritus of Mechelen-Brussels was a controversial ‘reformer’ who jokingly admitted to being part of a ‘mafia’ club that tried to prevent Benedict XVI’s election in 2005.
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Cardinal-Elect De Kesel Brings Problematic Record on Handling Clergy Abuse Allegations
The Belgian archbishop has drawn criticism for his handling as a local bishop of five separate sexual abuse files.
Still Controversial: Cardinal Danneels and the Conclave of 2005
German journalist Paul Badde recounts the actions of the Belgian cardinal — whose participation in the recent family synod drew criticism — at the time of Pope Benedict XVI’s election.
Synod’s Final Report Rests With Pope Francis
NEWS ANALYSIS: General satisfaction with the final document, papal warnings against legalism and concerns over the interpretation of paragraphs relating to pastoral care of remarried divorcees marked the end of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family.
