Pope Francis: ‘I Had Nothing To Do’ With Father Marko Rupnik Case
Pope Francis, who was reportedly close to Father Rupnik, told the AP he was shocked by the allegations.
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Kansas Clergy Sex-Abuse Investigation Reports 188 Clergy Members Suspected of Crimes
The investigation’s scope spanned 1950-2022 and indicated abuse occurred in all four Catholic dioceses in the state. Archbishop Joseph Naumann said: ‘You cannot read this report without your heart breaking.’
If Thy Right Eye Scandalize Thee: What Should Be Done With Father Rupnik’s Art?
COMMENTARY: Perhaps we can better understand what is at stake by comparing Father Rupnik’s career to that of Gianlorenzo Bernini.
Benedict and Clergy Sexual Abuse: The Leader Who Said ‘No More’
While debate continues about whether he should have done even more as pope to address this scourge, knowledgeable observers agree he initiated a decisive change in how the Church deals with the issue.
The Father Rupnik Case: A Timeline
A closer look at the sequence of events to-date about the investigation and excommunication of the world-renowned Slovenian priest.
Italian Bishops Release Report Evaluating Diocesan Efforts to Prevent Abuse
The report found that 70% of dioceses in Italy had set up counseling centers and that nearly 20,000 people participated in diocesan training sessions on child protection in 2020 and 2021.
BREAKING: Report Details Decades of Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse in Michigan Diocese
The report names 44 priests who ministered in Marquette who have been accused of abuse since the 1940s. Thirty-three of the 44 priests named in the report are known or presumed to be deceased.
Catholic Church Apologizes ‘Unreservedly’ After English Child Sex Abuse Inquiry
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published a report on child sex abuse in England and Wales on Oct. 20.
Father Michael Pfleger of Chicago Removed From Ministry Over New Sexual Abuse Allegations
As is required by archdiocesan child protection policies, the allegation was reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and law enforcement, Cardinal Cupich wrote.
Vatican Confirms East Timor Bishop Under ‘Restrictions’ Related to Sexual Abuse of Minors
The investigation anonymously quotes two alleged victims, now in their 40s, who say the bishop abused his position of power over boys in the area who lived in extreme poverty.
