The Danger of Conflating Sexual Abuse With Abuse of Power
COMMENTARY: The February summit of bishops at the Vatican signaled a turning point in how the Church is framing sexual abuse.
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A Victim of Catholic Clergy Sexual Assault Speaks Out
COMMENTARY: Let us unite in bringing the darkness to light and healing to all.
After the Vatican Abuse Summit, What Comes Next?
COMMENTARY: In the wake of the Boston scandal of nearly 20 years ago, we learned that the laity and Church leadership can work together to achieve reform. Today, we have a chance to prove this once again.
'Cupich Plan' for Investigating Bishops Accused of Sex Abuse Faces Rough Road
Critics say focus on metropolitan bishops is flawed, won’t restore public confidence.
Vatican Summit Promises Course Change on Sexual Abuse, Concrete Actions Pending
The 114 episcopal conference presidents taking part in the Feb. 21-24 gathering mostly welcomed the meeting’s outcome and the rare opportunity to discuss face-to-face these issues from a global perspective.
Archbishop Gomez: ‘Crisis of Personal Fidelity’ at the Heart of Church Scandals
Los Angeles archbishop released a statement following the conclusion of the Vatican abuse summit.
The Vatican Abuse Meeting: Passing the McCarrick Test
ANALYSIS: By its end, the Vatican summit felt incomplete, with scant mention made of the root cause and other aspects of abuse.
Abuse Summit Follow-Up to Include New Child-Protection Law for Vatican
Pope Francis will soon issue a motu proprio ‘on the protection of minors and vulnerable persons.’
Head of US Bishops After Vatican Abuse Summit: ‘Intensify the Dallas Charter’
‘There is an urgency in the voice of the survivors to which we must always respond,’ he said.
Day 2 Abuse Summit Discussions Focus on Accountability
Cardinals Cupich and Gracias were among those who spoke Feb. 22.
