Category: Opinion

Madonnina
Opinion

Opinion: Kieran Tapsell responds to release of Vatican “vademecum” or handbook in dealing with clerical abuse allegations.

Kieran Tapsell Vatican Vademecum Title: Opinion: Kieran Tapsell responds to release of Vatican “vademecum” or handbook in dealing with clerical abuse allegations. Author: Kieran Tapsell Publisher: Pontifical Secret website. Date: 18JUL2020 Kieran Tapsell It is true that Pope Francis has not made reporting to the civil authorities mandatory under canon law. The problem with his

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Madonnina
Opinion

‘Pray for Your Poor Uncle,’ a Predatory Priest Told His Victims

Pray For Uncle Ted Title: ‘Pray for Your Poor Uncle,’ a Predatory Priest Told His Victims Author: Elizabeth Bruenig Publisher: NYTimes Date: 15JUL2020 As former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick became a powerful figure in the church, several boys from one family say he targeted them Rain fell in New York City four days before Christmas of

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Opinion

Disgraced Catholic Priest Francis Trauger Pleads Guilty, SNAP Reacts

Trauger Guilty SNAP Reacts Title: Disgraced Catholic Priest Francis Trauger Pleads Guilty, SNAP Reacts Authors: SNAP Contact: Michael McDonnell & Zach Hiner Publisher: SNAP Date: 08JUL2020 A former Catholic priest and serial child abuser from Levittown, Francis (Frank) X. Trauger, will plead guilty to charges he sexually assaulted two boys. We are grateful to the police

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Opinion

Isolated Pope Francis Faces Yet Another Setback in Pandemic

Pope Francis Vatican Scandals Title: Isolated Pope Francis Faces Yet Another Setback in Pandemic Author: Francis X. Rocca Publisher: The Wall Street Journal Date: 07JUL2020 Coronavirus comes as the Vatican has struggled in recent years with scandals and financial woes VATICAN CITY—The world-wide restrictions on public events to deal with the coronavirus pandemic are the latest

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Opinion

Analysis: As Archbishop Viganò denounces Vatican II, the Vatican is not speaking

Silent Vatican Vigano McCarrick Title: Analysis: As Archbishop Viganò denounces Vatican II, the Vatican is not speaking Author: JD Flynn Publisher: Catholic News Agency Date: 01JUL2020 Denver Newsroom, Jul 1, 2020 / 11:35 am MT (CNA).- When Archbishop Carlo Viganò made headlines in August 2018, it was for a sweeping open letter that accused Church officials

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Opinion

Justice for victims

Justice For Victims Indonesia Title: Justice for victims Author: Editorial Board Publisher: The Jakarta Post Date: 01JUL2020 More and more victims of sexual violence in Indonesia are speaking up, including those allegedly assaulted in religious communities. Most recently the Depok, West Java, Police arrested a church caretaker for allegedly molesting at least 20 children under his tutelage

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Opinion

The Orchards of Police and Priests: lessons from clergy abuse scandal

Police Priests Lessons Kelly Title: The Orchards of Police and Priests: lessons from clergy abuse scandal Author: Pastor Kelly Publisher: Ronald United Methodist Church Blog Date: 30JUN2020 “In seminary, you’re taught to use your power for service, and corruption happens when you lose the service and it’s only about that power.” – Jim Keenan, a Jesuit

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Opinion

We need to talk about David Haas

McCarrick Vanier Haas Abuse Title: We need to talk about David Haas Author: Jamie Manson Publisher: National Catholic Reporter Date: 30JUN2020 I first heard about sexual abuse allegations against composer David Hass from a Facebook friend in a post last week. “I haven’t heard much talk about this among progressive Catholics,” she wrote. “Maybe our hearts

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