Archbishop Scicluna Clergy Abuse Title: Top Vatican investigator on sex abuse says church must empower victims Author: Claire Giangrave Publisher: Religion News Service Date: 02JUL2020 VATICAN CITY (RNS) — It’s been more than a year since Pope Francis issued his historic document, “Vos Est Lux Mundi (You are the light of the world),” and ushered in
Rozanski Velis Weldon Editorial Title: Rozanski’s actions in sex abuse case sets path for change in motion (Editorial) Authors: The Republican Editorials Publisher: MassLive Media Date: 02JUN2020 “I was raped.” The claim by a Berkshire County man that he had been repeatedly raped and molested as altar boy by one of the most revered figures in
Seal Confession Unsealed LAW Title: New laws to better support victims of child sexual abuse Author: Press Release Publisher: ACT Government Date: 02JUL2020 New laws introduced today in the ACT Legislative Assembly change the way that evidence laws operate to support access to justice for victims of child sexual abuse. Specifically, these changes ensure that information
Laudato Si Child Protection Title: Laudato Si’ gets more attention in Church than child protection, expert says Author: Elise Ann Allen Publisher: Crux Date: 01JUL2020 ROME – A leading expert says that the Catholic Church still has a long way to go in acknowledging and being aware of sexual abuse, pointing out that the pope’s
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
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
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
National Plenary Council Reports Title: National Plenary Council Discernment Reports. Author: Terry Fewtrell and Andrew Phelan Publisher: John Menadue – Pearls and Irritations Date: 29JUN2020 The purpose of the Discernment reports is, seemingly, to inform the development of an agenda for the formal sessions of the Plenary Council of the Australian Catholic Church. The documents are
Catholics Want Reform Title: Catholics want reform Author: Peter Johnstone Publisher: John Menadue – Pearls and Irritations Date: 30JUN2020 Catholics are rising up and accepting responsibility for renewing their Church. Catholics across Australia and New Zealand have met via Zoom to support the growing movement for reform of the Catholic Church. Representatives of 17 reform groups
Pontifical Secret Pandemic Lessons Title: Disinfecting denial and secrecy Author: Nuala Kenny Publisher: LaCroix International Date: 29JUN2020 “Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known” (Matthew 10, 26-28) Courageous proclamation of the “good news” of God’s love for us is the heart of Jesus’ mission. He is unwavering