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Benedict’s brief papacy was marred by the priest sex abuse scandal

Pope Emeritus Benedict’s death Title: Benedict’s brief papacy was marred by the priest sex abuse scandal Author: Corky Siemaszko Publisher: NBC News Date: 01JAN2023 The priest sex-abuse scandal was the albatross around the neck of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s brief eight-year reign as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, according to Vatican analysts. Long-suppressed allegations that priests had been preying

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January 1, 2023 No Comments
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John Allen vs. David von Drehle + Update from the Gulag

Knestout Lifts White’s Suspension Title:  John Allen vs. David von Drehle + Update from the Gulag Author: Father Mark White Publisher: Father Mark White Blog Date: 29JAN2022 Six hundred fifty-three years ago yesterday, a solemn procession carried the bodily remains of St. Thomas Aquinas into the French city of Toulouse. They deposited his bones in

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January 31, 2022 1 Comment
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Pope Benedict faulted over sex abuse claims: New report is just one chapter in his – and Catholic Church’s – fraught record

Pope Benedict faulted Title: Pope Benedict faulted over sex abuse claims: New report is just one chapter in his – and Catholic Church’s – fraught record Author: David Gibson Publisher: The Conversation Date: 29Jan2022 An in-depth report released last week alleges that former Pope Benedict XVI allowed four abusive priests in Munich to remain in ministry. The

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January 29, 2022 No Comments
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Benedict XVI admits ‘incorrect’ info given to abuse inquiry

Benedict XVI Abuse Inquiry Title: Benedict XVI admits ‘incorrect’ info given to abuse inquiry Author: Ines San Martin Publisher: Crux Date: 24JAN2022 After the publication last week of a report on past sexual abuse in the German archdiocese of Munich, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI admitted that a previous statement on his participation in a meeting

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January 25, 2022 No Comments
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As Cardinal Becciu goes to court, Francis’ financial reforms also on trial

Giovanni Angelo Becciu Trial Title: As Cardinal Becciu goes to court, Francis’ financial reforms also on trial Author: Jason Berry Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCR) Date: 27JUL2021 The Vatican is opening criminal proceedings on July 27 against Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a once-powerful cardinal demoted by Pope Francis last fall, and nine other defendants. They are

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July 28, 2021 No Comments
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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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July 2, 2020 No Comments