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Former President of Ireland says some of Church teaching is “long past its sell-by date”

Mary McAleese Canon Law Title: Former President of Ireland says some of Church teaching is “long past its sell-by date” Author: Irish Central Staff Publisher: Irish Central Date: 25SEP2020 Mary McAleese, a self-described “woman of faith,” is critical of some aspects of the Catholic Church Mary McAleese, who served as the President of Ireland between

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Top expert fears abuse of minors within families has increased during lockdown

Hans Zollner Lockdown Fears Title: Top expert fears abuse of minors within families has increased during lockdown Author: Ines San Martin Publisher: Crux Date: 25SEP2020 ROSARIO, Argentina – Father Hans Zollner, arguably one of the most prominent Church officials working on abuse prevention, says he understands the frustration some victims feel upon not seeing “immediate

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Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid financial scandal

Cardinal Angelo Becciu Resigns Title: Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid financial scandal Author: Gerard O’Connell Publisher: America Media Date: 24SEP2020 In a stunning decision, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Italian cardinal, Angelo Becciu, from his position as prefect of the Congregation for Saints. The cardinal has also renounced all the rights

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Archbishop John Myers, retired Newark archbishop, dead at 79

Archbishop John Myers Deceased Title: Archbishop John Myers, retired Newark archbishop, dead at 79 Author: Catholic News Agency Staff Publisher: Catholic News Agency (CNA) Date: 24SEP2020 Archbishop John J. Myers, emeritus archbishop of Newark, has died at 79. Myers was from 2001 until 2016 the Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey. He was before that Bishop

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Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church Podcast

Crisis Episode 3: What Caused the Crisis? Show Notes

Podcast: Crisis Episode 3 Title: Crisis Episode 3: What Caused the Crisis? Show Notes Podcast: Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church Host: Karna Lozoya Publisher: The Catholic Project Date: 23SEP2020 How did the Catholic Church become a place where abusers could hide? Were men who were prone to abuse drawn to the priesthood? Crisis considers

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Update: “Remonstratio Placed Out of Time“

Placed Out of Time Title: Update: “Remonstratio Placed Out of Time” Author: Father Mark White Publisher: Father Mark White Blog Date: 22SEP2020 On June 17, my canon lawyer received a letter from the Congregation of the Clergy in Rome. The letter said two things. 1. My lawyer never had standing to speak on my behalf.

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Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church Podcast

Church’s ongoing clergy abuse scandals recounted in new podcast

Clergy Abuse Crisis Podcasts Title: Church’s ongoing clergy abuse scandals recounted in new podcast Author: Christopher White Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCR) Date: 19SEP2020 As U.S. Catholics await the release of the Vatican’s report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was laicized by Pope Francis for serial sexual abuse, a new podcast chronicles the scourge

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Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church Podcast

Crisis: Episode 2: Show Notes

Podcast: Crisis Episode 2 Title: Crisis: Episode 2: Show Notes Podcast: Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church Host: Karna Lozoya Publisher: The Catholic Project Date: 16SEP2020 Sexual abuse by clergy of the Catholic Church is not a new problem. “How Did We Get Here?” looks at the early signs in the 1950’s and walks

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