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Becciu did not pay to accuse Pell, a document proves it

Neustar AUSTRAC GoDaddy DotCatholic Title: Becciu did not pay to accuse Pell, a document proves it Author: Nico Spuntoni Publisher: La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana (Daily Compass) Date: 09APR2022 A document emerges from Australia, which the Compass has been able to view, which certifies that the money transited from the Vatican to Australia has nothing to

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The time is ripe for a clergy abuse inquiry in Latin America

Clergy Abuse Latin America Title: The time is ripe for a clergy abuse inquiry in Latin America Author: Adalberto Mendez Lopez Publisher: Aljazeera Date: 29MAR2022 Over the past few years, several countries in Europe have launched new inquiries into the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests. Most recently, following the release of new data

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In shockingly frank deposition, former bishop admits moving alleged abusers from treatment to ministry

Bishop Howard Hubbard Abuse Title: In shockingly frank deposition, former bishop admits moving alleged abusers from treatment to ministry Author: Kevin Clarke Publisher: America Magazine Date: 04APR2022 In testimony conducted over four days in April 2021, Bishop Howard Hubbard, the former leader of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., described in unusually frank terms how he

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Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules

Becciu dispensed from pontifical secret Title: Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules Author: Hannah Brockhaus Publisher: Catholic News Agency (CNA) Date:  30MAR2022 Cardinal Angelo Becciu can testify against his fellow defendant in the Vatican finance trial, the self-described “security consultant” Cecilia Marogna, a judge ruled on Wednesday.The Vatican’s

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Vatican insider expects residential school apology in Canada

Gerard O’Connell CTV News Title: Vatican insider expects residential school apology in Canada Authors:  Lisa LaFlamme & Daniel Otis Publisher: CTV News Date: 28MAR2022 Author and longtime Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell expects Pope Francis will want to be in Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system.“He said he wanted

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Pope releases Vatican reform, gives weight to fighting abuse

Pope Releases Vatican Reform Title: Pope releases Vatican reform, gives weight to fighting abuse Author: Nicole Winfield Publisher: ABC News/Associated Press Date: 20MAR2022 ROME — Pope Francis released his long-awaited reform program of the Holy See bureaucracy on Saturday that envisages greater decision-making roles for the laity and gives new institutional weight to efforts to

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Chile’s new leader puts bishops on notice over legacy of abuse scandals

Gabriel Boric Catholic Bishops Title: Chile’s new leader puts bishops on notice over legacy of abuse scandals Author: Ines San Martin Publisher: Crux Date: 19MAR2022 ROME – Gabriel Boric, the charismatic former student activist who swept to the presidency in Chile last December and is now the second-youngest head of state in the world, marked

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Catholic Church ‘should be more like Alcoholics Anonymous’

Canon lawyer Tom Doyle Title: Catholic Church ‘should be more like Alcoholics Anonymous’ Author: Sarah Mac Donald Publisher: The Tablet Date: 10MAR2022 The early church was probably more like AA in the way it was run, than the Church today, said Dr Tom Doyle. Prostock-studio / Alamy A leading canon lawyer has said that the

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Pope Francis’ ‘Zanchetta problem’

Pope Francis’ ‘Zanchetta problem’ Title: Pope Francis’ ‘Zanchetta problem’ Authors: Ed. Condon and JD Flynn Publisher: The Pillar Date: 05MAR2022 The criminal conviction of Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta for the sexual abuse of seminarians has sent shock waves through the Argentine Catholic Church, and the Vatican. The conviction also raises questions about the credibility of Pope

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