Clerical Abuse Archives - Page 2 of 7

As Vatican ambassadors meet in Rome, Viganò steals spotlight with interview

Jun 12, 2019

During his homily inaugurating the gathering of papal envoys at the Vatican, Cardinal Parolin presented the “best credentials” for their role. While former nuncio and papal-accuser Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò was not in attendance, he wasn’t being silent.

By Claire Giangravè

Italian bishops decree ‘moral obligation’ to report abuse to police

May 24, 2019

Italian bishops deliver excuses on streamlining marriage annulments and reducing the number of dioceses, but bring results on child protection.

By Claire Giangravè

Advocate says pope read, liked new book on gays in the Vatican

May 10, 2019

Pope Francis read a book on homosexuality in the Vatican and said he already knew that most of the clergy it mentioned were gay, a prominent advocate in the fight against clerical abuse said.

By Claire Giangravè

Challenging pope on multiple fronts, Bannon wants to train gladiators

Apr 1, 2019

Steve Bannon, the architect behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s election, has said he intends to spark a populist revolution in the Catholic Church and that he has more than one bone to pick with the Vatican, insisting they’ve got it wrong on issues such as the clerical sexual abuse scandals, China and populism.

By Elise Harris and John L. Allen Jr.

Peru bishop wants excommunication for abuse scandals, not just defrocking

Mar 25, 2019

Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri, Peru believes current punishments for both the crime of clerical sexual abuse (usually expulsion from the clerical state) and the cover-up are ineffective, and suggested harsher penalties including excommunication.

By Elise Harris

Movement leader says Christ is key to recovery from abuse scandals

Mar 18, 2019

For one prominent member of the Italy-based Communion and Liberation movement, the recent clerical abuse scandals are an invitation not only to re-think policies of accountability, but they are an opportunity for a renewal of faith.

By Elise Harris