The Catholic Church should re-examine how “pontifical secret” is applied in clerical sex abuse cases so there is greater transparency […]
Vatican Official Urges Reconsidering ‘Pontifical Secret’ in Abuse Cases Read Post »
When it comes to the abuse of children by members of the clergy, using secrecy to hide problems rather than
Irish Archbishop: Secrecy Must ‘Go out the Window’ Read Post »
The Catholic Church needs “new legal structures of accountability” for bishops accused of sexual abuse or of negligence in handling
Cardinal Cupich: New Structures to Ensure Bishops’ Accountability Read Post »
If they are truly serious about fighting clerical sex abuse, bishops must join forces with journalists and not view them
At the Summit: Bishops Must See Press as Allies, not Enemies Read Post »
The hypocrisy of Catholic leaders who claimed to be guardians of morality yet remained silent about clerical sexual abuse has
African Women Religious: Church Credibility Ruined by Silent Hypocrisy Read Post »
In an opulent Vatican room designed in the 16th century for papal meetings with kings, a cardinal read, “We confess
Pope, Bishops Look at What They Have done, Failed to do to Prevent Abuse Read Post »
Immediately after asking bishops and religious superiors to be concrete in confronting the clerical sexual abuse crisis and the need
Bishops at Summit Consider 21 Action Items to Handle, Prevent Abuse Read Post »
This week’s Vatican abuse scandal summit, which ends on February 24, may be expected to produce big solutions to the
Fruits From a Summit? Read Post »
“Every time I refused to have sex with him, he would beat me,” an abuse survivor from Africa told Pope
At Summit, Survivors Expose ‘Cancer’ of Clergy Sex Abuse – Including African Voices Read Post »
