Pope Benedict XVI’s disgust over the abuse scandals was evident
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The late Pope Benedict XVI’s disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made...
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Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced he is filing a defamation lawsuit in Quebec against a...
French bishops set up national church court recommended by abuse report
By CNS – France’s Catholic bishops have set up what they believe to be the world’s first major national church...
Jesuit artist under restrictions after allegations
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Slovenian Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik, whose mosaics decorate chapels in the Vatican, all over Europe,...
Two religious orders face off in Montreal courtroom over abuse liability
By François Gloutnay, CNS – The Grey Nuns of Montreal are asking a Canadian court that the Congregation of Holy...
Irish archbishop criticises ‘pathetic responses’ to clergy abuse
By Sarah MacDonald, CNS – Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin has lashed out at the “pathetic responses” to victims of...
Nigerian nuns raise awareness on rape, violence against women
By Valentine Iwenwanne, CNS – Nigerian sisters and their communities are raising awareness about violence against women and child abuse...
Retired French archbishop admits ‘inappropriate gestures’ toward woman
By CNS – The retired archbishop of Strasbourg, France, admitted making “inappropriate gestures” to an adult woman when he was...
Vatican confirms it is opening abuse investigation of French cardinal
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican has decided to open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired...
