Pope Francis ‘very moved’ by support from Canadian bishops, says nuncio
CORNWALL, Ont. – Pope Francis is grateful for the support of Canada’s bishops during this time of difficulty in the Church, said the Vatican’s ambassador to Canada.
Bob Brehl: Will Vatican meeting lead to real change?
Frustrated by the Church’s inability to defuse long-running clergy sex scandals, Pope Francis has summoned the worldwide presidents of Catholic bishops conferences to the Vatican in February to find better ways to protect children and eradicate predatory priests.
Editorial: Confront the past
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was long, emotional and painful, but necessary as an act of a nation’s contrition after facilitating decades of abuse at residential schools.
U2's Bono meets Pope Francis to sign charity agreement
Vatican-China deal could be signed in late September, media reports say
Vatican publishes list of bishops, youth to participate at synod
Satan is attacking bishops by revealing their sins, Pope says
Laity must have role in formation of priests, fighting clericalism, Vatican official says
Fr. Thomas Reese: Doubts about Viganò’s accusations aside, Pope Francis needs a better response
Pope Francis makes 'urgent' appeal to prevent clerical sex abuse
VATICAN – "No effort must be spared" to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and "to prevent the possibility of their being covered up," Pope Francis said in a letter addressed "to the people of God."