November 11, 2022
Vatican confirms it is opening abuse investigation of French cardinal
The Vatican has decided to open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired archbishop of Bordeaux, who admitted in a public letter that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago.
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International
December 19, 2019
Teens sentenced to two years probation for sex assaults at St. Michael’s College School
Three former students at Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School were sentenced to two years probation on Dec. 19 for their part in sexual assaults committed on campus in 2018.
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Canada
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power.
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Faith
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Diocese of Oakland, which serves two California counties in the East Bay area, published Feb. 18 a list of priests, deacons and religious brothers who have worked in the diocese and been credibly accused of abuse, dating back to the diocese's founding in 1962.
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International
VATICAN Catholics need to help the church along a path of "deep spiritual renewal," Pope Francis told Jesuits from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
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Faith
October 4, 2018
Speaking Out: Staying faithful amidst a crisis
Scrolling through my Facebook the past two months as the terrible scandals in the Catholic Church unraveled, my news feed was filled with commentary both disturbing and sad.
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YSN: Speaking Out