(OSV News) — Jesuit Father Hans Zollner is urging Catholics to make prayer for abuse victims a central focus this Lent, saying the Church’s spiritual response to sexual abuse remains …
Clerical Abuse
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Bishop Artur Wazny of Sosnowiec framed the publication of the partial report as a moment of “deep pain,” “shame” and “necessary purification.”
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Irish survivor David Ryan, whose tragic story of the abuse he and his brother suffered at a Spiritan-run school, was the subject of a 2022 documentary.
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Judge Christopher E. McGraugh of the 22nd Judicial Court in St. Louis has granted a request to continue the case until March 26.
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“As we have repeatedly acknowledged, the sexual abuse of minors long ago has brought shame upon our Church.” Cardinal Dolan said.
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Catholics in immigration detention centers have “spiritual rights” that Catholic clergy should be allowed to serve, Pope Leo XIV said.
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“If we lean on each other and together rely on Jesus Christ, as a church, we will be renewed, and together bear much fruit for the kingdom of God.”
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A confirmation hearing is to begin Nov. 17, with testimony scheduled through Dec. 4. Survivors will take the stand Dec. 2 to share their personal experiences.
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Pope urges Catholic leaders across Asia to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ stance on abuse
by UCA Newsby UCA NewsThe first National Safeguarding Conference, held in the Catholic-majority Philippines,, drew more than 300 bishops, religious superiors and lay experts.
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Survivors warn papal commission that abusers, retaliation still a problem
by Carol Glatzby Carol Glatz“The primary need from victims/survivors is not financial compensation but rather recognition of harm, genuine apologies, and meaningful action to prevent future abuses,” said the 103-page report, which was released …
