Tag Archives: Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors

“Pope’s advisers say he got abuse victim’s letter, despite denial” & related article

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sylvia
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Assertion comes after Francis’s visit to South America was met with protests over contentious bishop CBC News    World The Associated Press Posted: Feb 05, 2018 7:10 AM ET     Last Updated: Feb 05, 2018 7:10 AM ET Pope Francis leaves at … Continue reading →

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“Contrite pope apologises for sexual abuse comments that ‘wounded many'” & related article

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Sylvia
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Reuters 22 January 2018 Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis, in an extremely rare act of self-criticism, apologised to victims of clerical sex abuse on Sunday, acknowledging he had “wounded many” in comments defending a Chilean … Continue reading →

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No more excuses

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sylvia
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Earlier today I posted the following: 21 September 2017  “Pope candidly admits Church ‘arrived late’ in confronting abuse” & related article I said I would comment.  The article and what I have read elsewhere on the Holy Father’s comments annoyed … Continue reading →

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New York’s Catholic Church seeks $100 million loan to pay priest victims

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Sylvia
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MSN 01 March 2017 Reuters Jonathan Allen The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is seeking permission for a $100 million mortgage on some of its valuable Manhattan property to fund its compensation program for people sexually abused by its … Continue reading →

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“Pope Francis reversed decisions to kick paedophiles out of the priesthood” & related articles

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sylvia
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metro.co.ukSunday 26 Feb 2017 12:53 pm Charles White The Pope has made some controversial decisions while leading the Catholic church (Picture: Pierpaolo Scavuzzo/AGF/REX/Shutterstock) Pope Francis has reduced punishments for paedophile priests who abused children as young as 12. The leader … Continue reading →

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“Prominent French priest and Vatican adviser accused in sex scandal” & related articles

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sylvia
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RNS   Religion News ServiceMay 20, 2016 By David Gibson and Tom Heneghan Photo courtesy of By Peter Potrowl, via Wikimedia Commons Monsignor Tony Anatrella during a conference in Lille (Nord, France). (RNS) For years, seminaries and monasteries around France sent students … Continue reading →

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“Abuse victims wounded by bishops’ defensive posture, says papal commission member” & related article

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sylvia
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CatholicCulture.org August 10, 2016 A member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said that a defensive posture on the part of Church leaders has caused deep wounds to abuse victims. “I’ve heard from survivors, had they had … Continue reading →

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“Papal abuse commission steers clear of Pell-Saunders dispute” & related articles

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Sylvia
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Catholic Culture Catholic World News – June 04, 2015 After a member of the special papal commission on sexual abuse unleashed a public attack on Cardinal George Pell, the full commission released a statement that endorsed neither the attack nor … Continue reading →

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“Bishop resigns years after conviction for shielding paedophile priest” & related article

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Sylvia
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 Pope Francis accepts resignation of Robert Finn as he faces pressure to deal with Bishop Juan Barros of Chile, accused of similar crime The Guardian (UK) Tuesday 21 April 2015 14.10 BST Last modified on Tuesday 21 April 2015 15.16 BST Stephanie … Continue reading →

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“Vatican plans to move on sexual abuse responsibility” & related articles

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Sylvia
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The Australian AFP April 17, 2015 12:00AM The Vatican is preparing to introduce legal procedures to establish the responsibilities of bishops and Catholic hierarchy found guilty of protecting priests who have sexually abused children, a spokesman said yesterday. The issue … Continue reading →

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