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“Pope and cardinals consider regional tribunals for abuse cases” & related articles

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Sylvia
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The Catholic Herald posted Thursday, 1 Mar 2018 by Junno Arocho Esteves Pope Francis leads a meeting of the C9 council of cardinals (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout) It is hoped the tribunals would speed up abuse cases Pope Francis and … Continue reading →

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“Pope Francis revives sex abuse commission amid criticism of Vatican support for Chilean bishop” & related articles

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Sylvia
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The IndependentTuesday February 18 2018 4:54 PM Nicole Winfield Pope Francis. Photo: AP Pope Francis revived a sex abuse advisory commission by naming new members, after coming under fire for his handling of the scandal and his support for a … Continue reading →

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Pedophile priests: The escape

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Sylvia
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One obtained a prestigious position in Rome, the other failed in an orphanage in Malta. Here is the disconcerting journey of six churchmen accused of pedophile crimes. La Presse 21 March 2017 Isabelle Hachey La Presse [see also 21 March … Continue reading →

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Pope urges Bishops to protect lives of children

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sylvia
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2017-01-02 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has written to the Bishops of the world condemning all forms of oppression and exploitation of children. His words come in a letter signed on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which takes … Continue reading →

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“Paraguay diocese says accused priest came with Ratzinger OK” & realted articles

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Sylvia
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CathNews New Zealand Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 A diocese in Paraguay says a priest accused of abuse in the United States was placed in ministry at then-Cardinal Ratzinger’s recommendation. Bishop Rogello Livieres Plano incardinated Fr Carlos Urrutigoty in Ciudad del … Continue reading →

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Ex-Pope Benedict denies abuse cover-up

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sylvia
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BBC News Europe 24 September 2013 Last updated at 13:24 ET The former Pope, Benedict XVI, has denied any role in covering up child sex abuse by priests, in his first public comments since retirement. The emeritus Pope, as he … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis I

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sylvia
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We have a Pope.  Seventy-six-year-old Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, has chosen the name Pope Francis I. It took Wikipedia no time update it’s page. I know little about Pope Francis.  He is said to be holy and humble.  … Continue reading →

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“Cardinals to meet Monday to prepare conclave” & related articles

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sylvia
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The Chicago Tribune March 01, 2013 By Manya A. Brachear | Tribune reporter Cardinals, including Cardinal Francis George, head bowed, watch as Pope Benedict XVI arrives Wednesday for his last public audience at St. Peter’s square in the Vatican. (Gabriel … Continue reading →

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Sede vacante

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sylvia
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I had business downtown again yesterday, then home and on the phone until the wee hours of the morning:) Sede vacante.  The See is vacant.  There is no Pope.  Strange feeling indeed, especially since the vacancy is due to resignation, … Continue reading →

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“Pope pushed by ‘VatiLeaks’, says paper” & related articles

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Sylvia
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The Sydney Morning Herald 23 February 2013 (Australian time) Revealing inquiry … Pope Benedict. Photo: Reuters ROME: Pope Benedict resigned after an internal investigation informed him about a web of blackmail, corruption and gay sex in the Vatican, Italian media … Continue reading →

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