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The recent release of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church during the past 70 years has unleashed another round of headline news and sadly, much misinformation about this critically important problem. Few topics elicit more emotion and rage from the public than sexual abuse committed by Catholic Read more
I cannot help wondering if the current implosion of ecclesiastical credibility over clergy sex abuse has the potential to create a new moment of grace, one that breaks down outmoded governance models and creates new ones better suited for our times. We may already have a road map — thanks to liberation theologian Leonardo Boff. Read more
There has been a clamor among some priests to abolish mandatory celibacy and make it optional. For them, celibacy is a burden that is very difficult to live with. They contend that if it was made optional, more men will be attracted to the priesthood, especially at a time when there is a shortage of Read more
It’s true. Wim Wenders’ film, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” is long, and sometimes a badly done movie. In the end, you feel uneasy at such a hagiography and the personality cult it exudes, to which the Catholic Church lends itself so easily, even if one guesses that this pope is fundamentally opposed Read more
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Eileen Dawn AuckamI have met Jean Vanier twice and was very impressed with his humility and his faith. What a great man he is.
Quad LemarNot only abuse and bullies but also Pacific Islands may not have the infrastructure to secure privacy and personal data from exploitation. Best solution is to shut Fbook down in at least Samoa
KieranFr. Paul Martin S.J. also spoke in Ireland, a reassuring compassionate message for the increasing number of families struggling to understand their own LGBT children.
As for priesthood (and let us not forget religious life) I do not think I am fooling myself that there seems to a recent decline...
CorneliusI don't know why the Archbishop is saying the people are weeping.
The Government will provide a new home for those who have to relocate.
From what I see, these people were/are living on the sea shore and have always been affected by tidal fluctuations.
Look at the tide tables for any coast in...
Lynne NewingtonWhat appears to have been lost is the fact Richard Sipe brought McCarrick to Benedict's attention back in 2008 so Vigano is no lone voice in the desert.
"While I was Adjunct Professor at a Pontifical Seminary, St. Mary’s Baltimore (1972-1984) a number of seminarians came to me with concerns about...
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