Pope Francis had some suggestions for the International Theological Commission (ITC) when they met at the Vatican last Thursday. More women Francis suggested that the prestigious ITC could consider including more women in their group. Not because it’s the ‘done thing’ according to current fashion, he added. Rather, Francis suggests, women bring a different intellectual Read more
The Vatican has released slightly updated guidelines for bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers handling cases of alleged clerical abuse. It is two years since the original step-by-step guide was released. Called “Version 2.0”, the updated guidelines provide a new section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and punishments in the Church. Read more
An Irishwoman who advised Pope Francis on clerical abuse has warned that reforms of the Roman Curia will further erode the independence of the Vatican body. Marie Collins (pictured), a survivor of clerical sexual abuse, who served on the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, said she was concerned that the Vatican reforms could Read more
A new apostolic constitution for the Roman Curia which will shake up church’s central administration is almost ready to be published. Pope Francis and the council of cardinals propose all activity in the Roman Curia should be united under a simple mission: evangelisation. The new constitution, “Praedicate Evangelium” (“Preach the Gospel”), is expected to set Read more