“Report: Over 2,000 Children Sexually Assaulted by Catholic Clergy in Illinois Since 1950”

AFPCross on the Archdiocese of Chicago building (archive photo) NOS News•today, 04:32 In the US state of Illinois, Catholic clergy have sexually assaulted some 2,000 children since 1950. This is stated in a report from the Public Prosecutor’s Office presented in Chicago. At least 451 clergy have been guilty of the abuse. The scope of … Read more

“Archbishop Luc Ravel of Strasbourg Resigns Amidst Apostolic Visitation”

Archbishop Luc Ravel of Strasbourg, France, announced his resignation on Thursday April 20. His archdiocese was undergoing an apostolic visitation in June 2022. Archbishop of Strasbourg since February 2017, Mgr Luc Ravel has presented his resignation to the Holy Father, he announced this Thursday, April 20 in a press release published on the diocesan website. … Read more

“Online Abuse Magnifies Grief for Families Affected by Itaewon Disaster”

The tragic events that unfolded during the Itaewon nightclub incident have left families of victims in a state of deep grief. The pain and sadness of losing a loved one in such a tragic way are immeasurable, and the families affected have been left to deal with the aftermath of the incident. However, for some, … Read more

Catholic Church trusts in dialogue after Pope Francis criticizes Ortega

Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes. Archives/NI The Church of Nicaragua trusts that the dialogue will help solve the country’s problems as it has done in the past, Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes said on Friday, after Pope Francis harshly criticized the government of Daniel Ortega. «I think it is very difficult to say when the dialogue begins, when it … Read more

Mourning for the ex Pope: many condolences for Benedict XVI. also from Hamburg

Hamburg Mourning for the ex Pope Many condolences for Benedict XVI. also from Hamburg Status: 4.20pm | Reading time: 2 minutes Stefan Hess, archbishop of Hamburg, described his relationship with the former pope Those: picture alliance/dpa The archbishop of Hamburg calls the late former pope Benedict XVI. a “training teacher”. Mayor Peter Tschentscher expresses his … Read more

What happens after the death of a pope emeritus? Uncertainty wins

AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 16:42•Edited today, 5pm Andrea Vrede Vatican correspondent Andrea Vrede Vatican correspondent While the end of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI seems near, there is no doubt that there is discussion within the walls of Vatican City. Because what should happen when the 95-year-old retired pope dies? After all, there is no funeral protocol … Read more

A new auxiliary bishop for the diocese of Rennes

The Holy Father has appointed Father Jean Bondu, auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Rennes (France), of the clergy of the diocese of Luçon, currently dean of the parish of Challans. Vatican news On Wednesday, November 30, Pope Francis appointed Father Jean Bondu auxiliary bishop of Rennes. The Breton diocese no longer had an auxiliary … Read more

“Messengers of God – Abusers!” Nuns open up about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

“The people I trusted, who in my eyes were God’s messengers on earth, were actually liars and abusers.” Figoroja decided to reveal what happened, why this person died. He stresses that it is important to talk about it even now, because the people of his community still consider the vicar a holy and chaste priest. … Read more

Catholic Pope in Bahrain for dialogue with Islam

Posted in: 03/11/2022 – 17:53 It is the second visit of the Pope of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, to the Gulf region after the United Arab Emirates in 2019. He is traveling to Bahrain to participate in the Bahrain Forum for dialogue between East and West for human coexistence. Is the visit at the … Read more