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Pope serene despite ‘pain’ over archbishop’s testimony, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While recent accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano have created tension in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is approaching the situation calmly, the Vatican secretary of state said. In an interview posted Aug. 30 by “Vatican Insider,” …
Oregon church activities curtailed by smoke from wildfires
IMAGE: CNS photo/DigitalGlobe, a Maxar company, handout via Reuters By Ed Langlois PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Catholic churches and homes in southern Oregon are safe so far amid wildfires, but persistent smoke has suppressed activities — and spirits. “It is horrible. It is absolutely grim,” said Ann Brophy, pastoral associate …
Is there truth in Archbishop Vigano’s text and how are Catholics to know?
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics in the pews and even priests in the Vatican are confused about the long document Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano published claiming Pope Francis turned a blind eye to information he had about the sexual misconduct of now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. Pope Francis’ …
Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the faith of Catholics in Ireland is strong, the scandal of abuse and cover-up by church leaders has caused a decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, Pope Francis said. During his weekly general …
Catholic psychologist, abuse survivor, offers advice for families
IMAGE: CNS photo/Clodagh Kilcoyne, Reuters By Zita Ballinger Fletcher WASHINGTON (CNS) — After recent reports describing clergy sex abuse, Paul Peloquin, a Catholic clinical psychologist and a clergy abuse survivor, shared advice for victims and their families. “For Catholics who have been abused by a priest or clergy, it’s doubly …
NRB: Change in church’s culture, including bishops, needed to end abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo illustration/Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — More committees are not the answer to stop the abuse of children and vulnerable adults by clergy, said an Aug. 28 statement by the National Review Board, which is charged with addressing clerical sexual misconduct in the …
Trinidad’s First Peoples were also nation’s first Catholics
IMAGE: CNS photo/Laura Ann Phillips By Laura Ann Phillips ARIMA, Trinidad (CNS) — Past small family-owned businesses and homes tightly packed into well-worn streets, a procession of just over 300 St. Rose of Lima devotees snaked through the semi-rural borough of Arima, 45 miles southeast of the capital. In its …
USCCB president seeks papal audience, answers to former nuncio’s questions
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he was “eager for an audience” with Pope Francis to gain his support for the bishops’ plan to respond to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. In an Aug. 27 statement, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston …
Puerto Rico getting back on feet ‘step by step,’ but long road remains
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — Nearly a year ago, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm, and afterward 11-year-old Marco Lebron’s first thought was about the monks who teach at his school, Benedictine-run San Antonio Abad School and Abbey …
President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Renews Commitment for Greater Effectiveness and Transparency in Disciplining Bishops
WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the following statement. Cardinal DiNardo’s full statement follows: “In communion with the Holy Father, I join the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in taking upon …
