Catholic Church

Scicluna: words and promises are not enough to prevent abuse

The archbishop, who oversees abuse cases at the CDF, said people want action

Chilean priest guilty of abuse dismissed from clerical state

Cristián Precht Bañados, a leading opponent of the Pinochet regime, was convicted of child abuse in 2012

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Half of Dutch bishops in late 20th century linked to abuse, report claims

Four bishops are accused of abusing children, and sixteen others of concealing abuse

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Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations

The former cardinal played in key role in promoting Vatican-Beijing relations

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How do we heal after the abuse crisis? This book has some suggestions

Fr Thomas Berg shows how there can be a way forward for victims

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'Anything but a picnic' - Cardinal Dolan on the Church's summer of scandal

The cardinal said his own mother was embarrassed to be Catholic after the 'disastrous' summer

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Pope Francis warns priests against living a double life

People are scandalised when they see 'worldly priests, with the spirit of the world', the Pope said

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Chilean officials raid four dioceses in sex abuse investigation

A local prosecutor ordered the raids after multiple allegations

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/09/18

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