Priest, abuse survivor says church still needs ‘lamentation’ for abuse June 23, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News As the Catholic Church in the United States marks two decades since the U.S. bishops adopted a document establishing policies to deal with allegations of sexual abuse of children by clergy, Jesuit Father Jerry McGlone worries about the psychological responses the event could trigger.
Diocesan victim advocates say they’re on healing quest for abuse survivors June 22, 2022By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The goal of the victim assistance coordinator is to be “trauma informed,” affirming that a survivor’s trauma is real and that there are specific do’s and don’ts that must be observed in helping someone on the road to healing.
Abuse victim seeks damages from retired Pope Benedict XVI June 22, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A victim of sexual abuse is reported to be suing retired Pope Benedict XVI in connection with the Munich abuse scandal.
Strength can be found in frailty of old age, pope says June 22, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly Christians are called to bear witness to the strength that comes from God, especially when moments of frailty and weakness make them dependent on others, Pope Francis said.
Court: Tuition program excluding religious schools is unconstitutional June 21, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, Supreme Court, World News In a 6-3 ruling June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution’s free exercise clause.
Two Jesuits murdered defending person in Mexican parish June 21, 2022By David Agren Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Two Jesuit priests were murdered in a rugged region of Mexico rife with violence as they provided refuge to a person being pursued by a gunman, according to the Society of Jesus and state officials.
World free of nuclear weapons is necessary, possible, pope says June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Nuclear weapons do not increase a nation’s or region’s security, in fact, they are a “risk multiplier” that gives people a false sense of security, Pope Francis said in a message to an international conference.
Pope appeals for peace in Myanmar, Ukraine June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid people suffering in war-torn countries, especially in Myanmar and Ukraine.
Remember the ongoing suffering of Syria, pope urges June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News While the world must pay attention to Russia’s war on Ukraine, it cannot forget Syria and its people, which have been under the threat of bombs and violence for a dozen years, Pope Francis said.
Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When received with faith, the Eucharist not only nourishes and satisfies one’s hunger for consolation and love, but gives Christians the strength to nourish others, Pope Francis said.
Justice Department urged to address violent attacks on pro-life centers June 20, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The Biden administration’s “relative silence” over a growing number of attacks on churches, pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations over the abortion issue “endangers Americans even more,” said a coalition of pro-life and faith leaders.
Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says June 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church needs theologians who know how to transmit the truths of faith in a way that will speak to people today, help them live the faith in their daily lives and inspire them to share the Gospel with others, Pope Francis wrote.
