scandals
Wounded by a pastor’s fall, The Journey megachurch gets back on its path
By Eric Berger — January 17, 2019
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Since elders fired the founder, Darrin Patrick, the church has improved accountability and promoted more women, but its salvation may have been its faith in a down-to-earth approach to building community.
Bishop in scandal-ridden Italian diocese resigns
By Josephine McKenna — September 2, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The bishop was a hero to traditionalist Catholics but he also welcomed priests and seminarians with shady pasts and lurid accusations against them.
Vatican unexpectedly suspends independent financial audit
By David Gibson — April 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The surprise move raises questions about Pope Francis' efforts to clean up Vatican finances.
Pope Francis ‘prepared to battle’ on Vatican reform, senior cardinal says
By David Gibson — November 4, 2015
NEW YORK (RNS) Despite intense opposition from some conservatives and new revelations of financial scandals in the Vatican, Pope Francis is at peace with his reformist course, says Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga.
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for scandals at the Vatican, Rome
By Rosie Scammell — October 14, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis did not specify the scandalous events to which he was referring, although the departure of a gay cleric earlier this month may well have been on the pontiff’s mind.
Can a Catholic hoops conference save college sports?
By David Gibson — April 9, 2013
(RNS) Could a new all-Catholic basketball conference help college athletics -- and even the Catholic Church?
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