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Pope Francis preaches humility. Benedict XVI demonstrated it. Can the church learn it?
By Christopher M. Bellitto — October 27, 2023
(RNS) — From the sexual abuse crisis to the synod, the church hierarchy has a chance to address its hubris.
New Catholic clergy sexual abuse report from Fordham charts a path forward
By Kathryn Post — February 9, 2023
(RNS) — ‘To me, placing survivors’ stories first is about cultural transformation,’ said The Rev. Gerard McGlone.
A welcoming church enhances communion and participation
By Thomas Reese — October 11, 2022
(RNS) — People want the church to be a home for the wounded and broken, not an institution for the perfect.
Report: Catholic clergy’s unquestioned — and uneducated — power spurs abuse
By Alejandra Molina — August 15, 2022
(RNS) — The report, 'Beyond Bad Apples,' looks at systemic causes behind the clergy sex abuse scandal of past decades.
God does not want ‘a world governed by religious laws,’ pope tells Canadian clergy
By Claire Giangravé — July 28, 2022
(RNS) – To overcome secularism and past failures, Pope Francis called on Canadian clergy to embrace the journey toward healing and reconciliation.
Couple’s model for living faith at home could change Catholicism one family at a time
By Claire Giangravé — July 7, 2022
(RNS) — Gregory and Lisa Popcak want to empower the laity by sacralizing the small things families do every day.
Munich report on sex abuse heightens Catholic Church divide over sexuality
By Claire Giangravé — February 15, 2022
(RNS) — Benedict XVI’s supporters believe attacks on the emeritus pope’s handling of sexual abuse while archbishop of Munich are aimed at reinforcing progressive views on sexuality and priestly celibacy.
Pope Francis tells top Vatican cardinals to ‘be humble’ in Christmas address
By Claire Giangravé — December 23, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Amid unpopular reforms at the Vatican and in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis urges humility among Vatican department heads.
Want to make systemic change? Pope Francis has some ideas.
By Claire Giangravé — June 16, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Since becoming pope, Francis has tried to reform the Catholic Church with a series of broad gestures and systematic, long-term changes.
In private meeting, Pope Francis opens up about his faith after his election
By Claire Giangravé — September 26, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The official transcript of a Sept. 5 meeting with Jesuit clergy in Mozambique offers a peek into a less measured side of the Argentine pontiff. Francis opened up about his spirituality after being made pope — and criticized clericalism in the Catholic Church for its fixation on sex rather than equity and integrity.
The charge against Viganò must now be investigated
By Mark Silk — August 28, 2018
(RNS) — As papal nuncio, did Viganò put a stop to the investigation of then-archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, John Nienstedt, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse?
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