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Italian bishops’ new leader stokes hopes for official clerical abuse inquiry
By Claire Giangravé — May 27, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis tapped Cardinal Matteo Zuppi to lead Italian bishops as they prepare to address clergy abuse scandals and LGBTQ issues.
Time’s up for Catholic Church in Italy to reckon with clerical abuse, survivor group says
By Claire Giangravé — February 22, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Italian activists fighting sexual abuse by Catholic clergy decry the 'conspiracy of silence' between the Italian church and state.
Vatican steps into heated debate on anti-homophobia law in Italy
By Claire Giangravé — June 24, 2021
(RNS) — Pope Francis and the Vatican are asking the Italian Parliament to revise a controversial new law against homophobia.
As country begins to open, Italian Bishops argue against continued ban on Masses
By Claire Giangravé — April 27, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — After nearly 50 days of nation-wide lockdown, Italy is entering a 'Phase Two,' but Masses remain prohibited.
At Vatican summit, millennial Catholics have no vote but do have a voice
By David Gibson — October 26, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — To change the narrative of scandal, the millennials say, the bishops must keep the conversation going, not just with young Catholics but with those alienated from religion as well.
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