Juan Carlos Cruz
When it comes to LGBTQ Catholics, what Pope Francis giveth, the Vatican taketh away
By Claire Giangravé — July 8, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While Francis has often shown in his words and actions that he is close to LGBTQ individuals, the Vatican itself has done little to recast its hard doctrinal line — a dichotomy one LGBTQ advocate called ‘very confusing for people.’
Chile victims of clergy sex abuse praise talks with pope
By Frances D'Emilio — April 29, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Men who were sexually abused by a priest in Chile described the private talks they've had so far with Pope Francis at the Vatican as very helpful and respectful Sunday.
Vatican seeks to defuse scandal, says pope meets victims
By Nicole Winfield — February 15, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Spokesman Greg Burke said Francis meets in private with victims individually or in groups several times a month to "listen to them and try to help them to heal their serious wounds."
Chile sex abuse victim’s credibility praised, challenged
By Nicole Winfield — February 14, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Juan Carlos Cruz's allegations of a cover-up raise questions about Pope Francis' already shaky track record on preventing clergy sex abuse and concealment.
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