Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Events in Bolivia and Brazil may signal a turning point for the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis in Latin America
By Matthew Casey-Pariseault — June 16, 2023
(The Conversation) — Public outrage over alleged abuse has been muted in much of Latin America for years, partly because the church remains one of the region’s most powerful institutions – but that may be changing.
Pope seeks to encourage abuse prevention board amid turmoil
By Nicole Winfield — May 8, 2023
ROME (AP) —The move follows weeks of turmoil sparked by the latest resignation of a founding member.
Taking stock of the clergy sexual abuse crisis: Holding bishops accountable
By Thomas Reese — March 28, 2019
(RNS) — As the Catholic sexual abuse crisis has rolled on, the demand that the bishops be held accountable has become the focus of inquiries from the Vatican to attorney general offices across the U.S.
The Catholic Church needs a way to deal with bad bishops
By Thomas Reese — July 26, 2018
(RNS) — Cardinal Sean O’Malley acknowledged this week that the church needs clearer norms and procedures for investigating and judging bishops. But O’Malley’s statement only raises further questions.
Pope revives lapsed sex abuse commission amid skepticism
By Nicole Winfield — February 19, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The announcement of the new members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors came on the same day that a Vatican investigator will take the testimony in New York of one of the main whistleblowers in the Chilean cover-up scandal.
Pope revives lapsed sex abuse commission amid skepticism
By Delta Systems — February 19, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The announcement of the new members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors came on the same day that a Vatican investigator will take the testimony in New York of one of the main whistleblowers in the Chilean cover-up scandal.
Pope Francis’ blind spot on sexual abuse
By Thomas Reese — January 25, 2018
(RNS) — The fundamental problem is that the church has no process for judging bishops that is transparent and has legitimacy with the public.
Irish abuse victim lashes out at Vatican bureaucracy as she quits panel
By Josephine McKenna — March 1, 2017
ROME (RNS) The departure of Irish abuse survivor Marie Collins is a huge setback for Pope Francis, who established the commission in 2013.
Clergy abuse survivor says Vatican commission is making progress
By Josephine McKenna — September 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Marie Collins said she would always like to see more done and faster, while another victim is more skeptical but wants to return to the papal commission.
Sex abuse victim allegedly sidelined by papal panel
By Rosie Scammell — February 6, 2016
ROME (RNS) “I made clear I would never be part of something that was a public relations exercise,” said British Catholic Peter Saunders.
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