Pope issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases to include vulnerable adults and accountability for Catholic lay leaders
Procedures for investigating allegations of sexual abuse or the cover-up of abuse updated.
Tag: Pope Francis
Confession is ‘encounter of love’ that fights evil, pope tells priests
VATICAN CITY — In a world where “there is no shortage of hotbeds of hatred and revenge,” Pope Francis told priests and seminarians that “we confessors must multiply the ‘hotbeds … Learn More
El Papa pide a los católicos que renueven la consagración del mundo a María cada 25 de marzo
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Papa Francisco ha invitado a los católicos de todo el mundo a renovar el acto de consagrar la Iglesia y toda la humanidad, especialmente Rusia … Learn More
Pope: Without power of Holy Spirit, evangelization is empty advertising
VATICAN CITY — To evangelize well, the faithful need to dialogue with God, let the Holy Spirit renew their hearts and lives, and then dialogue with today’s world, Pope Francis … Learn More
Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Safe, organized, legal, and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. “If this is not recognized, there is a risk that fear … Learn More
Places that inspire people to live wisely, well are needed today, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Places that serve as “oases of encounter” are needed today so that visitors can be inspired to live wisely and well, Pope Francis told representatives of a … Learn More
Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Christians must not be afraid of being judged or condemned for bearing witness to the gifts and love they receive from God, Pope Francis said. Before praying … Learn More
Abuse is ‘clear and present danger,’ pope says; local action essential
VATICAN CITY — Establishing clear procedures for protecting vulnerable people against abuse “must become a priority in every local church,” Pope Francis said. In a message to participants at the … Learn More
Here’s Pope Francis’ Holy Week, Easter schedule
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter. As is customary when first publishing the Pope’s calendar for Holy Week, the Vatican did not … Learn More
Archdiocesan survivor: The pope ‘has shown the global church why it is so critical to listen to the voices of victims/survivors’ (Pope Francis’ anniversary)
He listens and ‘understands how deep the wounds go.’
