“Let us try to try to bring out the good even from the difficult situation that the pandemic imposes upon us”, Francis encourages at the Angelus
“A significant segment of the Catholic hierarchy has absolutely no interest in ‘draining the swamp'”, as the Vatican McCarrick Report and the “absurd theatre” in the Archdiocese of Cologne show
In consistory today, Francis cautions newly-elevated prelates against “corruption in the priestly life”, encourages them to be humble “shepherds”
After this Saturday’s consistory, Europeans will make up 42% of cardinals eligible to vote for the next Pope, down from 52% in 2013
“We must reject the ruinous ideologies of indifference, invisibility and individualism”, clamours undersecretary of Vatican Migrants and Refugees Section
University of Münster professor Thomas Schüller says archbishop’s “abuse of abuse victims” is “nefarious, shameful and inexcusable”
Vicar apostolic of Brunei denounces “disturbing” party politics and squabbling in Church: “It is not the Gospel. If I were not a Catholic and saw the news…”
Multinationals “can be an important factor for development… But they can also contribute to the misery of the population”, denounces Archbishop of Kinshasa ahead of vote this weekend
Bells of more than 40 churches in Madrid ring in memory of victims of domestic violence as archdiocese clamours: “The Church has to be a safe space for all women”
Bishop of Stockholm Anders Arborelius welcomes as necessary 8-person limit on public liturgies, while Bishops in France protest over “completely disrespectful” 30-person cap
Holy See culture minister Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi denounces racial prejudice as “negation of relationship”, “social and spiritual denialism” of diversity
“If you promise transparency and then fail to keep your promise, there is the suspicion of another cover-up”, laments Johannes-Wilhelm Rörig of scandal in Cologne archdiocese
“The Gospel says you have to get down to the nitty-gritty and get your hands dirty”, says 56-year-old “street priest” and Archbishop of Siena
Coronavirus has “strengthened and accelerated” debates over reforms in the Church, acknowledges Archbishop of Munich and Freising
Holy See urged human rights be “observed and respected in relation to the children of Israel” a quarter of a century before start of Holocaust, reveals Vatican Secretary of State
Preacher to the Papal Household Raniero Cantalamessa alerts “Religion and the gospel risk becoming a pretext for interests that do not promote concord and unity”
“We are here together to build the world of tomorrow where nobody will be left behind”, participants declare at outset of ‘Economy of Francesco’ event
Archbishop Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki allegedly ordered repercussions after Community attacks on “backward and evasive” Church attitude to debates over celibacy, women, LGBT people
Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples invites Catholics to challenge status quo on politics, economy through lens of ‘Fratelli tutti’
“Compassion for the suffering is the only vaccine in the global war against the merciless virus. We shall win only when we treat our brothers and sisters’ tears as our own”, pleads Cardinal Bo of Myanmar
Cardinal Cupich chides bishops who sided with Viganò over Pope Francis in allegations surrounding abuser former cardinal and Archbishop of Washington
Anger at sex abuse crisis casts shadow even over legacy of John Paul II, as Warsaw street sign in honour of late pope vandalised to read “Victims of John Paul II Avenue”
As a result of prelate’s failure to publish key report on negligence, “much lies in ruins and the Church has lost credibility”, laments Diocesan Council
President of Caritas Internationalis urges “better way of doing politics” to combat “closing hearts, hands, minds, territories and cultures”
Members of German Catholic Youth Federation (BKDJ) chapter in Cologne say it is “shameful” that archbishop and vicar general “have once again destroyed the trust” of survivors
Cardinal O’Malley admits no longer enough for Church to apologise for abuse as Cardinal Cupich urges Catholics to “seize this moment” to eliminate “sin of clericalism”
Polish Bishops ask Vatican to “clarify” accusations against former Pope’s private secretary Cardinal Dziwisz as former nuncio in Paris goes on trial for alleged sex assault
Francis expresses “closeness” to survivors day after publication of bombshell Vatican dossier on abuser former cardinal and ex-Archbishop of Washington
In wake of report into predator former cardinal Archbishop of Washington, SNAP asks for “the specifics of who else knew” about crimes as it also appeals to president-elect Biden for help