sex abuse

Expert buries myth sexual orientation of clergy predictor of abuse, points finger at priests' isolation, lack of supervision

Expert buries myth sexual orientation of clergy predictor of abuse, points finger at priests' isolation, lack of supervision

Expert buries myth sexual orientation of clergy a predictor of abuse, points finger at priests’ isolation, lack of supervision

Vatican child protection expert says 'of course' clergy sex abuse 'one of the main reasons' people leaving German Church

Vatican child protection expert says 'of course' clergy sex abuse 'one of the main reasons' people leaving German Church

Vatican child protection expert says “of course” clergy sex abuse “one of the main reasons” people leaving German Church

New Maltese bishop - 'Pope Francis' convictions are the convictions of the gospel'

New Maltese bishop - 'Pope Francis' convictions are the convictions of the gospel'

New Maltese bishop: “Pope Francis’ convictions are the convictions of the gospel”

Polish Catholics plead with Pope for 'immediate and unequivocal' action on 'outrageous' Church abuse

Polish Catholics plead with Pope for 'immediate and unequivocal' action on 'outrageous' Church abuse

“We can no longer remain silent”: Polish Catholics plead with Pope for “immediate and unequivocal” action on “outrageous” Church abuse

Pope encourages German Church to make 'good progress' in synodal path reform process

Pope encourages German Church to make 'good progress' in synodal path reform process

Pope encourages German Church to make “good progress” in synodal path reform process

Pope sidelines Polish bishop accused of abuse cover-up, names administrator to diocese

Pope sidelines Polish bishop accused of abuse cover-up, names administrator to diocese

Pope sidelines Polish bishop accused of abuse cover-up, names administrator to diocese

A group of nuns

A group of nuns

“Total exploitation”: Former Vatican journalist hits out at priests’ treatment of nuns

French Church pedophilia commissioner warns of link between 'hierarchical function' and 'systemic' abuse

French Church pedophilia commissioner warns of link between 'hierarchical function' and 'systemic' abuse

French Church pedophilia commissioner warns of link between “hierarchical function” and “systemic” abuse

To put a stop to clericalism and abuse, female theologian puts hand up to be next Archbishop of Lyon

To put a stop to clericalism and abuse, female theologian puts hand up to be next Archbishop of Lyon

“A prophetic sign”: Spanish female theologian backs woman candidate for Archbishop of Lyon

German bishop warns 'synodal path' reform process must succeed or else Church 'will become a sect'

German bishop warns 'synodal path' reform process must succeed or else Church 'will become a sect'

German bishop warns ‘synodal path’ reform process must succeed or else Church “will become a sect”

French Catholic women push bishops for German-style 'synodal path' 'to envision the Church of tomorrow'

French Catholic women push bishops for German-style 'synodal path' 'to envision the Church of tomorrow'

French Catholic women push bishops for German-style ‘synodal path’ “to envision the Church of tomorrow”

Nun denounces Church culture that has 'continually failed' to address 'soul murder' of child abuse

Nun denounces Church culture that has 'continually failed' to address 'soul murder' of child abuse

Nun denounces Church culture that has “continually failed” to address “soul murder” of child abuse

German Church 'synodal path'

German Church 'synodal path'

German Bishops’ president insists ‘synodal path’ reform process “alive and kicking” despite cardinal’s objections

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

Priests in Poland rebel against cover-up-accused bishop, refuse to sign letters of loyalty

Cardinal Marx criticises those in Church who 'push a relationship of pure obedience to God'

Cardinal Marx criticises those in Church who 'push a relationship of pure obedience to God'

Cardinal Marx criticises those in Church who “push a relationship of pure obedience to God”

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries 'virus' of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries 'virus' of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries “virus” of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

New female 'episcopal vicar' in Switzerland says women's diaconate should be priority for Church

New female 'episcopal vicar' in Switzerland says women's diaconate should be priority for Church

New female ‘episcopal vicar’ in Switzerland says women’s diaconate should be priority for Church

New case of episcopal abuse negligence in Poland mars centenary of birth of John Paul II

New case of episcopal abuse negligence in Poland mars centenary of birth of John Paul II

New case of episcopal abuse negligence in Poland mars centenary of birth of John Paul II

German Bishops condemn actions of predecessors under Nazis, redouble efforts against clergy sex abuse

German Bishops condemn actions of predecessors under Nazis, redouble efforts against clergy sex abuse

German Bishops condemn actions of predecessors under Nazis, redouble efforts against clergy sex abuse

German cardinal warns Church 'in crisis', changes 'inevitable'

German cardinal warns Church 'in crisis', changes 'inevitable'

German cardinal warns Church “in crisis”, changes “inevitable”

Book review - 'Brother Cobweb' napalms the hypocrisy of the religious right

Book review - 'Brother Cobweb' napalms the hypocrisy of the religious right

Book review (with video): ‘Brother Cobweb’ napalms the hypocrisy of the religious right

German Bishops head - 'If a gay couple lives with faithfulness, can't we say their relationship is blessed by God'

German Bishops head - 'If a gay couple lives with faithfulness, can't we say their relationship is blessed by God'

German Bishops’ head: “If a gay couple lives with faithfulness, can’t we say their relationship is blessed by God?”

Resiliency, reconciliation, and redemption after Church abuse - Alfred Eaker's 'Brother Cobweb'

Resiliency, reconciliation, and redemption after Church abuse - Alfred Eaker's 'Brother Cobweb'

Resilience, reconciliation and redemption after Church abuse: Alfred Eaker’s ‘Brother Cobweb’

Santa Marta Mass Pope decries 'cruelty' of justice system hours after top cardinal acquitted of abuse

Santa Marta Mass Pope decries 'cruelty' of justice system hours after top cardinal acquitted of abuse

Santa Marta Mass: Pope decries “cruelty”, “persecution” in justice system hours after top cardinal acquitted of abuse

Notorious French pedophile ex-priest appeals 5 year sentence for decades-long abuse against 75 boys

Notorious French pedophile ex-priest appeals 5 year sentence for decades-long abuse against 75 boys

Notorious French pedophile ex-priest appeals 5 year sentence for decades-long abuse against 75 boys

Vatican anti-abuse expert hits out at clericalism, 'paternalism'

Vatican anti-abuse expert hits out at clericalism, 'paternalism'

Vatican anti-abuse expert hits out at clericalism, Catholic “paternalism”: “Every baptised person is co-responsible in the Church”

'From lay women can come profound change'

'From lay women can come profound change'

Viewpoint: “From lay women can come profound change to end fossilised clerical power”

Experts warn stress, abuse, 'unattainable ideal' of spirituality causing drop in number of nuns

Experts warn stress, abuse, 'unattainable ideal' of spirituality causing drop in number of nuns

Experts warn stress, abuse, “unattainable ideal” of spirituality causing drop in number of nuns, decline in new vocations

Cardinal Barbarin

Cardinal Barbarin

Pope accepts resignation of Barbarin, French cardinal accused of child abuse cover-ups

New German Bishops' chair says place of women in Church 'most urgent question' for future

New German Bishops' chair says place of women in Church 'most urgent question' for future

New German Bishops’ chair says place of women “most urgent question” for Church