At forums outside Catholic synod, delegates talk about how to empower local churches
Vatican City RNS On Thursday, the Hall of the General Curia of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuit order’s headquarters in Rome, delegates to a worldwide Vatican summit gathered to talk about their hopes for a transformed Catholic Church, envisioning a church that de-emphasises hierarchy and where all faithful have a say on their local […]
International conference sheds light on the clerical abuse of disabled individuals
Vatican City RNS Safeguarding experts and abuse survivors met at the Gregorian University last week to address clerical abuse of disabled individuals, shedding light on the scope and challenges of this often unaddressed reality. People living with psychological and physical disabilities are disproportionately more likely to become victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse. Disabled […]
Abuse experts look to coming Catholic synod to promote accountability on abuse
Vatican City RNS Abuse prevention experts gathered in Rome said on Thursday that the Synod on Synodality’s potential to reform power structures and promote dialogue could also improve abuse prevention and accountability in the Catholic Church. The Synod on Synodality, launched by Pope Francis in 2021, has sought out the views of Catholics all over […]
Vatican-backed sex abuse research institute expands mandate
Rome, Italy AP The Catholic Church’s foremost research institute studying sexual abuse of minors is expanding its mandate to also include the sexual and spiritual abuse of adults, evidence of the Vatican’s increasing awareness that children aren’t the only victims of clergy who abuse their power and authority. Rev Hans Zollner, one of Pope Francis’ […]