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The Humbling Effect of the Synods of Bishops
Friday, October 26, 2018
Sebastian Gomes
What can we expect from the Final Document and the Message coming out of the synod this weekend? Read what Sebastian Gomes has to say.
The Chilean crisis: Lessons on reform and leadership from Pope Francis
Monday, May 21, 2018
Sebastian Gomes
Sebastian Gomes talks about and reflects on a new and complex story with far-reaching implications. Read his reflection: 'The Chilean crisis: Lessons on reform and leadership from Pope Francis.'
Sparking a new conversation about the crisis
Friday, February 10, 2012
Kris Dmytrenko
Most projects that land on my desk are easy to get excited about. Covering a two-day conference on clergy sex abuse was frankly not one of them. While it’s an unquestionably important topic, I, like most Catholics, am simply tired of the demoralizing news. Sr. Nuala Kenny, one of the organizers of the “Trauma & […]
“Peak of the crisis has passed,” says report to US Bishops on clergy sex abuse
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Matthew Harrison
A major study has been released today examining the causes and context of clergy sexual abuse in the United States. The study, begun in 2006, was conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York and initiated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. USCCB president Archbishop Timoty […]
CNS Vatican Report: “Clear and coordinated procedures”
Monday, May 16, 2011
Matthew Harrison
The Vatican released a document today calling on bishops’ conferences around the world to implement “clear and coordinated procedures” for dealing with clergy sex abuse. Catholic News Service’s Rome correspondent Carol Glatz reports the bishops have one year to adopt the measures. To download Flash Player please click here
CNS Vatican Report: Vatican releases norms on Tridentine Mass
Friday, May 13, 2011
Matthew Harrison
New norms were issued today by the Holy See for Catholics who want Mass celebrated in the Tridentine rite, while Amnesty International is criticizing the Vatican on human rights. Catholic News Service’s Rome Bureau Chief John Thavis has the details. To download Flash Player please click here
Tonight on Perspectives: 2010 in review
Friday, January 7, 2011
Jenna Murphy
2010 was a monumental year for the Catholic Church and for its Shepherd. We saw Pope Benedict’s five International voyages, one “insider” exclusive papal Q & A released in book form, painful abuse scandal exposés, the first Canadian male saint, an Irish apostolic visitation and martyrdoms in the Middle East. All of these are just […]
Pope asks God’s forgiveness for failings of clergy and reflects on the gift of priesthood at Concluding Mass of Year for Priests
Friday, June 11, 2010
Matthew Harrison
Fifteen thousand priests, 350 bishops and 80 cardinals joined Pope Benedict today in celebrating the closing Mass of the Year for Priests. It’s the largest concelebration ever held at the Vatican. The Holy Father did not shy away from addressing the clerical sexual abuse scandal in his homily. He brought it up early explaining that […]
Archbishop of Toronto’s Pastoral Message on Abuse read at all Toronto parishes this past weekend
Monday, April 19, 2010
Matthew Harrison
Toronto’s Archbishop Thomas Collins released a pastoral message regarding the issue of sexual abuse and the Church. The message was read as the homily at every Mass in all 225 Toronto parishes this weekend. The message was also recorded by Toronto’s prelate: In addition to the video, the Archdiocese of Toronto website includes a written […]
One of the best-kept secrets: The happiness of the priesthood
Friday, April 16, 2010
Kris Dmytrenko
Given the shortage of priests in many dioceses, few Catholics would be surprised by the results of an American survey reporting that 42% of priests feel overwhelmed by their workload. “Why would someone be happy with a celibate life, little pay, long hours and a regular drubbing in the press?”, asks Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, a […]
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