Letter of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI regarding the Report on Abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich-Freising

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for his failings in regard to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church. Read the full text.

"A Church in Crisis" Documentary Premieres Tonight on Salt + Light

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Salt + Light Media

This new documentary from CNS is a must-see for anyone looking to educate themselves about what can be done to find healing and demand greater accountability in the wake of the sex abuse scandal.

In the Spirit of Reconciliation: A Lesson in Faith and Forgiveness

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about In the Spirit of Reconciliation, a new Canadian documentary airing on S+L this Saturday. Watch the trailer here.

Marie Collins, of the Pontifical Commission for Child Protection, Resigns

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Matteo Ciofi

Last Wednesday, Marie Collins announced through her Twitter account that she had left the Pontifical Commission for Child Protection. Marie Collins, a survivor of child abuse by a priest, explained her decision was mainly motivated because of a “lack of cooperation from the dicastery which is more involved in addressing cases of abuse,” namely the […]

“The mob should lay off” – Pope defended in the Guardian

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Kris Dmytrenko

Jack Valero, a senior representative of Opus Dei, is defending the record of Pope Benedict in the pages of The Guardian. Valero addresses then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s handling of laicization cases, including his efforts to more strongly enforce abuse investigations by bringing them under the purview of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in […]

Archbishops of Halifax & Edmonton Address Abuse Scandals

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Matthew Harrison

Archbishop Anthony Mancini, the Archbishop of Halifax and Apostolic Administrator of Yarmouth, and Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton are among the bishops of Canada who have commented on the abuse scandals. Like Toronto’s Archbishop Thomas Collins, both mentioned it in their Chrism Mass homilies. The Archbishop of Halifax admitted that the Church is facing her […]

Cardinal Levada to NY Times: Reconsider ‘attack mode’ against Pope Benedict

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Matthew Harrison

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Catholic San Francisco, has published a letter by Cardinal William J. Levada responding to New York Times’ articles on clergy sexual abuse and Pope Benedict XVI. The Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith defends the Holy Father and chastises the paper […]

Archbishop of Toronto Addresses Abuse Scandal

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Matthew Harrison

The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated their Chrism Mass in the heart of the city today at St. Michael’s Cathedral. The Mass, which commemorates the gift of the priesthood, was well attended by many priests and by many faithful who wanted to support their pastors. In his homily, Archbishop Thomas Collins spoke about the role of […]

Archbishop of New York Defends Pope

Monday, March 29, 2010

Matthew Harrison

The last two weeks have been difficult ones for faithful Catholics as the clergy sexual abuse scandal has stained headlines and the Church worldwide. There is no denying that crimes of abuse are appalling and must be dealt with properly. However, media outlets are now taking reports of abuse as an opportunity to abase our […]

Vatican Press Office Director Comments on Abuse Reports

Monday, March 29, 2010

Matthew Harrison

Vatican Press Office director Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, released a message on Saturday addressing media reports regarding clergy sexual abuse. Entitled “Vigil of Holy Week,” we offer you the full text of the message below: The question of the sexual abuse of minors by members of the Catholic clergy has continued to receive wide coverage […]