Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Signers of letter hope Vatican meeting will bring needed steps on crisis

Sep 14, 2018

Signers of an open letter from Catholic women to Pope Francis urging "truth" and "transparency" on the growing sex abuse crisis expressed hope the pontiff's Sept. 13 meeting with U.S. church officials on the scandal will result in steps needed to move the church toward healing.

Clear response to abuse crisis is urgently needed, Cardinal O'Malley says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 10, 2018

Responding quickly and appropriately to the problem of abuse must be a priority for the Catholic Church, said Cardinal Sean O'Malley, president of the Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Sexual abuse victims want to be heard by church hierarchy, Jesuit says

by Catherine Sheehan, Catholic News Service

Sep 6, 2018

The president of the Pontifical Gregorian University's Center for Child Protection said most of the victims of clergy sexual abuse whom he has met primarily want the church hierarchy to listen to them and understand the depth of their suffering.

Commentary

Exclusive: Marie Collins responds to Francis, seeking transparency in bishop accountability process

by Marie Collins

Aug 31, 2018

Commentary: If all is in place and bishops are being held accountable behind the scenes then why, in his recent letter to the People of God, does Pope Francis refer to efforts "to come up with" and delay in "applying" the "actions and sanctions that are so necessary"?

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Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Signers of letter hope Vatican meeting will bring needed steps on crisis

Clear response to abuse crisis is urgently needed, Cardinal O'Malley says

Sexual abuse victims want to be heard by church hierarchy, Jesuit says

Exclusive: Marie Collins responds to Francis, seeking transparency in bishop accountability process

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Morning Briefing

Letting abuse commission lapse, Vatican sends disappointing message

Morning Briefing, Roman Style

Abuse commission member suggests Francis may let group lapse temporarily

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