The Vatican has permanently removed from priestly ministry a retired priest of the Toledo Diocese who was accused of multiple allegations of sexually abusing a minor.
Hans Küng died April 6 at his home in Tübingen, Germany, at age 93. Few men throughout Christendom have had as much to say or had their work seen by as many Christians as the Swiss theologian and Catholic priest.
Numerous Catholic bishops from around the world have publicly denounced the Vatican's recent statement forbidding Church blessings for same-sex couples, calling the move "unacceptable," hurtful and clumsy.
Established almost 500 years ago, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is no longer "the Inquisition" — rather, its main focus is handing down the teachings of the apostles, said the office's prefect.
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The newly opened Pius XII archives could lead to some rethinking about the role of the future Paul VI in World War II and after, says one historian: "We may be headed for a more nuanced picture of Montini."
We say: We thought the pontificate of Francis, who has emphasized dialogue and openness, would have a different, more positive vision for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals met virtually Oct. 13, discussing the updated draft of a constitution reorganizing the Roman Curia and steps to implement it, the Vatican press office said.
Several prominent theologians are raising concerns about how the Vatican doctrinal office's approach to the case of Fr. Tony Flannery seems out of line with Pope Francis' calls for a church open to dialogue.
