Pope Francis Box of Evil Title: Pope Francis was given a box full of ‘abuse, corruption, dark dealings’ Author: Brianna Morris-Grant Publisher: ABC News Date: 25APR2025 Just 10 days after Pope Francis was appointed head of the Catholic Church, he received an ominous gift from his predecessor — a large white box. The then-76-year-old Pope Francis
Jesus Wept Philip Shenon Title: A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center Author: Mary Jo McConahay Publisher: The New York Times Date: 15FEB2025 Philip Shenon’s “Jesus Wept” looks at the church since World War II, with particular focus on the clerical abuse crisis and the ideological battles that followed the Second
Cardinal Angelo Sodano Dead Title: Cardinal Angelo Sodano dead at 94 Author: J.D. Flynn/Ed Condon Publisher: The Pillar Date: 28MAY2022 Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State under Pope St. John Paul and Pope Benedict XVI, died Friday. The cardinal was 94 years old.Sodano was also dean of the College of Cardinals for nearly 15
Long Lent Church Abuse Title: Anna Farrow: Church’s ‘Long Lent’ of clerical abuse Author: Anna Farrow Publisher: The Catholic Register Date: 19MAR2022 Entering the season of Lent can seem like a blessed relief. The harsh mark of ash on the forehead, the stark words of truth, “you are dust,” the stripping away of the distractions
Benedict Apology Falls Short Title: Abuse survivors say Benedict apology falls short Author: Elise Ann Allen Publisher: Crux Date: 09FEB2022 ROME – Abuse survivors have criticized retired Pope Benedict XVI’s apology Tuesday for his failures in handling the abuse crisis, saying his refusal to admit wrongdoing in several cases while archbishop of Munich is disappointing
German Father Hans Zollner Title: Father Hans Zollner on the German sex abuse report, Pope Benedict and the future of the church Author: Gerard O’Connell Publisher: America Magazine (America Media) Date: 04FEB2022 In a wide-ranging interview with America, Father Hans Zollner, the German Jesuit and one of the church’s top experts in the field of
Catholic Italy Abuse Inquiry Title: Italy’s Church needs child sex abuse inquiry – Vatican advisor Author: Agence France-Presse Staff Publisher: Times of Malta via Agence France-Presse Date: 02FEB2022 After a string of investigations exposing paedophile priests across the globe, it is time for Catholic-majority Italy to hold its own reckoning, a top advisor to the
Pope Benedict faulted Title: Pope Benedict faulted over sex abuse claims: New report is just one chapter in his – and Catholic Church’s – fraught record Author: David Gibson Publisher: The Conversation Date: 29Jan2022 An in-depth report released last week alleges that former Pope Benedict XVI allowed four abusive priests in Munich to remain in ministry. The
Hans Zollner Child Abuse Title: Child abuse: Vatican child protection expert says prelates should apologise for abuse cover up Author: Claire Giangrave Publisher: Sight Magazine Date: 25JAN2022 Those responsible for covering up abuse cases should be upfront and apologise, says a top Catholic expert on child protection and accountability. His comments come on the heels
Benedict XVI Abuse Inquiry Title: Benedict XVI admits ‘incorrect’ info given to abuse inquiry Author: Ines San Martin Publisher: Crux Date: 24JAN2022 After the publication last week of a report on past sexual abuse in the German archdiocese of Munich, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI admitted that a previous statement on his participation in a meeting