Tag: Pope John Paul II

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Pope Francis recommends silence before forces of scandal and division

Pope Silence Vigano McCarrick Title: Pope Francis recommends silence before forces of scandal and division Author: Gerard O’Connell Publisher: America The Jesuit Review Date: 03SEP2018 During his homily at his first morning Mass at Santa Marta since the summer break, Pope Francis recommended “silence and prayer” when one is confronted “with people lacking good will,

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In his own words: Ex-Cardinal’s letters to abuse victims

Postcards Grein Theodore McCarrick Title: In his own words: Ex-Cardinal’s letters to abuse victims Author: Nicole Winfield Publisher: ABC News via Associated Press Date: 06AUG2019 Correspondence penned by disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to the young men he sexually abused show how a globe-trotting bishop made vulnerable men feel special _ and then took advantage of

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The miracle John Paul II has yet to accomplish

Saint Clerical Abuse Coverups Title: The miracle John Paul II has yet to accomplish Author: Peter Isely Publisher: National Catholic Reporter NCROnline Date: 29APR2011 COMMENTARY Official history, Camus once observed, is written by those who make history, not those who suffer from it. Almost 20 years ago, A group of some 30 survivors of childhood

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Centenary of JPII’s Birth

Mark White Peter Isely Title: Centenary of JPII’s Birth Author: Father Mark White Publisher: Father Mark White Blog Date: 21MAY2020 On Monday, we marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II. Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the late pope’s tomb. The Holy Father said: John Paul went to find the

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Opinion

The Gift of John Paul II

Saint John Paul II Title: The Gift of John Paul II Author: Stephen P. White Publication: The Catholic Thing via Ethics and Public Policy Center. Date: 14MAY2020 Next Monday, May 18, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Karol Wojtyła. Pope Francis will mark the occasion by celebrating Mass at the saint’s tomb in St.

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St John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations

St John Paul Poland Title: St John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations Author: Vanessa Gera & Nicole Winfield Publisher: ABC News (AP) Date: 18MAY2020 WARSAW, Poland — St. John Paul II was honored on the centennial of his birth Monday with special Masses at the Vatican and in his native Poland,

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Playing Hide and Seek (2020)- Documentary Film of the Sekielski Brothers

Hide Seek Sekielski YouTube Title: Playing Hide and Seek (2020)- Documentary Film of the Sekielski Brothers Producers: Marek and Tomasz Sekielski Publisher: YouTube Date: 16MAY2020 Film was 100% crowd-funded. English sub titles English language version prepared by Dave Rygielski Length: 1 hr 27 mins For more information visit: https://youtu.be/T0ym5kPf3Vc

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Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church

NotesFromPoland Hide Seek Sekielski Title: Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church Author: Agnieszka Wądołowska Publisher: Notes from Poland Date: 16MAY2020 A new documentary on paedophilia in Poland’s Catholic church has been released today, drawing attention to how the issue has been covered up by the church hierarchy. It

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Official in John Paul II’s sainthood cause says no cover-up on sex abuse

Pope John Paul II Title: Official in John Paul II’s sainthood cause says no cover-up on sex abuse Author: Elise Ann Allen Publisher: Crux Date: 16MAY2020 ROME – Facing suggestions that Saint John Paul II’s reputation has been stained by the Church’s child sexual abuse scandals, including perceptions that John Paul turned a blind eye to

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Polish clerical child abuse documentary casts shadow on John Paul II centenary

Hide Seek Pope Shadow Title: Polish clerical child abuse documentary casts shadow on John Paul II centenary Author: Agence France-Presse Publisher: The Guardian Date: 16MAY2020 Polish archbishop calls for Vatican to ‘launch proceedings’ after release of child abuse documentary Hide and Seek. A Polish documentary on child abuse by Catholic clerics has put a damper

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