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‘Vos estis’ inquiry into Polish Catholic archbishop advances
The apostolic nunciature in Poland announced Wednesday that the diocesan phase of an investigation into an archbishop accused of negligence... Read more
US reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases launched
A national third-party reporting system for allegations of abuse, neglect, or misconduct against bishops in the US has launched. Read more
'We must be humble', Cardinal Cupich says as 'Vos estis' task force begins work
After being named to the Vatican’s task force for the protection of minors against sexual abuse, Cardinal Blase Cupich of... Read more
Vatican orders further investigation into Crookston’s Bp Hoeppner
The Diocese of Crookston announced Tuesday that the Vatican has ordered additional investigation into the conduct of Bishop Michael Hoeppner,... Read more
Cardinal Dolan conducting 'Vos estis' investigation into Brooklyn's Bishop DiMarzio
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is conducting an investigation into Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, following an allegation of sexual abuse. Read more
US reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases could go live by February
A national third-party reporting system for allegations of abuse, neglect, or misconduct against bishops could be activated by February 2020,... Read more
'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says
The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require... Read more
New Zealand bishop resigns over 'unacceptable behaviour' with young woman
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in New Zealand, following an investigation... Read more
Brooklyn’s Bishop DiMarzio to lead Vatican investigation of Bishop Richard Malone and the Diocese of Buffalo
The Holy See has announced that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn will lead an Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of... Read more
Vatican authorizes ‘Vos estis’ investigation into Minnesota bishop Hoeppner
Bishop Michael Hoeppner is the first sitting U.S. bishop to be investigated under new misconduct protocols introduced by Pope Francis... Read more
US bishops authorize reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases
The US bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a national third-party system for victims confidentially to report cases of abuse... Read more
US bishops open debate on abuse reforms
On the morning of the first day of the USCCB’s General Assembly in Baltimore, discussion began on three proposals to... Read more
Lay advisers urge US bishops to press for release of McCarrick documents
Advisory bodies to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called Tuesday for the bishops to urge the Holy See to... Read more
Analysis: Houston case raises questions about pope’s reforms
The Msgr. Rossi case highlights the gathering storm of confusion surrounding the motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi. Read more
DiNardo accused of mishandling clerical sexual misconduct case
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has been accused of mishandling an allegation of sexual coercion made against his... Read more
New global Catholic rules against sex abuse build on decades of work
The Vatican’s new global norms mandating sex abuse reporting take effect June 1, but two North American archdioceses say their... Read more
Analysis: 'Vos estis' and 'vulnerability'
Pope Francis’ recently promulgated policy on sexual abuse allegations made against bishops, Vos estis lux mundi, offers a new and... Read more
Analysis: Is Pope Francis' new abuse plan the answer Catholics are looking for?
Pope Francis, the “pope of surprises,” lived up to his nickname this morning, by releasing a comprehensive canonical plan to... Read more
