Clerical abuse

Survivor advocates call for universal ‘zero tolerance’ of clerical abuse

A watchdog group in the U.S. is applauding calls to make "zero tolerance" for clerical abuse the rule for the worldwide Catholic Church.

Vatican releases guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations

The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a 17-page document offering a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics against minors.

From readers – September 13, 2018

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The Church needs missionary disciples

The recent announcements involving new scandal in our Church sadden me to the core of my being. Just when there seems to be light and hope, another tidal wave of scandal comes to take it away. The evil one is at the gate, and it seems he has invaded and the battle won’t end.
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