Quebec still grapples with ‘dark chapter’ as pope visit nears Amid push to fully uncover colonial abuses, Indigenous leaders say Canadian province must acknowledge systemic racism. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022
Parent sues Australian cardinal over child sex abuse charge The father of a deceased former choirboy has filed a lawsuit against Cardinal George Pell and the Catholic Church in an Australian court claiming the parent suffered psychological injury over an accusation that the once-senior Vatican official sexually abused the son The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Father of former choirboy launches civil action against Cardinal George Pell and Catholic Church The father of a former choirboy, who prosecutors alleged had been abused by George Pell, launches legal action against the cardinal and the Catholic Church. ABC News · Jul 13, 2022
Pope’s visit to Canada: Indigenous communities await a new apology — and a commitment to justice Only in the past few decades have survivors of the residential school system spoken out publicly about the injustices they endured in these colonial school systems. The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022
Pope: I wouldn't live in Vatican or Argentina if I retire Pope Francis says he wouldn't live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Cutting edge pop-punk deals with anger towards Catholic church Meryl Streek releases first single ‘False Apologies’ Dublin Live · Jul 8, 2022
This week in history: Father Tolton gets a Chicago pulpit John Augustus Tolton, who died this week on July 9, 1897, became the first Black priest ordained by the Catholic Church in 1886. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2022
Naomi Ishisaka: Even in liberal Washington state, the Catholic Church has too much influence on abortion access With the end of Roe on so many of our minds, it might surprise those of us in liberal Seattle just how much abortion access in our state is under the control of the Catholic Church. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022
Fewer Toowoomba residents identify as religious according to 2021 Census results The ultra-conservative city in southern Queensland has long been considered one of Australia's most religious communities, but the latest census shows attitudes are changing. ABC News · Jul 3, 2022
Archdiocese of Chicago criticizes North Side state senator over Roe v. Wade post The image posted to Facebook by state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz sparked criticism from religious leaders, including the archdiocese, which labeled it “bigoted imagery.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022
Pope appoints first cardinal from Amazon rainforest When the Archbishop of the Brazilian city of Manaus Leonardo Steiner kneels before Pope Francis on August 27, the Brazilian clergyman will make history as the first Cardinal to come from the Amazon The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Pope urges end to ideological polemics over old Latin Mass Pope Francis is urging the Catholic faithful to stop exploiting the old Latin Mass for ideological reasons The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans, looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Pope advises Catholic mothers to stop ironing their son’s shirts and push them to get married The head of the Catholic Church also urged adult men not to ‘take the easy road’ The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Reason · Jun 24, 2022 From Rabbi Michael Simon (Temple Beth Kodesh) on Abortion, Judaism, and Religious Exemptions As readers know, I've been interested in the question of abortion and religious exemption claims (see this May 9 post), so when I saw this item by Rabbi Simon, I found it much worth passing along. Rabbi Simon had been a lawyer for 20 years before becoming a full-time rabbi,…
Reuters · Jun 23, 2022 Pope trip to Canada in July on course despite knee problem Pope Francis will have at least five meetings with indigenous people during a trip to Canada in July, making good on a promise to apologise in the country for the Roman Catholic Church's role in abusive residential schools.
The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022 Kolkata: Catholic schools to stay online for one more week KOLKATA: A day after the CNI schools decided to resume physical classes from Monday, schools under the Catholic Church have opted to stick to the government advice and continue online classes for another week. The state government had on June 13 asked schools to extend the summer holidays till June…
Glasgow Live · Jun 18, 2022 Police seize ancient book of sermons missing from Glasgow decades Police Scotland officers worked with their Italian and Dutch counterparts to recover a book that was illicitly removed from the collection of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
Reuters · Jun 17, 2022 Retired priest, 92, charged with indecent assault after Canadian residential school probe A retired priest has been charged with indecent assault following a decade-long investigation into a residential school in Manitoba, Canadian police said on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022 International probe returns centuries-old book to Scottish Catholic church POLICE have worked with their counterparts in Italy and the Netherlands to recover a centuries-old book which was illicitly taken from a collection…
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 Ancient book returned to Catholic Church in Scotland after police action Scottish police worked with Dutch and Italian officers on the return of the Book of Sermons.
Zenger · Jun 17, 2022 Pope’s Upcoming Visit To Canada Aims At Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples Papal visits are typically filled with the joyful pageantry, excitement and emotion of a big event. But Pope Francis’ trip to Canada next month will likely have a rather dour feel. The pope will make the transatlantic trip in part to apologize in person for past abuses suffered by Indigenous…
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022 Jesus' earthly dad, St. Joseph – often overlooked – is honored by Father's Day in many Catholic nations The United States celebrates Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. Many countries with a Catholic heritage, however, such as Portugal and Spain, have already honored fathers on March 19: the feast of St. Joseph, husband of Mary and patron saint of fathers.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 Pope cracks down on new Catholic religious start-ups Pope Francis has taken another step to reign in and regulate new religious groups in the Catholic Church
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022 There is no one 'religious view' on abortion: A scholar of religion, gender and sexuality explains The Catholic Church’s official line on abortion, and even on any artificial birth control, is well known: Don’t do it.