Bishop Barron Applauds Trump’s Order Banning Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors
Bishop Robert Barron released a statement in his capacity as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth.
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Pope Francis to Abuse-Prevention Commission: ‘Our Commitment Must Not Wane’
Pope Francis encouraged members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to move forward in their efforts to make the Church a safer environment for both minors and vulnerable adults.
Cardinal O’Malley: Vatican Abuse Commission Is Now More ‘Impact-Focused’
At the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which took place May 3-6, members adopted several new policies and updates in an attempt to address the sexual-abuse crisis.
Pope Francis Appoints Juan Carlos Cruz to Pontifical Commission for Protecting Minors
Cruz is a survivor of sexual abuse by Fr. Fernando Karadima, who in 2011 was found guilty by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith of sexually abusing minors in the 1980s and 1990s.
Catholic Church in Australia Commits to Ensuring Justice for Sex-Abuse Victims
Church officials in Australia apologized for the suffering caused, pledging commitment to justice while noting need for seal of confession.
