Vatican: Swiss Bishops Mishandled Sex Abuse Claims, But No Cover-Up Found
The Swiss bishops forwarded the allegations to the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome, which shortly thereafter opened a canonical investigation into the matter.
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Swiss Bishop Calls for Women’s Ordination, End to Celibacy Ahead of Synod
Bishop Gmür didn’t stop at questioning celibacy; he also waded into another contentious issue: the ordination of women.
Vatican Investigating Swiss Bishops’ Handling of Sex Abuse Cases
Swiss Church authorities forwarded the allegations to the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome.
Swiss Bishops Call for Respect for ‘Rules’ After Woman Appears to Concelebrate Mass
The bishops acknowledged people’s desire to participate in the liturgy but said the Catholic liturgy has a universal character, and this especially concerns celebrations of the sacraments.
Swiss Bishop Resigns at Age 59 Due to ‘Inner Fatigue’
In a brief statement Monday, the Holy See press office did not elaborate on possible reasons for the resignation, which is not mandatory for bishops until their 75th birthday.
Swiss Bishops’ Synod Report: Catholic Church Denies Equality to Women and Excludes LGBT People
The document says nothing about the number of participants in the surveys that were to be part of the worldwide synodal process.
Swiss Bishops: Same-Sex Marriage Proposal ‘Fraught with Difficulties’
Switzerland has recognized civil unions for same-sex couples since 2007, following a 2005 referendum.
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Pope: The Church Is About Christ; It’s Not an NGO
Speaking Dec. 1 to the Swiss bishops, Pope Francis said they have 'a great and beautiful responsibility to maintain a living faith in your land.'
