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‘Elitist, clericalist’ church allows abuse to thrive, pope says
Sexual and physical abuse by priests and religious and the scandal of its cover-up by church authorities thrive in countries where the Catholic Church is "elitist and clericalist," Pope Francis told Jesuits in Ireland in August.
Leaked German report shows 3,700 cases of abuse of minors in 68 years
UPDATED - The release of the document caused shock in Germany, with many criticizing the German bishops' conference for its detailed knowledge of the abuse and their silence about it.
Indian nun says no church response to allegations bishop raped her
An Indian Catholic nun who claims a bishop raped her has accused the Vatican and senior church officials of inaction and silence despite her repeated complaints.
Pope accepts resignation of Brazilian bishop arrested for embezzlement
In March, Bishop Jose Ronaldo Ribeiro of Formosa was arrested and charged, along with four diocesan priests, with stealing about $606,000 of diocesan money.
Love breaks chains of slavery to sin, pope says
Only true love for God and neighbor can destroy the chains of greed, lust, anger and envy that enslave humankind, Pope Francis said.
Pope says he hopes to visit Japan in 2019
Pope Francis has received several invitations to visit Japan, including an invitation in 2013 from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Pope to convene world meeting on abuse prevention with bishops’ leaders
Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Archbishop Ganswein says abuse crisis is church’s 9/11
The concern of now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and the promises made by the majority of church leaders were not able to stop the evil of clerical sexual abuse, which has been the 9/11 of the Catholic Church, the retired pope's personal secretary said.
Chilean archdiocese responds with practical measures to tackle abuse
Chilean Catholics are training clerics and parishioners in abuse prevention and counseling victims, but not just abuse in church settings.
Pope encourages bishops to remain close to Venezuelan people
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Venezuela to continue supporting their fellow citizens who suffer greatly due to poverty, hunger and sickness.