Archbishop Wilton Gregory promises Catholics he will ‘rebuild your trust’ after Pope Francis named him to lead the archdiocese that has become the epicenter of the clergy sex abuse crisis in the U.S.
Religion and Values
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Vatican meets lawyers opposed to the criminalization of gays
The group urges the Holy See to publicly oppose such laws and ‘conversion’ therapies.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values, Uncategorized
At 94, Mormon president proves himself open to change
Russell M. Nelson, who leads The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has proved a far more vigorous and transformative figure than scholars expected when he took office a year ago
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Walls, fear-mongering won’t stop migration, pope tells Moroccans
Francis praises the country as a model of religious moderation as he opens a quick trip to the North African kingdom.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Founder, editorial board of Vatican women’s magazine quit
They cite s climate of distrust after they denounced the sexual abuse of nuns by clergy.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope requires sex abuse claims to be reported in Vatican City
The pontiff has issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats, requiring the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to Vatican prosecutors.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope replaces Santiago bishop accused of sex abuse cover-up
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati says he was leaving with his ‘head held high’ and that all complaints lodged with the archdiocesan office have been investigated or are under investigation.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Religion and Values
Pope Francis wants psychological testing to prevent problem priests
The pope believes no man should become a priest unless he is suited to a life of chastity.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to break ground on Saco expansion
Church leaders say the congregation, established in 1996, has 200 active members from Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Buxton, Dayton, Arundel, Hollis and Kennebunkport.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Australian cardinal sentenced to 6 years for molesting choirboys
The judge says Pope Francis’ former finance minister George Pell acted with ‘staggering arrogance.’