The Pope’s apology vindicates Chilean abuse survivors – but why did they have to suffer so long?
April 11, 2018
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Those who misled the Pope ‘no doubt felt they were protecting the institution’, says Marie Collins
Morning Catholic must-reads: 22/02/18
February 22, 2018
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Analysis: revival of sex abuse commission comes amid growing criticism
February 17, 2018
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The Vatican’s record on abuse has faced increasing scrutiny over the past few weeks
Pope Francis restores Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
February 17, 2018
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Cardinal O’Malley continues as president and is joined by 9 new members
Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/01/18
January 18, 2018
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/12/17
December 20, 2017
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Abuse survivor resigns from Vatican child protection commission
December 13, 2017
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Peter Saunders said he was ‘disappointed that the commission didn’t do what I thought it was set up to achieve’
Analysis: What the Pope’s new approach to abuse cases will mean
September 22, 2017
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The mooted reforms could strengthen the Vatican’s response to abuse – as long as the canonical process is respected
Priests guilty of abuse will have no right to appeal, Pope says
September 21, 2017
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The Pope admitted he made a mistake softening the sentence of an abuser priest
Pope Francis: I personally doubt authenticity of current alleged Medjugorje visions
May 14, 2017
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Despite his doubts, the Pope said the ‘spiritual and pastoral facts cannot be denied: people go there and convert’
Peter Saunders: ‘Vatican abuse commission wants compliant survivors, so I’m unlikely to return’
March 29, 2017
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Peter Saunders told the Catholic Herald that he will never stay quiet about the issue of child protection
Cardinal Müller: Vatican officials aren’t resisting Pope’s reforms on abuse
March 6, 2017
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The Vatican doctrinal chief was responding to criticism by abuse survivor Marie Collins