#Abuse

Card. Pell acquitted of all charges. Released from prison after 400 days

Acquitted from all charges and released after 400 days in prison. The shocking decision on the case of Cardinal George…

Pope Francis: meeting with Roman clergy, “financial and sexual scandals have made us all more cautious”

The conclusion of the Synod of the Church of England. Focus on the environment, fight on abuse and help to the poor

In the concluding session of the General Synod of the Church of England held this week at London’s Church House,…

Child protection. Msgr. Ghizzoni: “A new network in Italy for a crucial mentality shift”

A two-day seminar promoted by the National Service of the Italian Bishops’ Conference for the Protection of Minors opened in…

Pope Francis: Rescript for Instruction on “confidentiality of legal proceedings”. “Pontifical secret” in abuse cases abolished, “office confidentiality” maintained

Pope Francis: Rescript on “most serious delicts”, limit raised to 18 years for abuse. Even a layperson can perform the role of advocate or procurator

Poland: Bishops’ plenary, John Paul II “co-patron of Europe”. Work of Foundation for abuse victims assessed

Pope Francis: “ethical algorithms” against online abuse

“Ethical algorithms” is the proposal of Pope Francis to prevent online abuse, to which children in particular are exposed. The aspects…

Pope Francis: to Digital Child Dignity conference, “Church” “profoundly aware of gravity” of abuse, “ensure safe access”

Russia: abuse prevention in the Church, training seminars in Catholic dioceses across the country

Poland: conclusion of Bishops’ plenary assembly. Message for 13-October election, “moral duty to participate”