Why the Muslim World Needs to Follow Pope Francis?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The broader Sunni Shia conflict, with Saudi Arabia in one corner and Iran in the other, is no […]
Catholic sexual abuse partly caused by secrecy and mandatory celibacy, report finds
Report examined findings of 26 royal commissions and inquiries from Australia, Ireland, the UK, Canada and Netherlands Melissa Davey @MelissaLDavey Wed 13 Sep 2017 A comprehensive study found mandatory celibacy […]
Chile’s bishops resign en masse over sex abuse cover-up
Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the biggest shake-up yet in the Catholic Church’s long-running sex abuse scandal, every active Chilean bishop offered to resign […]
How the Church of England has shifted on divorce, from Henry VIII to Meghan Markle
Source: The Washington Post By William Booth and Karla Adam Britain’s Prince Harry is set to marry Meghan Markle on Saturday. (Matt Dunham/AP) LONDON — When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stand before the […]
In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega bends to Catholic Church
Source: Associated Press By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — On a recent Sunday, Managua’s auxiliary Roman Catholic Bishop Silvio Baez talked to those gathered for Mass about love and […]
Cardinal George Pell trial a ‘turning point’, says survivors’ rights group
Source: The Guardian Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Rome Question in Rome is now whether Pope Francis is prepared to take tougher action against accused priests Cardinal George Pell leaves Melbourne magistrates court […]
Cardinal Pell likely to face two trials, court hears
Source: BBC News Cardinal George Pell is expected to face two trials on sexual assault charges, an Australian court has heard. The Vatican treasurer, 76, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and has strenuously denied any wrongdoing. On Tuesday, a magistrate ordered him to stand trial. The allegations […]
Australian cardinal to face trial on sexual abuse charges
Source: Associated Press BY ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be charged in the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis, on […]
Cardinal George Pell’s Hometown Breaks Its Silence About Grim Past of Sexual Abuse
Source: The New York Times By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS The ribbons tied to a fence outside St. Patrick’s cathedral in Ballarat, Australia, are in support of victims of child sexual abuse at […]
3rd priest in a week found dead in Mexico
Source: Associated Press By MARK STEVENSON MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest who had been reported kidnapped has been found dead in central Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Prosecutors […]
Catholic cardinal meets Saudi king in historic visit to Riyadh
Source: Aljazeera French cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran’s visit marks the first official meeting between Saudi ruler and a Catholic official. 19 Apr 2018 King Salman has recently held a number of meetings with representatives of Christian traditions [Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Kingdom Council]Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has met French cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran during […]
A new type of Catholic emerges: the conservative dissenter
Source: Religion News service By Christopher Lamb VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The tables have turned under Pope Francis. And a new type of Catholic has formed: the conservative dissenter. In the past, conservatives prided themselves on loyalty to the pope and being in lockstep with all papal teachings, while progressives called […]
‘Biggest obstacle to the Catholic Church is itself’, claims bishop
Source: BBC News One of Scotland’s top bishops claims the Catholic Church may be its own worst enemy in spreading its beliefs. The Bishop of Galloway has released a letter suggesting: “It could be argued that the greatest obstacle to preaching the gospel today in Scotland is the Catholic Church […]
Cardinal George Pell targeted to punish Catholic church, defence lawyer says
Source: The Guardian BY Calla Wahlquist Robert Richter says historic sexual abuse allegations against Pell invented by ‘thwarted’ people to punish the church Cardinal George Pell leaves the Melbourne magistrates’ court […]
AP Exclusive: 8 victims seek damages from Legion of Christ
Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY (AP) — Eight victims of the Catholic Church’s most notorious pedophile are pressing the Legion of Christ religious order to compensate them for the sexual abuse they endured and the psychological harm they say resulted from the order’s prolonged campaign to discredit […]
Croatia ratifies European treaty despite conservative protests
Source: Reuters ZAGREB (Reuters) – The Croatian parliament ratified on Friday a European treaty that has provoked mass protests by social conservatives who believe it undermines family values in the predominantly Roman Catholic country. FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Croats protest against the ratification of the Istanbul Convention in Zagreb, […]
Adelaide archbishop Philip Wilson denies he was told of abuse
Source: The Guardian By Australian Associated Press Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson has declared under oath that two former altar boys never told him they had been sexually abused by a fellow priest. […]
Christ was the first exorcist’: priest reports rising demand for the ritual
Source: The Guardian BY Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Rome Mexican priest who is teaching the ancient rite in Rome says it still has a place in the modern Catholic church Father Cesar Truqui. […]
Macron’s overtures to Catholic Church make waves in secular France
Source: Reuters Reuters Staff PARIS (Reuters) – Emmanuel Macron has blurred a line that has kept French government free of religious intervention for generations, critics said on Tuesday, after he […]
Muslims teach neighbours about their religion during Open Mosque Day
Source: Boston Globe By Cristela Guerra GLOBE STAFF APRIL 09, 2018 Among throngs of people touring the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center on Sunday were two lanky middle school girls who love […]