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Vatican investigating abuse allegation against Chilean Archbishop
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The apostolic nunciature in Chile announced that the Vatican has opened an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against retired Archbishop Bernardino Pinera Carvallo of La Serena, who is the uncle of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.
Vatican 'acknowledges' court's dismissal of Pell's appeal
By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News AgencyVATICAN CITY (CNA) -- The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of Cardinal George Pell, while recalling PellƵapp insistence of his innocence throughout the judicial process.
Pope Francis applauds launch of abuse investigation center in Chile
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A specialized center at Chile's premier Catholic university can help the Catholic Church protect minors and vulnerable persons from the scourge of clerical sexual abuse, which has plagued the Catholic Church in the country and around the world, Pope Francis said.
Church must be prudent judging Medjugorje apparitions, Vatican official says
By Sarah Mac Donald, Catholic News ServiceKNOCK, Ireland -- Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a place of prayer, conversion and pilgrimage for millions of people, but the church must be prudent and not rush to any judgment on the alleged Marian apparitions there, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.
Pope Francis approves new statutes for Vatican bank
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis approved new statutes for the Institute for the Works of Religion, often referred to as the Vatican bank, that include structural changes and a mandatory external audit.
Pope Francis: Ordination of married men 'absolutely not' main theme of Amazon synod
By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News AgencyVATICAN CITY (CNA) -- The ordination to the priesthood of mature, married men, sometimes called viri probati, is among the topics to be addressed at OctoberƵapp Amazon synod but is “absolutely not” one of the principle themes of the meeting, Pope Francis said.
Questions, controversy surround JP II Institute changes
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A normally quiet month was surprisingly struck by a brief, but intense summer squall at the end of July.
Vatican revises schedule for Pope Francis' visit to Africa Sept. 4-10
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope FrancisƵapp sixth foreign trip of 2019 will take him to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius Sept. 4-10, the Vatican announced.
Benedict XVI meets with recently dismissed faculty of JP II institute
By CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY (CNA) -- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI met last week with a recently dismissed professor of moral theology at RomeƵapp Pontifical John Paul II Institute, amid ongoing controversy regarding recent changes to the Institute.
Vatican City to set up abuse reporting system by end of year
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Vatican City State will have its own reporting system in place before the end of the year for flagging suspected cases of the abuse of minors and vulnerable people and instances of cover-up or negligence in handling such cases, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to nun recovering from surgery
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- An elderly religious sister who worked for many years at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the papal residence, was at her congregation's house recovering from surgery when she received an unexpected visit from Pope Francis.