Faith

Clericalism, abuse of power, at heart of sex abuse crisis, Colombian cardinal says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:42:05 -0500

VATICAN – The abuse crisis in the Catholic Church is a call for bishops to unmask the deep-seated clericalism that placed protection of the institution of the church above the sufferings of victims, said the head of the council of Latin American bishops.

The Register Archive: ‘Crisis of faith’ prompts Leger to resign

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:57:27 -0500

Cardinal Paul-Emile Leger was Canada��Ƶapp most prominent prelate in the 1950s and ‘60s. Surprisingly, he resigned Nov. 9, 1967 and for the next 24 years, until his death in 1991 at age 87, he dedicated himself to service in the Third World, though he returned to Montreal several times. Here is how he explained his departure in The Register issue of Nov. 18, 1967.

Synod helps to renew the Church to help young Catholics, cardinal says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:38:05 -0400

VATICAN – To strengthen and support young people in the faith, members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to an authentic renewal of the Catholic Church, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.

NY Times talks to men who got settlements after alleged abuse by Cardinal McCarrick

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:12:48 -0400

NEW YORK – A front-page New York Times article published July 16 detailed the alleged abuse of two seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey, by then-Bishop Theodore E. McCarrick in the 1980s that resulted in settlements to each man.

Cardinal Obando Bravo, retired archbishop of Managua, dies at 92

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:49:34 -0400

VATICAN – Once honoured by his native Nicaragua as a "father of peace and reconciliation," Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo, retired archbishop of Managua, died June 3 at the age of 92.

Fresh from consistory, new cardinals greet family, friends

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:38:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church's five new cardinals received a warm reception from family, friends and the general public June 28 after Pope Francis inducted them into the College of Cardinals.

A McDonald��Ƶapp at the Vatican? Cardinals aren’t lovin’ it

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:32:22 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Several senior cardinals in Rome are apparently furious about plans to open a new McDonald��Ƶapp restaurant in the shadow of St. Peter��Ƶapp Basilica and have reportedly asked Pope Francis to stop the expansion from going ahead.

French cardinal accused of cover-up in widening abuse scandal

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0400

PARIS - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls called on a prominent cardinal to “assume his responsibilities” amid widening allegations of a pedophilia cover-up targeting Lyon��Ƶapp Roman Catholic diocese.

Sainthood cause of Argentine cardinal moves forward

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:00:09 -0500

VATICAN CITY - The sainthood cause of Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Francisco Pironio, who organized the first World Youth Days as president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, has been forwarded to the Vatican.

Cardinals’ secret letter to Francis warns of plot to rig reforms

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:39:01 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Tensions already roiling a high-level Vatican summit spilled into the open Oct. 12 with the publication of a letter allegedly sent to Pope Francis from 13 conservative cardinals warning of plots by progressives to hijack the proceedings.