The Catholic Register

Canadian bishops won't publish new policy on minor protection till 2018

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:31:12 -0400

CORNWALL, Ontario - The Canadian bishops will not publish their new policy for the protection of minors before 2018, said Bishop Anthony Mancini of Halifax-Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, chairman of the ad hoc committee tasked with drafting this resource in 2012.

Upcoming Rome conference to tackle safeguarding children online

Wed, 31 May 2017 14:00:00 -0400

ROME, Italy – An international congress in Rome this autumn will bring together experts to focus on the problem of online sexual abuse of minors and how to better safeguard children on the internet.

Cardinal Pell calls for inquiry into press leaks accusing him of abuse

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:00:34 -0500

VATICAN CITY - Australian Cardinal George Pell called for an inquiry into the leaking of accusations that he is under police investigation for the alleged abuse of minors.

Vatican court delays abuse trial after ex-nuncio hospitalized

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Vatican magistrates have decided to postpone the proceedings of a criminal trial against a former Vatican nuncio due to the defendant's ill health.

Rome summit looks to improve church��Ƶapp handling of child sexual abuse

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:00:00 -0400

ROME - As the Vatican continues to work on policies to combat clergy sex abuse, a leading pontifical university in Rome hosted a conference this week on how the Catholic Church can better address the current crisis and released details of a new diploma program on protecting children.

Former nuncio will face Vatican trial on charges of abuse, child porn

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:30:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - A former Vatican nuncio will stand trial in a Vatican court on charges of the sexual abuse of minors and possession of child pornography.

Pope OKs plan to investigate, judge bishops who fail to act on abuse

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has approved new procedures for the Vatican to investigate and judge claims of "abuse of office" by bishops who allegedly failed to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse.

Vatican approves statutes for papal commission for protecting minors

Fri, 08 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors received temporary approval of its first set of statutes.

Church must remain vigilant in addressing abuse, USCCB president says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Catholic Church spent a total of $150.7 million on child protection efforts and to address allegations of clergy sexual abuse of minors in dioceses and religious orders between July 2013 and June 2014.

Pope, cardinal advisors discuss bishops' accountability in abuse cases

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:30:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - The question of accountability for bishops and religious superiors who fail to follow through on protecting minors from abuse was "put on the table" during the latest meeting between Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals, said the Vatican spokesman.