#Abuse

Germany: Bishops’ Assembly. Church’s state of health, assisted suicide, ecumenism, abuse and synodal journey on the agenda

Germany: Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, independent law firm to compile report on past abuse cases

Australia. Instructions for Church governance review in a 32-page report

Australian bishops reviewed and approved a 32-page Report titled The Light from the Southern Cross: Co-Responsible Governance in the Catholic…

Abuse: UK Bishops’ Conference, “We undertake to listen to the victims and support them on their journey of healing

EU Commission: “fighting child sexual abuse with all tools at our disposal. Increased risks during lockdown

Council of Europe: “the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse is a crucial duty of the States”. Risks increase in lockdown

Pope at audience:  “Closeness to the victims of abuse”

Pope Francis devoted today’s audience to Jesus’ persevering prayer. In his closing remarks the Holy Father referred to the Report…

UK: independent abuse inquiry. Catholic Bishops, “where there have been failings, we acknowledge these and commit to actions which will bring about improvement”.

UK: independent abuse inquiry. Catholic and Anglican Churches and Westminster involved. Hundreds of cases each year

UK: Bishops’ Plenary. Fighting abuse, COVID-19 impact, growing poverty and Brexit on the agenda

France: combating paedophilia inside the Church. Increasing reports filed by the victims. Msgr. Blanchet, “a sign that words have been set free.”