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April 16, 2015

Pope, cardinal advisors discuss bishops' accountability in abuse cases

Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, asked the Pope and the Council of Cardinals to “take on the subject of accountability and responsibility” when it comes to those in leadership who fail to comply with child protection norms, says a Vatican spokesperson.

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.

Published in Vatican
June 24, 2014

Legionaries of Christ to receive Vatican-appointed advisor

Father Marcial Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, speaks at a conference in Madrid, Spain, in this photo dated Oct. 6, 2001.

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican will name a special "assistant" to advise the leadership of the troubled Legionaries of Christ, whose revised constitutions Pope Francis has still not approved four months after they were submitted to him.

Published in International
June 8, 2014

Advisors urge Pope Francis to slow down for a summer break

Advisors urge Pope Francis to slow down for a summer break

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has been working nonstop since his election more than a year ago, and he has shown remarkable resilience for a 77-year-old confronted with an array of Church crises. But he is also fatigued at times and his advisors are hoping that he will take a break this summer.

Published in Vatican