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July 28, 2021

N.J. archdiocese is told of app data, raises concerns about data collection

People use their smartphones in this illustration photo.

NEWARK, N.J. -- After being made aware of a "published media report with information inferring possible inappropriate software app use by certain clergy" within the Newark Archdiocese, a statement from the archdiocese said it is reviewing the matter.

Published in International
July 23, 2021

Report that led to priest's resignation prompts journalism ethics questions

A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration photo.

High-tech data collection and cellphone tracking services allegedly used in a report by The Pillar that triggered the resignation of a high-ranking U.S. Catholic official July 20 has sparked a fresh discussion about journalism ethics.

Published in International
February 27, 2019

Vatican embassy confirms sexual misconduct complaint against Canada's former nuncio

Archbishop Luigi Ventura served as Apostolic Nuncio to Canada for eight years, from 2001 to 2009.
QUEBEC – The apostolic nunciature in Ottawa, Ontario, confirmed Feb. 26 that it received a first complaint of sexual misconduct concerning Archbishop Luigi Ventura, the Vatican's ambassador to Canada from 2001 to 2009.
Published in International
March 20, 2018

Disgraced cardinal from Scotland dies at 80

Cardinal Keith O'Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland, who resigned five years ago after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80. He is pictured in a 2010 photo.
VATICAN – Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned five years ago as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80.
Published in International