NEWS
Polish bishops form independent commission to investigate 'full picture' of JPII archives
By Paulina Guzik, OSV NewsThe bishops of Poland March 14 announced they will create a commission of experts to investigate cases of abuse of minors by clergy from the past in the country -- an investigation that would cover the era that St. John Paul II governed the Archdiocese of Krakow as Cardinal Karol Wojtyla.
CCCB, rapporteur at odds on visit
By Susan KorahRepresentatives of the Catholic Church were not present at any meetings or consultations with him, and his initial report did not include any input from the Church, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples said at the end of his 10-day assessment visit to Canada.
Bank failures underscore 'obligation' for prudence
By Kate Scanlon, OSV NewsAfter the failures of two banks in March, the U.S. government has taken steps to prevent similar failures and the risks such failures would present to the economy. The precarious situation illustrates what one Catholic commentator described as the need for government and banks to take seriously the "solemn obligation" of prudence in banking policy for the sake of society's common good.
Updated: Jesuits of Canada name abusers among its ranks
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCanada’s Jesuit Fathers have published the names of 27 of their own men who, over a span of 70 years, have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children and young people under 18.
Resolutions of German Synodal Assembly support laity to preach at Mass, church blessings of same-sex couples
By KNA, OSV NewsThe final assembly of the German Synodal Way took place in Frankfurt March 9-11, where 230 bishops and lay representatives discussed issues such as blessings for homosexual couples, the ordination of women, a relaxation of mandatory celibacy and greater church involvement for lay people.
Saskatoon congress a ‘how to’ spread the Word
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEach year over the past four the Diocese of Saskatoon has been hosting a Spring Congress to liaise about diocesan plans with clergy, staff, lay leadership and Church attendees from its 92 member parishes.
Morality and the market
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIndividually, economists need to be saved as much as any other poor sinner. Collectively, the rest of us need to be saved from the fallen state of economics, says Catholic economist Tony Annett.
Pay up: taxes and the common good
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIf paying your taxes seems complicated, the morality of finishing the job isn’t, according to Catholic authorities from St. Thomas Aquinas through to Pope Francis.
