Catholic News Service
September 20, 2018
In letters to Cardinal Brandmuller, pope emeritus defends his retirement
VATICAN – Retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his displeasure with the way a German cardinal publicly criticized his stepping down as pontiff, and he defended taking the title "pope emeritus."
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International
September 20, 2018
Some cry 'scandal' to cover their own faults, Pope says at Mass
VATICAN – While God's holy church is made up of sinners, it also has its share of hypocrites who love to cry "scandal" to point out the failings of others and make themselves appear pure, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
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Reflections
September 20, 2018
U.S. bishops plan third-party abuse reporting system, code of conduct
WASHINGTON – Pledging to "heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee Sept. 19 outlined actions to address the abuse crisis, including approving the establishment of a third-party confidential reporting system for claims of any abuse by bishops.
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International
September 19, 2018
Five Canadians added to youth synod
VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that five more Canadians — a cardinal, two priests and two laity — have been selected to participate in the upcoming Synod of Bishops on youth.
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Canada
September 19, 2018
U2's Bono meets Pope Francis to sign charity agreement
VATICAN – Bono, the lead singer of the Irish band U2, said he told Pope Francis that in Ireland "it looks as though the abusers are being more protected than the victims. And you could see the pain in his face."
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International
September 19, 2018
Vatican-China deal could be signed in late September, media reports say
HONG KONG – The long-awaited Sino-Vatican agreement on the nomination of bishops is expected to be signed in September, reported several media outlets.
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International
September 19, 2018
Church isn't above the law when it comes to abuse, Chilean bishop says
VATICAN – As revelations of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clergy continue in Chile, an archbishop said that the church can no longer ignore the suffering of victims.
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International
September 19, 2018
Cardinal Marx says mistakes were made in handling abuse, calls for change in German church
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, head of the German bishops' conference, admitted that mistakes were made in the German church's handling of sex abuse of minors and said he anticipates change in the church.
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International
September 18, 2018
Canadian bishops issue tighter rules for media accreditation for upcoming plenary assembly
MONTREAL – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued stricter rules for media who want to cover its annual plenary assembly to be held in Cornwall, Ontario, Sept. 24-28.
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Canada
September 18, 2018
U.S. aid cuts to Palestinians could be disastrous, Catholic workers say
JERUSALEM – The U.S. budgetary cuts to humanitarian aid institutions helping Palestinians could lead to long-term disastrous consequences, said Catholic aid workers in the region.
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International