"The failure of ecclesiastical authorities - bishops, religious superiors, priests and others - adequately to address these repugnant crimes has rightly given rise to outrage and remains a source of pain and shame for the Catholic community".In unprepared remarks, Francis added a reference to a letter he addressed last Monday to all the world's Catholics on the abuse crisis, saying he wanted it to signal "a greater commitment to eliminating this scourge in the Church, at any cost".Francis is making the first papal visit to Ireland in nearly four decades, but the reception he received in Dublin was a contrast to the raucous, rock star welcome that greeted St. John Paul II in 1979. But neither his words at the start of his visit nor a new meeting with victims is likely to assuage demands for heads to roll over the sex abuse scandal.Collins, who a year ago resigned from a Vatican commission for child protection over its inaction, told reporters that the pope's speech was "disappointing" … [Read more...] about Francis arrives in Ireland for first papal visit in nearly 40 years
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Irish PM urges pope to act on anti-abuse words
Associated Press Published 1:37 p.m. UTC Aug 25, 2018 Dublin – Pope Francis said at the start of a visit to Ireland on Saturday that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the failure of church authorities to punish the “repugnant crimes” of priests who raped and molested children. Seeking to respond to a global outcry over the abuse scandal, Francis cited measures taken by his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, to respond to the crisis. But Benedict never acknowledged the Vatican’s role in fueling a culture of cover-up, and Francis provided no new details of any measures he would take to sanction bishops who fail to protect their flocks. “The failure of ecclesial authorities – bishops, religious superiors, priests and others – to adequately address these repugnant crimes has rightly given rise to outrage, and remains a source of pain and shame for the Catholic community. I myself share these sentiments,” the pope said in … [Read more...] about Irish PM urges pope to act on anti-abuse words
The Latest: Plane carrying pope touches down in Ireland
Updated 2:47 am PDT, Saturday, August 25, 2018 Pope Francis boards an airplane at Rome's Fiumicino international airport, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. The pontiff is traveling to Ireland for a two-day visit on the occasion of the 2018 World Meeting of Families. Pope Francis boards an airplane at Rome's Fiumicino international airport, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. The pontiff is traveling to Ireland for a two-day visit on the occasion of the 2018 World Meeting of Families. Photo: Andrew Medichini, AP A gust of wind blows Pope Francis' cape as he boards an airplane at Rome's Fiumicino international airport, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. The pontiff is traveling to Ireland for a two-day visit on the occasion of the 2018 World Meeting of Families. less A gust of wind blows Pope Francis' cape as he boards an airplane at Rome's Fiumicino international airport, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. The pontiff is traveling to Ireland for a … [Read more...] about The Latest: Plane carrying pope touches down in Ireland
Live: Pope Francis Is Visiting Ireland Under a Cloud of Abuse Scandals
Supported by Europe | Live Briefing By THE NEW YORK TIMESAUG. 25, 2018 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Continue reading the main story Right Now: Pope Francis is traveling to Ireland for a two-day visit.Pope Francis is making the first papal visit to Ireland in 39 years, joining Catholics from around the world, but the celebrations will be held in the shadow of unrelenting revelations of sexual abuse and cover-ups that have eroded the moral authority and unity of the church.The pope has struggled to satisfy enraged survivors of abuse by clergy, who have accused him of failing to speak or act forcefully enough to expose and punish wrongdoing, and his every public utterance will be parsed for whether and how he addresses the scandals.Francis, who last week lamented “we showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them,” will meet with abuse survivors in Ireland, the Vatican has said, but there was no mention of the … [Read more...] about Live: Pope Francis Is Visiting Ireland Under a Cloud of Abuse Scandals
Attorney General Shapiro writes letter to pope: Urge priests to stop silencing victims
As he endeavors to expose predatory priests, Pennsylvania's top law enforcement official has appealed for help from the highest Catholic church authority: the pope. Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Wednesday sent Pope Francis a letter expressing his concerns that church officials are stalling the release of an 18-month-long grand jury investigation report into clergy sex abuse in six of the state's eight dioceses. Shapiro had intended to release the findings to the public in late June, but a last minute stay order from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has halted the release for now. The court is considering the petitions of some two dozen individuals named - but not charged in the report. Attorney General Josh Shapiro has appealed to Pope Francis in the ongoing effort to release a grand jury report into clergy sex abuse. The pope is shown here arriving for a Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alessandra … [Read more...] about Attorney General Shapiro writes letter to pope: Urge priests to stop silencing victims