Catholicism
Popularity of Pope Francis Takes a Hit Amid Abuse Scandals
However, the pontiff’s core Catholic base remain unchanged. The latest Gallup polls reveal Americans are now less enamored by Pope Francis this month with only 53…
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Catholicism
Catholicism
Leaked Church Report: Over 3,600 Kids Sexually Abused by German Catholic Priests
The church withheld access to documents A study commissioned by the German unit of the Roman Catholic Church uncovered that over 3,600 children, aged 13 or…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Will Meet with Survivors of Buddhist Teacher Sexual Abuse
#MeTooGuru Change.org petition calls for wider attention on sexual abuse in the Buddhist community. The Dalai Lama is scheduled to meet sexual abuse victims[/tweetit] during his…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Calls a Meeting on Clerical Sexual Abuse
Francis is walking a tight-rope to save his papacy. The Vatican announced Pope Francis has summoned to Rome all Catholic senior bishops for a meeting on…
Catholicism
Catholic Church Has Lost More Members Than Any Other Religion in the U.S.
Hispanics are gradually becoming dominant among U.S. Catholics A recently published Pew Research Report has shed new light on American Catholicism[/tweetit]. The study begins by informing…
Catholicism
NY and NJ are Investigating Cases of Catholic Sex Abuse
Other states followed suit after Pennsylvania’s bombshell report last month. Attorneys General from all over the United States have adopted an aggressive stance in their investigation…
Catholicism
Pope’s Letter Urges to Pray and Fast for Child Sex Abuse Victims
Nothing, however, has actually been implemented on the ground Pope Francis wrote a "Letter to the People of God" in which he requests readers to pray…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Issues Response to Pennsylvania’s Catholic Church Sex Abuse Report
The Vatican criticized “predator priests.” Pope Francis, the supreme head of Roman Catholic Church, wrote a letter a week after a 877-page report was released by…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Accepts the Resignation of McCarrick
The “zero tolerance” policy was applied equally by the Vatican History was made this month when Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Theodore McCarrick's resignation from College of…
Mormonism
Mormon Church Issues New Guidelines on How to Deal With Abuse for Both Women and Children
It is more of a policy emphasis than a policy change The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on March 26 it is in…
Catholicism
Why The Catholic Church Needs a #METOO Moment
Needs to Facilitate Discussion To Battle History of Abuse The recent news that Casey Affleck has withdrawn as an Academy Awards presenter over accusations that he…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Trip To Chile Tainted by Scandal and Violence
Pope Faced Unusual Criticism For Weak Response to Sexual Abuse When Pope Francis visits a country he is usually greeted by huge crowds praising his name.…