Cardinal Sean O'Malley
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Cardinal O’Malley: Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’
Cardinal Seán O’Malley stated that he has “never seen any serious studies that have indicated that celibacy and sexual abuse... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Providence Bishop Richard Henning as archbishop of Boston
The Vatican said on Monday that the Holy Father accepted Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s resignation from the archdiocese where he has... Read more
Conference in Rome addresses dangers of AI and child pornography
The conference grappled with the fact that youth are increasingly exposed to platforms that contain tools “that can lead to... Read more
Pro-lifers dismayed at Massachusetts pro-abortion governor’s appearances at Catholic school events
Pro-lifers are raising a ruckus over two recent appearances at Catholic education events by the pro-abortion governor of Massachusetts. Read more
Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
Catholics in Massachusetts, New York urged to oppose assisted suicide bills
In both states efforts are underway to legalize assisted suicide. Read more
U.S. dioceses respond to Vatican declaration on same-sex couple blessings
A new Vatican declaration on blessings issued Monday is seen by some bishops as an opportunity to clarify confusion and... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Brazilian native as Boston’s new auxiliary bishop
Father Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa, 47, will join Cardinal Seán O’Malley and four other auxiliaries as bishops of the archdiocese. Read more
Vatican abuse commission now more ‘impact-focused,’ Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley says
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said the commission’s recent actions “represent a major shift towards a more impact-focused direction.” Read more
Pope Francis invites child protection group to have ‘a spirituality of reparation’
“The sexual abuse of minors by clergy and its poor handling by Church leaders has been one of the greatest... Read more
Call to ‘intense’ prayer: Boston Archdiocese responds to Satanic Temple’s convention
The Archdiocese of Boston is responding to the Satanic Temple’s upcoming “SatanCon” event in Boston. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Thursday he strongly disagrees with a critique of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission by Father Hans Zollner. Read more
Abuse expert leaves Vatican commission for protection of minors, citing concerns
Father Hans Zollner said in a statement March 29 that “structural and practical issues” within the commission had led him... Read more
U.S. cardinals react to Benedict XVI’s death
A roundup of tributes from members of the College of Cardinals from the United States to the late pope. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers discuss Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The Holy See press office said Dec. 7 that the pope met with his council of advisers for a two-day... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘Padre Pio shows us the power of the cross’
The archbishop of Boston celebrated Mass on Sept. 23 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, in the Church of Saint Pio... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission
The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more
USCCB demonstrators: The scene outside the bishops' meeting in Baltimore
More than 1,000 demonstrators, representing various causes and grievances, came to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' fall assembly... Read more
Catholic Church in Italy holds 1st national day of prayer for abuse victims
Milan archdiocese marked the day with Eucharistic adoration and Mass. Read more
Fernando Karadima, former priest whose sex abuse scandal rocked Chile, dead at 90
Fernando Karadima, an influential former priest in Chile whose sexual abuse of minors prompted major questions about episcopal cover-ups, has... Read more
