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Pope Francis thanks Vatican journalists for reporting on scandals in the Church
Journalists accredited to the Holy See Press Office met the pope in a private audience at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace... Read more
Pope Francis: Turning churches into 'businesses' is a scandal
Pope Francis condemned priests and laity who turn their parishes into a “business” by charging for things such as baptisms,... Read more
Pope Francis: scandals 'poison' and deny the 'bread of life'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis addressed the issue of various scandals that happen within the Church, emphasizing that they... Read more
Suspended Vatican accountant linked to suspect spiritual group
The Vatican accountant who was recently suspended for allegedly trying to smuggle $26 million had been part of a group... Read more
Philly archdiocese financial officer gets prison time in $900,000 theft
Anita Guzzardi, the former chief financial officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was sentenced on Friday to two to seven... Read more
Cardinal Bertone speaks of 'ferocious' Vatileaks attack on Pope
The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, believes the continued leaking of confidential papal information to the media is... Read more
Pope suffering but serene as Vatileaks investigation continues
Pope Benedict is “suffering” but serene, despite the prosecution of his butler for stealing sensitive papal documents and the continuing... Read more
Police arrest suspect in 'Vatileaks' case
A person suspected of leaking sensitive internal Vatican documents has been arrested and is currently being detained “in a secure... Read more
After Fr. Williams scandal, Legion head stresses accountability
Father Alvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legion of Christ, has asked forgiveness for his failure to act firmly... Read more
Pope removes Italian bishop amid fraud accusations
Pope Benedict XVI has removed an Italian bishop from ministry following the launch of a police investigation into alleged financial... Read more
Legion leaders regret not acting sooner in Fr. Williams case
Leaders of the Legionaries of Christ have apologized for not acting more quickly in the case of Father Thomas Williams,... Read more
Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology
Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after... Read more
