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After meeting with pope, collaboration between Vatican, abuse victims takes ‘a step forward’
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors held the first structured dialogue with Ending Clergy Abuse on June 15-16 in Rome. [...]
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Catholic World Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Vatican commission seeks to address legal loophole facing women religious suffering abuse
Efforts to address the abuse crisis in the Church have focused on minors and vulnerable adults, leaving unaddressed the abuse suffered by women religious. Efforts are underway to rectify that. [...]
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· Jun 22, 2026
Brazil convicts Volkswagen for enslaving laborers in the Amazon 40 years ago
A Catholic priest led the arduous task of gathering evidence to take the multinational to court, which has ordered compensation for the victims
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· Jun 25, 2026
Catholics invited to donate to annual Peter's Pence appeal
As part of the annual Peter's Pence collection, Catholics around the world are invited to support the Pope's universal mission of peace, hope, and charity by expressing our love and trust for the Successor of Peter through a donation, even a small offering. Read all
DW News
· Jul 4, 2026
Why Pope Leo excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X | DW News
The Vatican has imposed severe disciplinary measures on the ultratraditionalist Catholic 'Society of St. Pius X' (SSPX). The move comes after the group consecrated bishops without papal consent. We talk to Justin McLellan from the National Catholic Reporter for an in-depth look at the dramatic events within the Catholic Church. #PopeLeoXIV #SSPX #CatholicChurch #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
The Daily Wire
· Jul 2, 2026
Pope Leo Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Sect From Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV took the most significant disciplinary action of his young pontificate on Thursday, formally excommunicating the breakaway Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after the group ignored his personal plea not to consecrate bishops without papal approval. One day after the radical traditionalist fraternity ordained four new bishops in Switzerland in direct violation ...
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