She wrote a letter that’s now been published in major newspapers around the globe asking the pope to go vegan for Lent. Now, she’s knocking at his door asking for a meeting in person.
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Timeline Of Key Events In McCarrick’s Priesthood, Ministry
A timeline of key events in the life of Theodore E. McCarrick, beginning with his ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of New York more than 60 years ago and ending with the Vatican’s announcement Feb. 16 that Pope Francis has confirmed his removal from the priesthood.
In The US, A Sobering Mood After News of McCarrick’s Laicization
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The accusations surrounding former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick have been hanging over U.S. bishops and faith communities in the dioceses and archdioceses where he served — New York, Metuchen and Newark in New Jersey, and Washington — since last year. Even though the Vatican stripping McCarrick of his clerical status Feb. […]
US Bishops Laud Pope’s Call to Defrock McCarrick as ‘Just,’ ‘Determined’
Pope Francis’s historic decision to defrock former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Saturday prompted an immediate wave of responses from U.S. prelates, who lauded the decision.
“The Pope’s Favorite Nun” Has Been Ordered to Vacate Premises
City commissions in McAllen, Texas issued the order earlier this week to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), which is headed by Sister Norma Pimentel.
On Parkland Anniversary, Catholic Leaders Seek to Curb Gun Violence
Ashes marked the foreheads of parents as they waited outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School – physical signs of the beginning of Lent, which would also serve as tragic markers of the crosses they bore after a gunman opened fire on the school last February 14, killing 17 teachers and students and wounding over a dozen others.
New Jersey Dioceses Release Names of Priests Credible Accused of Sexual Abuse
Following a trend throughout the country, New Jersey’s five Catholic dioceses released on Feb. 13 the names of its priests credibly accused of sexual abuse.
The Archdiocese of New York Responds to Cardinal Spellman Groping Allegation
In response to accusations to allegations that Cardinal Francis Spellman groped a West Point cadet during his time as archbishop of New York, the archdiocese of New York has said it is taking the claim seriously and invites the victim to formally contact the archdiocese.
Women Religious Organization Issues Statement on Abuse of Sisters
Days after the pope acknowledged abuse of nuns and sisters by priests and bishops, the largest U.S. organization of women religious thanked the pontiff for shedding “light on a reality that has been largely hidden from the public,” but the group also called for measures to address the issue.
A Simple Defrocking Won’t Mean the McCarrick Case Is Over
Various news agencies have reported that the Vatican will shortly announce a ruling in the case of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, accused of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy more than 50 years ago as well as various incidents with adult priests and seminarians.