Here is the Vatican’s English translation of the letter retired Pope Benedict XVI published Feb. 8 in response to the independent report on the handling of sexual abuse allegations in the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising from 1945 to 2019.
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Biden Joins Pope Francis, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in Marking Day of Human Fraternity
On the second annual Day of Human Fraternity both religious and secular leaders have joined voices calling for greater brotherhood and solidarity, saying faith implies respect for all people regardless of their traditions or beliefs.
Praying for Peace, Looking Toward Olympics, Pope Francis Emphasizes Unity
The “true gold medal” at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games goes to everything that helps the global community be more welcoming and accepting of all people, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Talks About Devotion to Saints, Prays For Man who Interrupted Prayer
Pope Francis said that when he was little, he thought the phrase “the communion of saints” in the Creed meant that the saints in heaven were receiving Communion.
Fight When Treated Unfairly, Pope Francis Tells Religious, Consecrated Women
Pope Francis encouraged religious sisters and consecrated women to continue to show courage amid difficulties, even if it means pushing back against the church they serve faithfully.
Accurate Information Is a Human Right, Pope Francis Tells Catholic Communicators
Catholic communicators must help provide correct and truthful information about COVID-19 and its vaccines and do so in a way that avoids oversimplification and creating conflict, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: People Must Never Forget or Repeat Horrors of Holocaust
The cruelty of the Holocaust must never be repeated, Pope Francis said on the eve of the international day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
Pride Is An Obstacle to Christian Unity, Pope Francis Says
Divided Christians will never find unity unless they are willing to humble themselves, bowing down to worship Jesus and him alone, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Cites Struggles of Parents Raising Children With Challenges, Counsels: ‘Never Condemn a Child’
During his weekly Wednesday audience, Pope Francis spoke about the “suffering” of parents who have children with “diverse sexual orientation.”
Pope Francis Names Two New York Pastors as Auxiliary Bishops of N.Y. Archdiocese
Pope Francis has named two pastors in the New York Archdiocese to be auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese, Father John S. Bonnici and Father Joseph A. Espaillat.