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Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse
On: 2/23/2019, Cindy Wooden , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In an opulent Vatican room designed in the 16th century for papal meetings with kings, a cardinal read, "We confess that we have shielded the guilty and have silenced those who have been harmed." "Kyrie, eleison," (Lord, have mercy) ...

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Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse
On: 2/23/2019, Cindy Wooden , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In an opulent Vatican room designed in the 16th century for papal meetings with kings, a cardinal read, "We confess that we have shielded the guilty and have silenced those who have been harmed." "Kyrie, eleison," (Lord, have mercy) ...

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Bishops must see press as allies, not enemies, Mexican journalist says
On: 2/23/2019, Junno Arocho Esteves , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- If they are truly serious about fighting clerical sex abuse, bishops must join forces with journalists and not view them as enemies plotting against the Catholic Church, Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki said. Alazraki, who ...

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Secrecy must 'go out the window,' Irish archbishop says
On: 2/23/2019, Junno Arocho Esteves , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When it comes to the abuse of children by members of the clergy, using secrecy to hide problems rather than protect victims "must go out the window," said Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland. "Let's ...

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Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, cardinal says
On: 2/23/2019, Carol Glatz , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising. "There are no alternatives to traceability ...

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Church credibility ruined by silent hypocrisy, sister tells summit
On: 2/23/2019, Junno Arocho Esteves , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The hypocrisy of Catholic leaders who claimed to be guardians of morality yet remained silent about clerical sexual abuse has left the church's credibility in shambles, an African woman religious told bishops at the Vatican summit ...

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Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In an opulent Vatican room designed in the 16th century for papal meetings with kings, a cardinal read, "We confess that we have shielded the guilty and have silenced those who have been harmed."

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- If they are truly serious about fighting clerical sex abuse, bishops must join forces with journalists and not view them as enemies plotting against the Catholic Church, Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When it comes to the abuse of children by members of the clergy, using secrecy to hide problems rather than protect victims "must go out the window," said Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The hypocrisy of Catholic leaders who claimed to be guardians of morality yet remained silent about clerical sexual abuse has left the church's credibility in shambles, an African woman religious told bishops at the Vatican summit on abuse.

Father William J. O'Connor, who was for almost 13 years the pastor of St. Jeremiah Parish in Framingham, died on Feb. 11, 2019, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston; he was 89 years old. Born in Boston on July 25, 1929, he was a son of the late John and Frances (McIntyre) O'Connor. Raised in the Hub's Roslindale section, he attended Boston English High school and went on to Boston College from which he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.