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California Dioceses Offer New Compensation Program for Abuse Victims

May 20, 2019 Articles

In Vos Estis Lux Mundi, Pope Francis’ recent document outlining global standards for reporting clerical abuse, there is specific mention of the need to care for the victims of abuse and their families. And while there are many ways the Church can provide care and compensation for the victims of abuse, six dioceses in California […]

Full Text and Analysis of Benedict XVI’s ‘The Church and the Scandal of Sexual Abuse’

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Articles

On Thursday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI released an essay in which he shared his thoughts on the sex abuse crisis that the Church has faced in recent years and is still grappling with. Relevant Radio® has offered extensive coverage of the abuse crisis, and with the release of this new document Patrick Madrid dedicated all […]

U.S. Bishops Meet with Pope Francis to Discuss Abuse Crisis

September 13, 2018 Articles

This morning at the Vatican, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop Jose Gomez, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, and Msgr. Brian Bransfield met with Pope Francis to discuss the ‘moral catastrophe’ of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Cardinal DiNardo serves as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, while Archbishop Gomez serves as the Vice President, […]

Pope calls meeting of world’s bishops on sexual abuse prevention

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 Articles

Pope Francis met with the Council of Cardinals at the Vatican from September 10 to 12. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, “the Council reflected extensively together with the Holy Father on the theme of abuse.” The communiqué, released on September 12, announced an upcoming meeting with bishops on the […]

Helping young people understand the current crisis

September 1, 2018September 4, 2018 Articles

Have you been struggling with how to talk to your kids, students, or young parishioners about the current crisis in the Catholic Church? With the overwhelming news and devastating division, how can we help our kids to understand? Starting with understanding how young people process this kind of news is a good place to start, […]

Vigano’s statement must be taken seriously, says Abp. Cordileone

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 Articles

The Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, released a letter to the faithful of his archdiocese on Wednesday, August 29. The letter contained reflection on the testimony of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò and his allegations of Church hierarchy covering up the abuse of Archbishop McCarrick. Cordileone begins by personally attesting to the integrity […]

5 Tips for Keeping Peace in the Storm

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 Articles

The sexual abuse crisis has rocked many Catholics, and even if it hasn’t shaken your faith it has likely shaken your peace. How can we remain at peace even as we work for reform and purification? Dr. Mark Miravalle, professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, stopped by The Drew Mariani Show™ to share 5 ways […]

Atmosphere of hope, uncertainty in Rome following cover-up allegations

August 30, 2018August 29, 2018 Articles

Each week, Relevant Radio® Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha joins Morning Air® to discuss news from Rome and the Holy Father’s general weekly audience. These weekly audiences with the faithful rarely make the news cycle, but this week, major secular news outlets covered the general audience, hoping that Pope Francis would address the abuse crisis and […]

George Weigel: Reform Means Restoring Moral Foundations of the Faith

August 29, 2018 Podcasts, Rewind

In the past few weeks, many of the laity, priests, and bishops are calling for reform in the midst of the latest sexual abuse crisis. But many are wondering where this reform can or should begin. George Weigel, Catholic theologian and one of America’s leading public intellectuals, stops by A Closer Look™ to explain why the Church […]https://relevantradio-od.streamguys1.com/rewind/rewind20180829.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

USCCB reaffirms call for a prompt investigation into McCarrick abuse

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 Articles

On Monday, August 27, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement in the wake of the letter from Archbishop Viganò, who accused Pope Francis and other church officials of covering up Theodore McCarrick’s abuse and lifting sanctions imposed on him by Pope Benedict […]

Father Rocky Addresses the Abp. Vigano Testimony

August 27, 2018August 31, 2018 Podcasts, Rewind

The last month has left Catholics around the world, and in the United States in particular, reeling from one scandal after another. Over the weekend, another allegation came out that has rocked the Catholic faithful. In an 11-page letter, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, accused several Church officials of covering […]https://relevantradio-od.streamguys1.com/rewind/rewind20180827.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Now What? How the Faithful Can Respond After the Abp. Vigano Testimony

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Articles

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