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Spanish Documentary Exposes Clerical Abuse: "Hermana Leonor"

Leonor Paqué's documentary, "Hermana Leonor," chronicles the stories of victims of clerical sexual abuse in Spain, covering three years, 20,000 kilometers, and 32 locations, culminating in a film currently submitted to national and international film festivals.

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Leaked Documents Undermine Francis's Latin Mass Restrictions

Leaked Vatican documents contradict Pope Francis's 2021 decision to restrict the traditional Latin Mass, revealing that a majority of bishops surveyed in 2020 expressed satisfaction with it and warned against restrictions, potentially pressuring Pope Leo XIV to address the liturgical divisions.

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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was fired for violating a morality clause in his contract after a parent reported his husband's obituary; a parent-organized petition with 1,500 signatures supports Richards.

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Colombian Court Uncovers Hundreds of Priests Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

A Colombian court ordered the Catholic Church to release files on clergy, revealing over 600 priests accused of child sexual abuse, prompting calls for accountability and highlighting the lasting trauma experienced by victims like Fidel Ramírez and Natalia Restrepo, who faced institutional cover-ups...

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Rome's Jubilee: A Disappointing Turnout

Despite initial predictions of 30-35 million visitors, the 2025 Jubilee in Rome has so far attracted far fewer pilgrims, leading to disappointing economic results and impacting the city's housing market due to an oversupply of short-term rentals.

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Louisiana Chaplain Denied Parole After Admitting Sexual Attraction to Student

In Louisiana, a Catholic high school chaplain, Patrick Wattigny, was denied parole for sending inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old student and molesting other children; his actions prompted a new state law against grooming.

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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay Widower

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was not rehired after a parent complained about his late husband's obituary listing him as his widower, violating the school's morality clause prohibiting same-sex marriage despite his open homosexuality and long ten...

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French Report Accuses Prime Minister of Inaction in School Abuse Case

A French parliamentary report details decades of physical and sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school, accusing former Education Minister François Bayrou of inaction despite alleged knowledge, revealing systemic failures within the French state.

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Burgos Priest Imprisoned for Online Sexual Abuse of Minors

A Burgos priest was arrested and imprisoned for posing as a woman online to obtain erotic photos and videos from underage boys he knew through his parish; the Archdiocese of Burgos is cooperating with authorities and investigating the full extent of the abuse.

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Pope Leo XIV Supports Journalists Who Exposed Abuse in Peru

Pope Leo XIV publicly supported Peruvian journalists who exposed abuse within the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a wealthy ultraconservative group dissolved by Pope Francis in January 2025, highlighting the Church's commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing past scandals.

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Tuam Mother and Baby Home Excavation Begins

Excavation begins Monday at a Tuam, County Galway, mass burial site linked to a former mother and baby institution; the remains of up to 796 babies and children will be recovered and analyzed over the next 24 months by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention (ODAIT).

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Priest Denied Parole After Archbishop's Attempt to Cover Up Child Molestation

A Louisiana judge sentenced Father Patrick Wattigny to five years in prison for molesting two children after Archbishop Gregory Aymond initially attempted to allow him to continue his career despite discovering inappropriate texts between Wattigny and a minor; Wattigny's victim's subsequent efforts ...

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