During the lengthy interview, the pope called sexual abuse “diabolical” and a “monstrosity” and said there is “zero tolerance” for those in the church who are guilty of abuse.
Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview
Photos of the Week: Sept. 6, 2022
In the spotlight: John Paul I beatification, Pakistan flooding, Gorbachev death
Nation/World news briefs: Sept. 6, 2022
In focus: Kidnapped sister freed, devastating floods in Pakistan, school year begins in Ukraine
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope, who served for only 33 days in 1978, for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.
Pope issues new constitution, code for the Order of Malta
The pope issued the decree and promulgated the new constitution and code “to safeguard the unity and greater good” of the Sovereign Order of Malta.
Indiana court sides with archdiocese over teacher firing
The Indiana Supreme Court said the state could not interfere in a Catholic school’s firing of a teacher in a same-sex marriage because of the school’s religious freedom rights.
Catholic Charities sets up water distribution in response to Miss. flooding
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi, has begun distributing water to help residents besieged by a failing water system in the state’s capital city.
Ethiopian bishops say ‘No more war!’ as fighting resumes
Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have expressed deep sadness at the resumption of fighting in the north of the country while urging parties to prioritize peace.