In focus: Miraculous Medal Shrine, World Day for Consecrated Life, former priest faces sexual misconduct charges
Nation/World news briefs: Jan. 30, 2023
In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful
The AP interview with the pope also covered topics ranging from his health to the ongoing clerical sexual abuse crisis and from homosexuality to potential policies for regulating the retirement of a pope who renounces his office.
Pope says residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan
During an in-flight news conference July 29, Pope Francis also talked about his future papal trips, possible retirement and the German church’s synodal path.
Despite criticisms, bishop believes German Catholics share path with pope
Some European bishops have publicly voiced concerns about Germany’s Synodal Path process, warning it could divide the Catholic Church.
What happens next with texts approved by Germany’s Synodal Assembly?
The plenary approved three texts in a second reading; two-thirds of nearly 230 delegates, including bishops, approved the texts; in a separate vote of just bishops, the texts still garnered two-thirds of the votes.
German pilgrims hand pope ‘reform manifesto’ critical of Synodal Path
At Pope Francis’ general audience Jan. 5, 2022, a group of pilgrims presented him with a “reform manifesto” critical of the Synodal Path.