Category Archives: Clergy Issues

Canon Law and False Abuse Allegations, Part II

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

(Part I of this article was posted on May 2, 2013, and can be read here.) In the first part of our discussion of false sexual-abuse accusations leveled against Catholic priests, we saw that canon law provides—and has always provided—a … Continue reading →

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Canon Law and False Abuse Allegations, Part I

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Q:  There are so many stories of priest-abusers shielded in past years by their superiors, who allowed it to continue.  But not all the accusations are true, right?  Do you know of any cases of priests accused of sexual abuse, … Continue reading →

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Why is Cardinal Mahony Voting in the Conclave?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Q:  Could you please comment on the assertions by Cardinal Mahony [of Los Angeles, California] that he is required to participate in the upcoming conclave?  Many Catholics are grouping to protest his participation.  –Douglas A:  Douglas is referring to the … Continue reading →

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Father Pavone’s “Suspension”: Priests for Life, Part II

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

(Part I of this article was posted on November 21, 2012, and can be read here.) In the first part of our discussion of the unhappy situation involving Priests for Life leader Fr. Frank Pavone and his bishop, Patrick Zurek … Continue reading →

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Clerical Incardination: Priests for Life, Part I

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Q: I’m trying to figure out which side is right in the case of pro-life leader Father Frank Pavone against his bishop in Texas.  Fr. Pavone publicly said he won an appeal to the Vatican against his bishop, who had … Continue reading →

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