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Abuse crisis Europe

Independent commission releases report on abuse in Church in Portugal

At least 4815 children were sexually abused by members of the Church in Portugal over the past 70 years, according to a report by the commission investigating the issue. Source: Reuters.

Europe Religious Orders

‘Rebel nuns’ of the Amalfi Coast expelled from convent, religious life

Two members of the Urbanist Poor Clare Sisters of Italy, who refused to abandon their 13th century convent slated for closure, have been dismissed by the Vatican from religious life. Source: Crux.

Abuse crisis Europe

Investigation into Northern Ireland’s forced adoptions reaches Australia

Australian Federal Police are searching for women and children who may have been affected by the practice of forced adoption in Northern Ireland. Source: News.com.au.

Europe Legal Matters

French bishops set up national Church court

France’s Catholic bishops have set up what they believe to be the world’s first major national Church court, replacing a previous network of local tribunals. Source NCR Online.

Europe

Italy’s southern bishops gear up to support anti-mafia priests

Italy’s bishops conference for the southern region of Campania, notorious for its mafia activity, has announced the establishment of diocesan commissions to support and guide anti-mafia priests. Source: Crux.

Europe

Dutch acolyte wears his faith on his sleeve

For one day only, St Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam turned into the workplace of tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher. The well-known Dutch artist tattooed his recently auctioned image of St Nicholas on the forearm of the lucky winner. Source: Crux.

Europe Pope Francis

Russia confirms Pope helped with prisoner swaps

Russia’s ambassador to the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis helped facilitate recent prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and said the Vatican is ready to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Source: OSV News.

Abuse crisis Europe

French cardinal admits to abusing teenage girl 35 years ago

French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, former head of the French bishops’ conference, has admitted to abusing a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago. Source: CNS.

Europe Social media

Don’t let social media undermine faith, says Irish bishop

A Catholic bishop in Ireland has appealed to young people not to allow the negativity of social media or other people to undermine their faith. Source: The Tablet.