Cardinal Sean O’Malley, appointed a leader in the Vatican’s efforts to fight clergy abuse, is among those named in a new lawsuit in Boston. The suit alleges Cardinal O’Malley and 5 other archdiocesan officials failed to properly supervise a vice principal who allegedly abused 3 teens at a Catholic high school. While the claims are not directly related to clergy abuse, the case is creating a stir at the Vatican. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn has more.
Cardinal Appointed to Fight Clergy Abuse by the Vatican Named in Boston Lawsuit
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, a workshop to understand China
Casina Pio IV, home of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Pope Francis Created 21 New Cardinals for the Catholic Church at the Vatican
In this video, we delve into the recent consistory celebrated by Pope Francis on September 30th, marking his
Carlo Acutis’ Mother: First Millennial Saint Shows ‘Holiness Is in the Ordinary’
‘Both Carlo and Pier Giorgio [Frassati] shared a love for the Eucharist, a love for the poor, and a love for the Virgin Mary... These two are models that we need in this particular moment for the young people of today...'
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
Seventy-one years ago, on Sept. 21, 1953, Jorge Mario Bergoglio's priestly vocation began. He joined the Jesuit novitiate in 1958, was ordained in 1969, and became pope on March 13, 2013.
European Catholics debate final outcome of Synod on Synodality assembly in Prague
European Catholics debated Thursday morning the contents of a final document that will influence the discussions of the
Celebrating 800 Years of St. Francis’ Stigmata
Pilgrims from around the world gather in La Verna, Tuscany, to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, reflecting on suffering, healing, and spiritual renewal.