Bishop tells Catholics of his ‘shame’ over decision to shut churches

A woman who produced a video appealing to Catholic bishops to re-open churches has revealed that one bishop admitted to being “ashamed” for having to instruct the closure of churches and another insisted that they are in contact with the Government and will press for re-openings “at the earliest opportunity”. The video, titled ‘Please Open... Read More

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October 17, 2018

Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says

At a time of technological and scientific progress, “we ought to feel shame” for not having advanced in “humanity and solidarity” enough to feed the world’s poor, Pope Francis said. “Neither can we console ourselves simply for having faced emergencies and desperate situations of those most in need. We are all called to go further.... Read More

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September 26, 2018

It’s not true to say Church has done nothing ‘to clean up’ abuse scandals, says pope

The Catholic Church has grown in its understanding of the horror of clerical sexual abuse and of the “corruption” of covering it up, Pope Francis said. Returning to Rome from a trip to the Baltic nations, Pope Francis was asked about his remarks to young people in Tallinn, Estonia, when he said young people are... Read More

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April 9, 2018

Don’t be afraid of shame, open hearts to God’s mercy, pope says

Feeling ashamed of one’s sins does not mean wallowing in guilt, rather it is the gateway all men and women can use to experience firsthand God’s tender mercy and forgiveness, Pope Francis said. Christians should be grateful for shame because it “means that we do not accept evil, and that is good,” the pope said... Read More

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January 3, 2018

Don’t confess other’s faults, own up to sins, pope says at audience

Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognising one’s own faults, Pope Francis said. “It’s difficult to admit being guilty, but it does so much good to confess with sincerity. But you must confess your own sins,” the pope said at his first general... Read More

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