Focus - July 15, 2010 | VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

Focus - July 15, 2010

Voice of the Faithful Focus – A brief update highlighting issues and successes as we work together to Keep the Faith, Change the Church.

New Vatican rules regarding clergy abuse announced…
The Vatican is cracking down on priests who commit sex abuse. The new norms also included extending the statute of limitations from 10 to 20 years and also indentify possessing or disturbing child pornography as a crime. The revisions also add several other offenses to “grave crimes” including any acts related to women’s ordination. This marks the first major document issued by the Vatican since the scandal erupted in Europe earlier this year.
http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/vatican-revises-church-law-sex-abuse

Click here to view VOTF’s statement.

The Pope’s duty…
A recent New York Times editorial highlights the slow response of the Vatican in regards to clergy sex abuse. The piece calls on Pope Benedict for action that has been lacking for years and criticizes the pontiff leadership.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/09/opinion/09fri3.html

Click here to read VOTF’s statement.

Other stories we are following…
Illinois priest to become Indiana bishop:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-lafayettebishop,0,1328175.story

Lawyer wants pope’s testimony in abuse case:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-vatican-lawsuits-20100711,0,4021939.story

German bishop acknowledges abuse scandal mistake:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNOfSa1jBGKk_KjTBCQ6rTFoqJ7AD9GRLER00

New claim against convicted ex-priest:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-mccormack-lawsuit-0709-20100708,0,5831490.story

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	Focus - July 15, 2010 *Voice of the Faithful Focus* – A brief update highlighting issues and successes as we work together to Keep the Faith, Change the Church. New Vatican rules regarding clergy abuse announced… The Vatican is cracking down on priests who commit sex abuse. The new norms also included extending the statute of limitations from 10 to 20 years and also indentify possessing or disturbing child pornography as a crime. The revisions also add several other offenses to “grave crimes” including any acts related to women’s ordination. This marks the first major document issued by the Vatican since the scandal erupted in Europe earlier this year. http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/vatican-revises-church-law-sex-abuse Click here to view VOTF’s statement. The Pope’s duty… A recent New York Times editorial highlights the slow response of the Vatican in regards to clergy sex abuse. The piece calls on Pope Benedict for action that has been lacking for years and criticizes the pontiff leadership. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/09/opinion/09fri3.html Click here to read VOTF’s statement. Other stories we are following… Illinois priest to become Indiana bishop: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-lafayettebishop,0,1328175.story Lawyer wants pope’s testimony in abuse case: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-vatican-lawsuits-20100711,0,4021939.story German bishop acknowledges abuse scandal mistake: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNOfSa1jBGKk_KjTBCQ6rTFoqJ7AD9GRLER00 New claim against convicted ex-priest: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-mccormack-lawsuit-0709-20100708,0,5831490.story Action Focus	VOTF™ Mission Statement To provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Our Goals To support survivors of clergy sexual abuse To support priests of integrity To shape structural change within the Catholic Church.

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Focus - July 15, 2010