Category: Roman Catholic Church

Abuse survivor quits popea s panel over Vatican stonewall

Frustrated by what she described as Vatican stonewalling, an Irish woman who was sexually abused by clergy quit her post Wednesday on a pontifical panel advising Pope Francis about how to protect minors from such abuse. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said Marie Collins quit out of “frustration” at an alleged lack of cooperation from other Vatican offices, known as the Curia.

Vatican, Rome’s Jews putting on first-ever joint museum show

The museums of the Vatican and Rome’s ancient Jewish community have teamed up to host their first-ever joint exhibit, building on decades of improved Catholic-Jewish relations after centuries of mistrust. The exhibit’s focus is the menorah, the seven-armed candelabrum depicted in Jewish, Catholic and secular art over the centuries.

Jude Law, HBO’s new, young Pope, is no angel

In the new limited series “The Young Pope,” Jude Law plays Pope Pius XIII, the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church who is definitely not a saintly figure. Born Lenny Belardo, the former archbishop of New York, he is complex and contradictory – extremely conservative and yet capable of great compassion toward the poor.

Turmoil in the Vatican after a popea s death

Robert Harris writes intelligent thrillers based on historical events, from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the tumultuous 21st century. Some of his notable books include “Enigma,” about the breaking of Germany’s secret code in World War II, and “Fatherland,” a scary and suspenseful alternate history based on what could have happened if the Nazis had won World War II.