Tag Archives: Vatican
Vatican: Oh, bugger!
SMH THE Legion of Christ, a powerful worldwide religious order whose late founder became enmeshed in a sex scandal years ago, says the Vatican is investigating seven Legion priests for alleged sexual abuse of minors. The investigation cast a new … Continue reading
Vatican: Who you gonna call?
Leakbusters! 82-year-old – Leakbusters! When your plans get out And your coups are canned, When the Irish vote For things you want banned, When your pedophiles Gather too much heat, And tomorrow’s Bull’s Already on the street… Who you gonna … Continue reading
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US: His Eminence has never seen The Blues Brothers..
… or he’d know; you just don’t piss off nuns. NYTimes.com The Vatican has appointed an American bishop to rein in the largest and most influential group of Catholic nuns in the United States, saying that an investigation found that the … Continue reading
Ireland: Vatican enforcers silence radical priest
IrishCentral Father Tony Flannery, a Catholic priest who has been outspoken in his criticism of the abuse crisis in Ireland, has found himself under investigation by the Vatican for his liberal views. Founder of the Association of Irish Priests, Father … Continue reading
Vatican: Have sex or obey the Pope?
It’s a tough call… SMH Pope Benedict XVI has issued a rare and explicit denunciation of priests who have questioned church teaching on celibacy and ordaining women, saying they were being selfish in disobeying his authority. Faith is just full … Continue reading
Vatican: Whoops! Pope Benedict exorcises two via accidental superpower
Telegraph Father Amorth said his two female assistants escorted the two men into St Peter’s Square as the Pope was driven between crowds of faithful in the white “Popemobile” jeep. The women managed to obtain seats for the two men … Continue reading
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Vatican: ‘Healing’, not compensation…
…it’s a whole lot cheaper. ROME: Pope Benedict has urged ”profound renewal” of the Catholic Church to prevent child abuse, as the Vatican held its first-ever summit on the issue despite protests by victims. ”Healing for victims must be of … Continue reading
Vatican: Corruption scandal letters leaked
Reuters The Vatican was shaken by a corruption scandal Thursday after an Italian television investigation said a former top official had been transferred against his will after complaining about irregularities in awarding contracts. The show “The Untouchables” on the respected … Continue reading
Australia: Cat-fight!…
… where ‘Cat’ is short for ‘Catholic’. SMH A LEADING Catholic priest has criticised Cardinal George Pell for reserving a “grand apartment” for himself at the Australian church’s new guest house in Rome, saying “the ethics of our secular state … Continue reading
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Italy: Yoga is Satanic, says creepy old priest
Telegraph Father Gabriele Amorth, who for years was the Vatican’s chief exorcist … said yoga is Satanic because it leads to a worship of Hinduism and “all eastern religions are based on a false belief in reincarnation”. Reading JK Rowling’s … Continue reading
