Catholic Church Reform

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - October 26

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya's president

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Pope set to give Catholic Church its first millennial and digital saint

In just a few months, the world will have its first digital saint.

Catholic church confirms altar boy was one of 2 minors killed outside church in Mexico's Gulf coast

The Roman Catholic church has confirmed that an altar boy was one of two minors killed outside a church on Mexico’s Gulf coast

World - ABC News - November 12

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades. Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem

For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - October 31

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

PBM reform push heats up

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBM reform push heats up Congress is facing pressure from outside groups to consider legislation to reform ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

The Vatican and China have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years.

New Pope Francis Encyclical Urges Catholics to Reject Individualism

In an encyclical titled “He Loved Us,” Francis draws on spiritual themes in the hopes of helping people find deeper meaning while living in today’s hectic societies.

World - The New York Times - October 24

American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics

The Catholic community has gone through numerous changes throughout the decade and shown major divisions on political issues according to acdemics.

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...

World - ABC News - October 28

As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations

No Catholic hospital in the U.S. is led by a nun — and many of the largest systems would be unrecognizable to their founding nuns.

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments

Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Gregory Aymond’s offer, required because he turns 75, says he wants to stay for resolution of institution’s bankruptcy but adds it is up to Pope Francis. New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archbishop ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home

A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.

Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable

Justin Welby said he should have more rigorously followed up the details of John Smyth's abuse in 2013.

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal

His resignation comes after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church.

Abuse survivors call for further Church of England resignations

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down over a damning report into abuse.

Church at precarious moment after Welby resignation

Justin Welby behaved like a politician and in some ways has faced the downfall of one, writes religion editor Aleem Maqbool.

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?

After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided. The resignation last week of the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby , has ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How Sabrina Carpenter Started a Brooklyn Church Battle

Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is in hot water with his diocese. Prosecutors are looking into his dealings with the New York City mayor’s top adviser. It all started with Sabrina Carpenter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

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Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya's president

Pope set to give Catholic Church its first millennial and digital saint

Catholic church confirms altar boy was one of 2 minors killed outside church in Mexico's Gulf coast

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

PBM reform push heats up

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

New Pope Francis Encyclical Urges Catholics to Reject Individualism

American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal

Abuse survivors call for further Church of England resignations

Church at precarious moment after Welby resignation

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?

How Sabrina Carpenter Started a Brooklyn Church Battle

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

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