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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

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Pope Francis raised the rarely discussed problem of nun abuse in the church during an address to members of the Vatican's congregation for religious orders on Saturday. In the past, the Vatican has downplayed the abuses committed by mother superiors against nuns in the Catholic Church. In 2019, Francis issued a Vatican law that requires all priests and nuns worldwide to report sexual abuse and subsequent coverups to Catholic Church authorities.

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Axios

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Pope Francis warns about misuse of authority tied to nun abuse

The Vatican has downplayed similar abuses in the past.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Record

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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday drew attention to a problem that the Vatican has long sought to downplay: the abuses of power by mother superiors...

3 years ago·Waterloo, Canada

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The Daily Item

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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday drew attention to a problem that the Vatican has long sought to downplay: the abuses of power by mother superiors against nuns who,

3 years ago·United States

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San Antonio Express-News

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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday drew attention to a problem that the Vatican has...

3 years ago

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WJAX

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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

Pope Francis is drawing attention to a problem that the Vatican has long sought to downplay: the abuses of power by mother superiors against nuns who have little recourse but to obey

3 years ago

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WPXI

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Pope cites new book on nun abuse in warning to superiors

Pope Francis is drawing attention to a problem that the Vatican has long sought to downplay: the abuses of power by mother superiors against nuns who have little recourse but to obey

3 years ago

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