Last Wednesday, Marie Collins announced through her Twitter account that she had left the Pontifical Commission for Child Protection. Marie Collins, a survivor of child abuse by a priest, explained her decision was mainly motivated because of a “lack of cooperation from the dicastery which is more involved in addressing cases of abuse,” namely the ...read more

Pope Benedict XVI called on the universal Church to marked the first Sunday of Advent with a Vigil for Nascent Life.  Catholic News Service’s Carol Glatz and John Thavis have more on the Holy Father’s effort to promote the sanctity and dignity of life. To download Flash Player please click here ...read more