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Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

Toronto Star

time26 minutes ago

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  • Toronto Star

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission on Saturday. Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O'Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston. O'Malley was the founding president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, an advisory group Pope Francis established in 2014 to advise the church on best practices to fight abuse and protect children.

Dalai Lama dismisses succession buzz, vows to serve for 30-40 more years at 90
Dalai Lama dismisses succession buzz, vows to serve for 30-40 more years at 90

First Post

time34 minutes ago

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  • First Post

Dalai Lama dismisses succession buzz, vows to serve for 30-40 more years at 90

Amid swirling speculation about the future of Tibetan spiritual leadership and China's potential role in choosing his successor, the Dalai Lama remains steadfast read more Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets devotees as he arrives at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. (Photo: AP) The Dalai Lama has quashed the rumours about his succession, vowing to serve people for another three to four decades. While speaking during a long-life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, the Dalai Lama said Saturday (July 5) he felt reassured by divine signs. 'Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far,' the spiritual leader told the crowd on the eve of his 90th birthday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Amid swirling speculation about the future of Tibetan spiritual leadership and China's potential role in choosing his successor, the Dalai Lama remains steadfast. Showing no signs of stepping back, he expressed deep gratitude for his life's journey, despite the challenges of leading Tibetans in exile. 'Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can,' he said. As McLeodganj gears up for his 90th birthday celebrations, with dignitaries like Indian union minister Kiren Rijiju expected to attend, the Dalai Lama's message highlighted his unwavering commitment to his spiritual mission and his determination to continue guiding his followers for years to come. Earlier on Wednesday, the 14th Dalai Lama stated that the centuries-old institution of the Dalai Lama would continue and that the Gaden Phodrang Trust– a non-profit body set up by his office in 2011– would have the 'sole authority' to recognise his reincarnation. China responded swiftly and critically. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning reiterated Beijing's long-standing position that any reincarnation of the Tibetan spiritual leader must comply with what it calls 'domestic recognition' and receive official approval. Despite China's criticism, India has backed the traditional process for selecting the next Dalai Lama. 'Reincarnation has to be decided by the established conventions and the desire of the present Dalai Lama. No one else has the right to decide on the next Dalai Lama. It is the most important defining institution for all the Tibetans and all those who follow the Nalanda tradition of Buddhism,' Rijiju said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

San Francisco Chronicle​

time35 minutes ago

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  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission on Saturday. Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O'Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston. O'Malley was the founding president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, an advisory group Pope Francis established in 2014 to advise the church on best practices to fight abuse and protect children. As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis' 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere. After many years of reform and new members, it has become a place where victims can go to be heard and bishops can get advice on crafting guidelines to fight abuse. Verny, who is currently the bishop of Chambery, France, has been a member of the commission since 2022 and heads the child protection council of the bishops conference in France, where the church has been rocked by revelations of decades and abuse by priests and bishops. He was among commission members who met with Leo last month. The bishop has been responsible for doing an annual audit of the French church's centers for receiving victims, an initiative that was started after a devastating 2021 report into the French scandal estimated 330,000 children in France had been sexually abused over the past 70 years by church personnel. Cardinal O'Malley praised the appointment, saying Verny has developed in-depth experience helping victims and working with law enforcement and civil authorities to ensure accountability 'for the serious failures of the church in France.' In a statement, O'Malley also praised Leo for continuing to consider the commission a priority. 'The Holy Father's words and deeds in these early months of his pontificate assure the world that the Church will not grow complacent in her efforts to as best possible ensure the protection of children, vulnerable adults and all people in our communities,' he said. Verny, for his part, praised O'Malley's leadership as courageous and having served as 'a moral compass' for the church, a reference to O'Malley's occasional statements of outrage when even Francis bungled an abuse case. 'I am committed, together with the members and personnel, to building on that legacy,' Verny said in a statement. The American-born pope made the appointment the day before heading for a six-week vacation at the papal summer retreat south of Rome. ___

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

Winnipeg Free Press

time37 minutes ago

  • Politics
  • Winnipeg Free Press

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission on Saturday. Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O'Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston. O'Malley was the founding president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, an advisory group Pope Francis established in 2014 to advise the church on best practices to fight abuse and protect children. As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis' 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere. After many years of reform and new members, it has become a place where victims can go to be heard and bishops can get advice on crafting guidelines to fight abuse. Verny, who is currently the bishop of Chambery, France, has been a member of the commission since 2022 and heads the child protection council of the bishops conference in France, where the church has been rocked by revelations of decades and abuse by priests and bishops. He was among commission members who met with Leo last month. The bishop has been responsible for doing an annual audit of the French church's centers for receiving victims, an initiative that was started after a devastating 2021 report into the French scandal estimated 330,000 children in France had been sexually abused over the past 70 years by church personnel. Cardinal O'Malley praised the appointment, saying Verny has developed in-depth experience helping victims and working with law enforcement and civil authorities to ensure accountability 'for the serious failures of the church in France.' In a statement, O'Malley also praised Leo for continuing to consider the commission a priority. 'The Holy Father's words and deeds in these early months of his pontificate assure the world that the Church will not grow complacent in her efforts to as best possible ensure the protection of children, vulnerable adults and all people in our communities,' he said. Sundays Kevin Rollason's Sunday newsletter honouring and remembering lives well-lived in Manitoba. Verny, for his part, praised O'Malley's leadership as courageous and having served as 'a moral compass' for the church, a reference to O'Malley's occasional statements of outrage when even Francis bungled an abuse case. 'I am committed, together with the members and personnel, to building on that legacy,' Verny said in a statement. The American-born pope made the appointment the day before heading for a six-week vacation at the papal summer retreat south of Rome. ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

PHOTO GALLERY: Fluminense beat Al-Hilal, Palmeiras lose to Chelsea at World Cup
PHOTO GALLERY: Fluminense beat Al-Hilal, Palmeiras lose to Chelsea at World Cup

Al-Ahram Weekly

time41 minutes ago

  • Sport
  • Al-Ahram Weekly

PHOTO GALLERY: Fluminense beat Al-Hilal, Palmeiras lose to Chelsea at World Cup

- Al Hilal's Mohamed Kanno, second from top left, fouls Fluminense's Matheus Martinelli, third from top left, during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Fluminense's Gabriel Fuentes guards Al Hilal's Kaio Cesar during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Fluminense's Jhon Arias, left, and Al Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly challenge for the ball during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Fluminese players celebrate after a goal during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Al Hilal's Renan Lodi, left, and Fluminense's German Cano challenge for the ball during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah clears the ball past Palmeiras' Jose Manuel Lopez during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Palmeiras and Chelsea in Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Palmeiras' Paulinho, left, and Chelsea's Joao Pedro battle for the ball during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Palmeiras and Chelsea in Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Palmeiras' Estevao gets past Chelsea's Marc Cucurella during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Palmeiras and Chelsea in Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Palmeiras' Richard Rios battle during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Palmeiras and Chelsea in Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2025. AP - Palmeiras' Richard Rios, left, controls a ball chased by Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Palmeiras and Chelsea in Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2025. AP

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