Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
In a Bronx shelter, friars and homeless have weathered the coronavirus quarantine together
By Zoe Chevalier — June 16, 2020
BRONX, N.Y. (RNS) — 'It’s been a challenge for them and for us, but there is a feeling that we are all in this together,' said Father John-Mary, one of the friars.
Benedict Groeschel, popular priest and controversial media figure, dies at 81
By David Gibson — October 6, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) Groeschel was an outspoken opponent of abortion and was quick to defend the church against what he saw as unfair criticism. But his critique of media coverage of the clergy sex abuse scandals also landed him in hot water.
Rev. Benedict Groeschel leaves Catholic cable show after abuse remarks
By David Gibson — September 5, 2012
(RNS) The Rev. Benedict Groeschel has given up his longtime spot on the Catholic cable network EWTN after he defended clergy who abuse children while blaming some victims. By David Gibson.
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