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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith closed its investigation into an abuse allegation against retired Bishop Rafael Zornoza Boy of Cádiz y Ceuta, Spain.

A former seminarian alleged that the abuse began when he was 14 and continued for seven years. The dicastery reportedly closed its investigation “because it could not determine whether the victim was underage at the time of the alleged abuse,” Crux reported.

Bishop Zornoza, 76, retired last November and has denied the allegation.

Pope Leo departs from Cameroon, says his remarks there did not refer to President Trump (CWN)

Posted on 04/18/2026 07:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Following a farewell ceremony at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (video), Pope Leo departed from Cameroon for Angola this afternoon.

State of Maryland faces billions in liability from over 12,000 abuse claims (WBFF-TV)

Posted on 04/18/2026 07:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Three years after the State of Maryland passed the Child Victims Act lifting the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases, 12,305 abuse claims have been lodged against public school teachers, youth detention workers, and other government employees.

Last year, Moody’s downgraded the state’s bond rating amid growing fiscal concerns, and one state senator now estimates that the potential liability could approach $60 billion.

Cuba's bishops defend Pope amid attacks (Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba)

Posted on 04/18/2026 06:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba released a statement of support for Pope Leo.

“At a time when the figure of the Pope has been the object of attacks and questioning, the Cuban bishops have wanted to publicly express their support and closeness,” the bishops’ conference stated. “In the midst of a world wounded by conflicts and wars, the Pope’s voice becomes a prophetic light that invites us to work for peace and to defend the poor and excluded.”