News Archive
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April 1, 2024
What is Abuse of Conscience?, By Paul Fahey and Dominic de Souza, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (April 1, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Sacramento prepares for ‘time of atonement’ ahead of bankruptcy filing, By Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (March 31, 2024)
Duluth Catholic Priest Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Allegations, Restored as Pastor, By Maria Vollom, KQDS - Fox 21 [Duluth MN], (March 29, 2024)
Sacramento Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy reorganization in wake of abuse lawsuits, By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (April 1, 2024)
April 2, 2024
New lawsuit filed against Catholic diocese over abuse allegations, By Curtis Segarra, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (April 1, 2024)
Catholic Charities hosting ‘A Call for Superheroes’ to begin Child Abuse Prevention Month, KCBD [Lubbock TX], (April 1, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Sacramento files for bankruptcy, survivor group objects, By Becca Habegger, KXTV - ABC 10 [Sacramento CA], (April 1, 2024)
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Media Release, Diocese of Sacramento [Sacramento CA], (April 1, 2024)
Hong Kong’s draconian National Security Law won’t affect seal of confession, diocese says, By Matthew Santucci, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 15, 2024)
The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has the following response to the recent social concern over Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation), Sunday Examiner - Diocese of Hong Kong [Hong Kong], (March 15, 2024)
Two men launch $5M lawsuits against local school board for alleged historical sexual abuse, By Kenneth Armstrong, Elliot Lake Today [Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada], (April 1, 2024)
‘Shocked that it’s come up again.’ Critics say MO bill could undo new boarding school law, By Laura Baker and Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 1, 2024)
April 3, 2024
NTI denounces Oblate investigation, calls for larger inquiry, By Jorge Antunes, Nunatsiaq News [Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada], (April 2, 2024)
Michigan Supreme Court takes up clergy abuse case, By Colin Jackson | MPRN, Interlochen Public Radio [Interlochen, MI], (April 2, 2024)
‘Suffering in silence’: Lawsuit accuses Diocese of El Paso of 1960s priest sexual abuse, By Aaron Martinez , El Paso Times, (April 2, 2024)
Former New Hampshire minister sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault, By Tim Callery and Imani Fleming, WMUR-TV, ABC-9 [Manchester NH], (April 1, 2024)
Twelve things the SBC should do now to address clergy sex abuse, By Christa Brown, David Clohessy, Dave Pittman and Chellee Taylor, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (April 2, 2024)
Lawmakers face deadline to help Boy Scout abuse victims get settlement money, By Katarina Sostaric, Iowa Public Radio, RadioIowa.com [Des Moines IA], (April 2, 2024)
Pastor Flees Arraignment After Being Accused of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (April 2, 2024)
Texas College Pastor, Who Abused Child for 7 Years, Avoids Jail Time in Plea Deal, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 2, 2024)
Editorial: Despite ruling, we should look back at Church abuse scandals, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 3, 2024)
Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early, By Nicole Winfield and Franklin Briceño, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 2, 2024)
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Peruvian archbishop, By Eduardo Berdejo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 2, 2024)
Pope accepts resignation of Peru bishop linked to scandal-plagued group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 2, 2024)
Sacramento latest California diocese to file for bankruptcy, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (April 2, 2024)
Less than half the Mexican Catholic dioceses prevent sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 2, 2024)
April 4, 2024
Lawyer appeals $400,000 fine for exposing identity of chaplain with history of sexual abuse, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (April 3, 2024)
Sex abuse lawsuits against Yeshiva University can proceed, NY judge says, By Diana Novak Jones, Reuters [London, England], (April 3, 2024)
Catholic leaders and sisters rescue child survivors of sexual violence in Sierra Leone, By Doreen Ajiambo, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (April 4, 2024)
Sacramento Diocese files for bankruptcy due to ‘sickening sin’ of church sex abuse, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 3, 2024)
Potential settlement with Diocese of Rockville Centre vote delayed to give survivors of sex abuse more time, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (April 4, 2024)
April 5, 2024
Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse to Be Held April 11, Diocese of Scranton [Scranton, PA], (April 4, 2024)
19 victims of sexual abuse want compensation from Portugal’s Catholic Church, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (April 5, 2024)
Catholic diocese in California files for bankruptcy over child abuse lawsuits, By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 5, 2024)
Music Teacher Is Charged With Taking Teenagers on Trips to Abuse Them, By Michael Wilson, New York Times [New York NY], (April 4, 2024)
Alabama priest to stand trial for allegedly raping a child at a New Hampshire Boy Scout camp in 1976, By Greg Garrison, AL.com [Birmingham, AL], (April 4, 2024)
Marmion Academy monk, charged with sex abuse, pleads guilty to battery: Kane County state’s attorney, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (April 4, 2024)
Baltimore Archdiocese sues insurers over abuse claims coverage, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 4, 2024)
Lawyer for sex abuse victims says warning others about chaplain didn’t violate secrecy order, By Kevin McGill, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 3, 2024)
April 6, 2024
Vatican issues universal guidelines on sex abuse, By Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (April 5, 2024)
Editorial: Missouri extended oversight to religious schools for a reason. Don’t undo it., By St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Board, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (April 5, 2024)
Clergy sex abuse victims seek rehearing from state Supreme Court, By Stephen Marcantel, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (April 5, 2024)
Doctor to say if New Orleans priest with rape charges is competent to stand trial, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (April 4, 2024)
It’s Time to End Statute of Limitations Laws for Child Sex Abuse Victims. For Good., By Kyle Dillon Hertz, Time [New York, NY], (April 5, 2024)
Third leader at televangelist Mark Barclay’s church investigated for sex abuse crimes, By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 5, 2024)
An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling, By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press, ABC News [New York City NY], (April 5, 2024)
2 more Quiboloy church associates surrender, By Herbie Gomez, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (April 4, 2024)
Quiboloy arrest: Davao police say Senate security sought help from Camp Crame, By Hernel Tocmo, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (April 2, 2024)
PNP Davao says no special treatment for Quiboloy, By Hernel Tocmo, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (April 5, 2024)
Pastor accused of raping impaired teen now on the run, is former cop, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 4, 2024)
Cardinal Ouellet found liable for religious dismissal, By Michelle LaRosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 4, 2024)
Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges, By William Ton, Australian Associated Press, The Canberra Times [Canberra, Australia], (April 5, 2024)
Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale facing scores of new historic child abuse charges, By Rochelle Kirkham, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 5, 2024)
April 7, 2024
New names floated for street and park on site of historic abuses, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (April 7, 2024)
Wisconsin bishop accuses Archbishop Viganò of ‘public defamation’, By Daniel Payne for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 6, 2024)
Diocese of Rome shake-up: Pope Francis transfers vicar to Vatican post, By Courtney Mares for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 6, 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against Fr. Frank Canfield, S.J., By Communications Office, St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland OH, (April 5, 2024)
News Release: Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against the Late Fr. Frank Canfield, S.J., By Communications Office, St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland OH, St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland OH, (April 5, 2024)
Deceased priest accused of allegedly abusing St. Ignatius student in 2012, By Brian Koster, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (April 5, 2024)
Sexual abuse allegations against deceased former Saint Ignatius chaplain deemed to be credible, school president says, By Tyler Carey, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (April 5, 2024)
April 8, 2024
Clergy sex abuse survivors to testify in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 8, 2024)
UK abuse survivors campaign seeks culture change in the Church, By Chris Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (April 8, 2024)
Catholic bishops meet to discuss compensation for sexual abuse victims, By Michael Bruxo, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (April 8, 2024)
The Oblates and the “geographic solution” to clergy sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 8, 2024)
Attorneys for McAllen priest deny sexual misconduct allegation, By Emily D'Gyves, MyRGV.com [McAllen, Tx], (April 7, 2024)
Marcos tells Quiboloy: ‘All proceedings will be fair’, By Adrian Ayalin, Sherrie Ann Torres, Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (April 8, 2024)
National code of conduct key to improving integrity, By Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Outlook [Diocese of Parramatta NSW, Australia], (April 8, 2024)
Karkala: Headmaster arrested for sexually harassing minor girl students, Mangalore Today News Network [Karkala, Karnataka, India], (April 8, 2024)
Argentine archbishop—key figure in Zanchetta affair—convicted of gender violence against nuns, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (April 8, 2024)
Kenya Court Sentences Priest Convicted of Abuse To Preach on Sexual Crimes, By Fredrick Nzwili , ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (April 8, 2024)
Broken Arrow church reopens alleged sex abuse case, By John Dobberstein, Broken Arrow Sentinel [Broken Arrow OK], (April 7, 2024)
Papal appointments bring changes to Diocese of Rome, By Cindy Wooden, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (April 8, 2024)
Vatican speaks on abortion, LGBTQ rights, others, Vanguard [Apapa Lagos, Nigeria], (April 8, 2024)
Polygamous Sect Leader Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Sexual Abuse To Children, By Jason Curtis, Artistree [Whittier CA], (April 8, 2024)
Clergy sex abuse victims seek rehearing from state Supreme Court, By Stephen Marcantel, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (April 5, 2024)
April 9, 2024
Filipino Televangelist Accused of Child Sex Trafficking Gives Surrender Conditions, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 8, 2024)
Megachurch pastor wanted by FBI for sex trafficking issues conditions for surrender, By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post contributor, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 8, 2024)
Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference releases national code of conduct, By Francesca Merlo, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (April 8, 2024)
Bishop’s former secretary claims ‘hush money’ payments made to alleged victims, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 8, 2024)
An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling, By Almudena Calatrava and the Associated Press, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (April 8, 2024)
Baltimore archbishop hears accounts of abuse during bankruptcy hearing, By Steve Thompson, Washington Post, (April 8, 2024)
Sexual abuse survivors testify in Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case, By Kate Amara, WBALTV 11 [Baltimore, MD], (April 8, 2024)
Survivors of church sex abuse share stories in bankruptcy court in presence of archbishop of Baltimore, By Tracee Wilkins, News4 Investigative Reporter, Katie Leslie and Jeff Piper, NBC [Washington, DC], (April 8, 2024)
‘Soul murder’: Clergy abuse survivors testify about torment in Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy case, By Alex Mann and Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 8, 2024)
Spring ’24 Webinar II – Whose Stories are They?, By Fordham University, Taking Responsibility - Fordham University [New York NY], (April 8, 2024)
‘The Lord Brought Judgment’: N.C. Church Fires Pastor Over Sexual Misconduct, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 8, 2024)
Louisiana High Court: Priests Have a “Property Right” Not to Be Sued For Sexual Abuse, By Steve Kennedy, ballsandstrikes.org [Seattle, WA], (April 9, 2024)
April 10, 2024
New Jersey Supreme Court May Soon Hear Claims in Archdiocese of Philadelphia Child Abuse Case, By Colleen Murphy, Law.com [Atlanta, GA], (April 9, 2024)
Polish sex orgy priest gets 18 months in jail, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (April 9, 2024)
Victim-survivors address court in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy process, By Christopher Gunty, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (April 9, 2024)
BREAKING: Matt and Beth Redman Tell of Years-Long Abuse by Mike Pilavachi in New Documentary, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 9, 2024)
Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Peace Activist & Advocate for Survivors of Church Sexual Abuse, Dies at 94, Democracy Now [New York NY], (April 5, 2024)
Abuse survivors question bankruptcy move by Baltimore archdiocese, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (April 10, 2024)
Baltimore archbishop attends bankruptcy hearing, listens to testimony from abuse victims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 9, 2024)
New complaints of abuse by Father Rupnik presented to Vatican, By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 9, 2024)
Another Brownsville priest accused of child sexual abuse; SNAP again urges outreach, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 8, 2024)
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (April 9, 2024)
Webinar Series on Confronting Clergy Sexual Abuse: “Taking Responsibility”, Taking Responsibility - Fordham University [New York NY], (April 10, 2024)
News Advisory: BishopAccountability.org and SNAP call on Cleveland bishop to end secrecy around abuse, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (April 10, 2024)
3 priests added to list of those accused of sexual abuse of a minor, Manchester Ink Link [Manchester NH], (April 10, 2024)
Investigation continues into alleged cover-up of abuse by top bishop, By Michael Bruxo, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (April 10, 2024)
April 11, 2024
5 Rupnik complaints to Vatican abuse office, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (April 3, 2024)
Diocese of Manchester adds three names to list of priest accused of abuse, By Paul Feely, Union Leader [Manchester NH], (April 10, 2024)
Watchdog group demands transparency from Diocese of Cleveland regarding priests and sex abuse allegations, By Sia Nyorkor, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (April 10, 2024)
Cleveland Catholic Diocese should release more names, child-abuse victims’ advocate groups say, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (April 10, 2024)
Watchdog groups accuse Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland of lack of transparency in handling of sex abuse claims, By Tyler Carey, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (April 10, 2024)
‘Victims are suffering’: Advocates call on Cleveland diocese to release names of 145 clergy accused of child sexual abuse in 2002 report, By Cory Shaffer, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com [Cleveland OH], (April 10, 2024)
April 12, 2024
Los obispos, sus informes ‘para dar luz’, Josetxo Vera y Alfredo Dagnino Pederastia: “Nos están matando en vida”, By Marcos Leyún, en nombre de La Asociación de Víctimas de Pederastia en Instituciones Religiosas de Navarra, Religión Digital [Spain], (April 11, 2024)
El arzobispo de Salta y tres religiosos cometieron abusos sexuales contra monjas de un convento de clausura, La Prensa [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 5, 2024)
Condenan al arzobispo de Salta por violencia de género contra monjas y lo obligan a hacer tratamiento psicológico, By Sergio Rubin, Clarín [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (April 4, 2024)
Portuguese Bishops Announce Financial Compensation Fund for Church Abuse Victims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 11, 2024)
Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors, By AC Wimmer for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 11, 2024)
Opinion: 5 Things Whistleblowers Have to Prove (But Shouldn’t) To Be Heard, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 10, 2024)
Review into alleged historic child sex abuse by monks on Welsh island announced, By George Thompson, PAThu, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (April 11, 2024)
An ex-child abuse US detective admitted to molesting minors. He could soon be free, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (April 12, 2024)
Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM, removed from ministry, Franciscan Friars, Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe [Atlanta GA], (April 4, 2024)
Louisiana High Court Deals Devastating Blow to Sexual Abuse Victims, By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic [New York NY], (April 12, 2024)
Fugitive Florida Pastor, Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Girl, Caught in Texas, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 10, 2024)
Group’s letter to Pope Francis requests Vatican inquiry, removal of Buffalo bishop, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (April 11, 2024)
Church of England concludes probe into former bishop amid Soul Survivor abuse scandal, By Nicole VanDyke, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 11, 2024)
‘I came here to be their shepherd’: A call to remove Buffalo’s Bishop Michael Fisher, By Eileen Buckley , Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (April 11, 2024)
The Cleveland Catholic Diocese Has a List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Child Abuse. Advocates Want the Church to Finally Release It, By Mark Oprea, Cleveland Scene [Cleveland OH], (April 12, 2024)
April 13, 2024
Louisiana High Court: It’s Priests’ “Right” Not to Be Sued for Abuse, By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic [New York NY], (April 12, 2024)
Survivors speak about immigrant communities’ plight with church abuse, By Maria del Pilar Guzman, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 13, 2024)
Court of Appeals Affirms Clergy Sexual Abuse Convictions of Neil Kalina, By Danny Wimmer, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (April 12, 2024)
Ex-youth pastor arrested on sexual assault charges alleged to have spanned 30 years, By Heather Willard, KDVR.COM Fox 31 [Denver, CO], (April 11, 2024)
‘No one that wants to get out of this more than I do’: Bishop addresses Diocese of Buffalo bankruptcy status, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (April 12, 2024)
Buffalo Diocese bishop responds to criticism from parishioners, By Brianne Roesser, Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (April 12, 2024)
Experts Call for Vatican Judicial Reforms To Promote Transparency and a Fair Trial, By Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 11, 2024)
Argentine archbishop found guilty of gender-based violence against nuns, By Julieta Villar, ACI Prensa staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 12, 2024)
Argentine Bishop, Clergy Found Liable For Gender-Based Violence, Discrimination Against Nuns, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (April 11, 2024)
A priest from France accused of sexually assaulting children in the Canadian Artic has died, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 12, 2024)
Disgraced priest Johannes Rivoire dead at 93, By Nunatsiaq News, Nunatsiaq News [Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada], (April 12, 2024)
April 14, 2024
Pope lends support to Peru farmers claiming harassment by Catholic group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 14, 2024)
Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land, By Gabriela Molina, ABC News [New York City NY], (April 13, 2024)
Accused priest faces Sisters of Life allegations, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 13, 2024)
Appeals court upholds molestation convictions of former Shelby Twp. priest, By Jameson Cook, Macomb Daily [Sterling Heights MI], (April 13, 2024)
Vatican sends letter to French embassy over tribunal decision in nun’s dismissal case, By Daniel Payne, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 13, 2024)
Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 13, 2024)
In Portugal, compensation will be paid to victims of sexual violence by the clergy, Ukrinform [Kyiv Ukraine], (April 14, 2024)
Mobile Catholic priest arrested, archdiocese confirms, By Evan Marr, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (April 13, 2024)
Police: ‘Fake priest’ arrested in California, accused of stealing from churches nationwide, WJAC-TV [Jamestown PA], (April 13, 2024)
Priest accused of sex assaults against children in Nunavut dies in France, By Brittany Hobson, Montreal Gazette [Montreal, Quebec, Canada], (April 13, 2024)
Ex-West Sussex vicar given prison sentence for non-recent sex offences, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (April 13, 2024)
April 15, 2024
Survivors of abuse in care celebrate ‘validating’ name change, By Sinead Gill, The Press [Christchurch, NZ], (April 14, 2024)
Clergy sex abuse survivors reject Diocese of Rockville Centre $200M offer to settle lawsuits, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (April 14, 2024)
Priests’ ‘right’ to not be sued for damages by sexual abuse victims upheld by La. High Court, By Marlo Lacen, KTAL-TV/NBC affiliate [Shreveport LA and Texarkana TX], (April 13, 2024)
April 16, 2024
‘I was raped by a paedophile monk when I was ten’, By Tom Bedford and John James, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (April 13, 2024)
Child sexual abuse survivors try to flip just one vote as GOP senators unite against liability measure, By Andrew Kenney, CPR (Colorado Public Radio) [Denver CO], (April 16, 2024)
Former SSPX Superior Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse, By T. S. Flanders, OnePeterFive [Manchester NH], (April 15, 2024)
Long Island diocese to end bankruptcy without sex abuse deal, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (April 15, 2024)
At 50, I had a flashback to a priest abusing me as a child. Then I decided to confront him, By Anna Moore, The Guardian [London, England], (April 16, 2024)
Attorney General James Announces Agreement with Brooklyn Catholic Diocese for Mishandling of Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases, Attorney General - State of New York [Albany, New York], (April 16, 2024)
April 17, 2024
Brooklyn Diocese reaches sexual abuse settlement with Attorney General Letitia James, By Kirstyn Brendlen, Brooklyn Paper [Brooklyn NY], (April 16, 2024)
NY Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Diocese of Brooklyn on Its Handling of Clergy Sex Abuse Claims, By John Lavenburg, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (April 16, 2024)
Charges against Catholic priest in Mobile revolve around allegations of fondling, unwanted kissing, By Brendan Kirby, KION [Salinas CA], (April 16, 2024)
Charges against Mobile priest reportedly involve accusations of unwanted fondling, kissing, By Warren Kulo, AL.com [Birmingham, AL], (April 15, 2024)
Vatican warns of potential religious freedom violation in court case, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, The Pilot - Archdiocese of Boston [Boston MA], (April 15, 2024)
Reports say star witness in ‘trial of the century’ confirmed in Vatican post, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (April 17, 2024)
South Bay youth pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor, police say, By Sharon Song, KTVU [Oakland CA], (April 16, 2024)
West Virginia Diocese Welcomes LOUDfence Campaign Of Awareness, Support For Abuse Victims, By Colleen Rowan, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (April 16, 2024)
BREAKING: Embattled IHOPKC to Close, Start New Organization to Limit Liability, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 16, 2024)
DC Knights call for Rupnik art removal, By Michelle LaRosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 16, 2024)
Vatican warns of potential religious freedom violation in court case, By Carol Glatz, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 15, 2024)
Santa Fe Archdiocese back in court as abuse survivor claims violation of settlement, By Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 17, 2024)
American founder of Haiti orphanage pleads not guilty to sex abuse, detained in Miami, By Jay Weaver, Miami Herald [Miami FL], (April 16, 2024)
April 18, 2024
Brooklyn’s Catholic diocese agrees to independent oversight of clergy abuse allegations, By Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 17, 2024)
Baltimore Archdiocese’s proposal could cut city parish locations by two-thirds, By Christopher Gunty, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 17, 2024)
New York prosecutor, Brooklyn Diocese reach agreement over sex abuse mishandling, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 17, 2024)
Brooklyn diocese agrees to major reforms in handling of clergy sexual abuse cases, By Robert Abruzzese, Brooklyn Eagle [Brooklyn NY], (April 17, 2024)
April 19, 2024
Catholic priest accused of sex abuse served in 9 church jurisdictions, including Chicago. So why is he on just one abuser list?, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (April 19, 2024)
Brooklyn Catholic Diocese Settles with New York AG for Mishandling Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, Claims Journal [San Diego CA], (April 19, 2024)
Catholic Church in Kalamazoo releases list of people no longer allowed to work with children, By Zac Harmon, WZOO [Kalamazoo MI], (April 18, 2024)
Diocese updates policies to protect children and youth, By Vicki Cessna, Diocese of Kalamazoo [Kalamazoo MI], (April 18, 2024)
Statement in Response to the Investigation by the Office of the Attorney General, Diocese of Brooklyn [Brooklyn NY], (April 16, 2024)
Retiring journalist Mark Bowling reflects on a turbulent decade reporting for the Church, By Mark Bowling, The Catholic Leader [Archdiocese of Brisbane, Australia], (April 19, 2024)
Besieged by scandals and sex abuse allegations, IHOPKC to close, form new organization, By Judy L. Thomas, Laura Bauer, and Katie Moore, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 18, 2024)
April 20, 2024
Ex-Michigan priests, non-clergy members banned from working with children, By Ken Haddad, WDIV-TV, NBC-4, Click on Detroit [Detroit MI], (April 18, 2024)
Pierce County elementary teacher, pastor charged with 9 counts of child molestation, By Como News staff, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (April 19, 2024)
Judge releases former San Jose youth pastor while child sex abuse case is pending, By Nate Gartrell, Robert Salonga and the Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (April 19, 2024)
Pastor accused of sexually battering teen back in Keys jail after capture in Texas, By Janine Stanwood and Chris Gothner, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (April 19, 2024)
D.C. Knights’ council: Remove Rupnik art from shrine, apologize to abuse victims, By Gina Christian, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (April 19, 2024)
Mental competency hearing for former New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker rescheduled, By Bella Dardano, WGNO [New Orleans LA], (April 18, 2024)
Drive to fix MO’s outdated & harmful statute of limitations, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (April 19, 2024)
April 21, 2024
Experts at Rome conference delve into historical abuses of power, By Carol Glatz, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (April 21, 2024)
Judge: Insurance Companies Must Pay Out $345 Million to Darlington Sex Abuse Victims, By John Bailey, Walker County Messenger [LaFayette GA], (April 20, 2024)
The Baltimore Archdiocese proposes closing 40 churches. A fourth are Black., By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (April 20, 2024)
The Historical Mythology Of Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Philip Jenkins, Patheos [Englewood CO], (April 18, 2024)
Cameron County DA’s office investigating McAllen priest accused of sexual misconduct, By Mark Reagan, MyRGV.com [McAllen, Tx], (April 20, 2024)
Historic New York church with link to John Paul II struggles to stay open, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 21, 2024)
Judge sets $1.4M bond for pastor accused of fleeing to Texas after sexually abusing girl in Florida Keys, By Cody Weddle and Andrea Torres, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (April 20, 2024)
Archbishop Jerome Listecki reflects on 14 years as Milwaukee’s ‘Good Shepherd’, By Mike Strehlow, WDJT-TV, Ch. 58 [Milwaukee WI], (April 21, 2024)
Down to the wire, bill to help Boy Scouts abuse victims signed by Gov. Reynolds, By Tom Barton, The Gazette [Cedar Rapids IA], (April 19, 2024)
‘We beg you.’ Former boarding school students urge Missouri AG to investigate abuse, By Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 15, 2024)
April 22, 2024
Gone but not forgotten: Months later, former Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika is threatening priests, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (April 22, 2024)
Catholic officials in Brooklyn agree to an independent oversight of clergy sex abuse allegations, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 17, 2024)
SNAP calls for investigation of child sex abuse, extended statute of limitations, By Erin O'Connell, KOMU 8 [Columbus, MO], (April 15, 2024)
The Catholic Church can’t decide what to do with artwork created by predator priests, By Roxana Azimi, Le Monde [Paris, France], (April 22, 2024)
Commissions to prevent clergy sexual abuse in Latin America, a report, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 22, 2024)
Archbishop: It Costs Nothing to Accept a Person as They Present Themselves; More News, By Robert Shine, New Ways Ministry [Mount Rainier MD], (April 22, 2024)
What is the place of charismatic theology after Mike Pilavachi?, By Christopher Landau, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (April 21, 2024)
Arlington nuns reject Vatican decree: ‘We are not things to be traded or given away’, By Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (April 21, 2024)
Does 2018 law open the floodgate for old sexual abuse claims? High court to decide, By Beth LeBlanc, Detroit News [Detroit MI], (April 21, 2024)
Letters: It’s not too late to review lookback law ruling, By Roger Stetter, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 22, 2024)
Unveiling the Dark Reality: Understanding Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Mark Scott, BigNewsNetwork.com [Dubai UAE], (April 22, 2024)
Former Durham Franciscan friar barred from ministry after sexual misconduct investigation, By Josh Shaffer, The News and Observer [Raleigh, NC], (April 17, 2024)
Group calls for Kalamazoo Diocese to release more list info, By Anna Skog, MSN [Redmond WA ], (April 20, 2024)
April 23, 2024
Skazany za molestowanie nieletniego nie jest już księdzem, TVN24 [Poland], (April 10, 2024)
Bolivian police raid bishop’s house after money laundering allegation, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (April 23, 2024)
A Three-Year Synod – Who Benefits?, By Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle, (April 13, 2024)
There is no going back, just going through, By Christopher R. Altieri , Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 22, 2024)
Spain approves plan to compensate victims of Catholic Church sex abuse. Church will be asked to pay, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 23, 2024)
Sacramento Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuits, By Irvin Jackson, About Lawsuits [Baltimore, MD], (April 22, 2024)
LA’s Catholic child protection experts look back on 20 years of keeping kids safe, By Natalie Romano, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (April 23, 2024)
Catholic Church sexual abuse: Spain sets up state fund for victims, Reuters [London, England], (April 23, 2024)
April 24, 2024
Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy among oldest, costliest in U.S., documents say, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 24, 2024)
Former Harrisburg church youth leader arrested for sexually molesting child at restaurant, By Leah Hall, WPMT - Fox 43 [Harrisburg PA], (April 22, 2024)
Six Reasons Why Enablers Must Be Held Accountable For Sexual Abuse, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (April 23, 2024)
Former priest charged with sexually abusing children in Nunavut granted bail, By Natalie Pressman, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 23, 2024)
Washington Pastor and Elementary School Teacher Charged with Child Molestation, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 23, 2024)
US priest accused of raping teen in 1975 not fit to stand trial, psychiatrists say, By David Hammer of WWL Louisiana and Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (April 23, 2024)
Bishops: Catholic Church in Spain unjustly singled out in plan to address sexual abuse, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 23, 2024)
Archdiocese of Mobile OKs leave of absence for priest accused of sexual misconduct, By Summer Poole, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (April 22, 2024)
Advocates call for change after sexual misconduct allegations made against two Valley priests, By Sarah Cervera, KRGV [Rio Grande Valley, TX], (April 23, 2024)
Advocacy Group Stands with Victims Outside Basilica Following Clergy Abuse Claims, Fox RGV [McAllen, TX], (April 23, 2024)
Survivor’s group urges Missouri AG to investigate boarding school abuse, By Joe McLean, WGEM [Quincy, IL], (April 15, 2024)
Court ruling for insurer a devastating loss for N.Y. archdiocese, By Brendan J Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (April 23, 2024)
Greeley church helper faces up to 66 years in prison for sex assaults on 3 girls, By Chris Bolin, Greeley Tribune [Greeley CO], (April 23, 2024)
Catholic school teacher sexually abused teen over months after firing, Michigan cops say, By Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 24, 2024)
Letter: Solve Vatican’s dilemma by holding a garage sale, By Beth Kwiatek, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (April 24, 2024)
Exclusive: US archdiocese must submit clergy-abuse documents to police, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL, The Guardian [London, England], (April 24, 2024)
April 25, 2024
Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish on Lower West Side in ’90s, By Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, (April 24, 2024)
Buddhist nun speaks out over Tendai priest sexual abuse allegations, By Rino Yoshida, Japan Today [Tokyo, Japan], (April 25, 2024)
Members of abuse commission in German diocese resign, citing lack of transparency, Crux [Denver CO], (April 25, 2024)
Ohio lawmakers eliminate ‘archaic’ marital rape loophole after years-long fight, By Haley BeMiller, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (April 24, 2024)
Archdiocese of New Orleans clergy abuse records sought by Louisiana State Police, By STEPHANIE RIEGEL and GABRIELLA KILLETT , Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 24, 2024)
Historic FBI-Nassar Settlement: A Beacon of Hope for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (April 24, 2024)