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Abuse Tracker 2016
Part 6: November to December

On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.


November 2016

November 1

- Four Sue Archdiocese of Agana, Apuron, Brouillard over Sex Abuse Allegations, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 1, 2016)
- Accusers File Civil Lawsuit against Archbishop Apuron, Father Brouillard, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 1, 2016)
- What Responsibilities Does Guam's Archbishop Coadjutor Have?, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 1, 2016)
- Replacement Archbishop Appointed for Guam, in Radio New Zealand (November 1, 2016)
- Hon Speaks on Appointment of Apuron's Successor, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 1, 2016)
- Byrnes to Take over As Coadjutor Archbishop, in Guam Daily Post (November 1, 2016)
- Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai: "No Bishop Can Work Alone.", by Rebecca Elmore, Pacific News Center (November 1, 2016)
- Archbishop Michael Byrnes with Patti Arroyo, in Pacific News Center (November 1, 2016)
- Note and Update, in Jungle Watch (November 1, 2016)
- Cardinal Pell says he won't yet respond to criticism of his evidence on paedophile priest, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (October 31, 2016)
- Church faces huge bill as abuse victims go to court, by Dave Higgens, Belfast Telegraph (November 1, 2016)
- Child sex abuse victims take Church to court, in Yorkshire Press (November 1, 2016)
- Roane County pastor accused of sexually assaulting 2 juvenile victims, in The WVLT (November 1, 2016)
- Middlesbrough diocese faces multi-million pound compensation claim following abuse convictions, in Catholic Herald (October 31, 2016)
- David Lujan: Rome should have picked a local priest to lead archdiocese, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 1, 2016)
- New Guam Bishop to Take Over Immediately With Full Power, in New York Times (November 1, 2016)
- Key lawyer quits child sex abuse inquiry, by Michael Wilkinson, Telegraph (November 1, 2016)
- Newly appointed head of Archdiocese responds to church issues, by Timothy Mchenry, Pacific News Center (November 1, 2016)
- Four unprecedented lawsuits against the Catholic church are the first of many, by Rebecca Elmore, Pacific News Center (November 1, 2016)
- Child sex abuse inquiry lawyer resigns over concerns, by Jake Morris, BBC Newsnight (November 1, 2016)
- Editorial: The church has earned our healthy skepticism, in National Catholic Reporter (October 28, 2016)
- Canonical trial will be held in Vatican for Apuron, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 1, 2016)
- Calls for $2.1m to be used for victim fund, by Melissa Cunningham, Courier (November 1, 2016)
- Minnesota youth pastor took ‘innocent’ photos of church kids – then did something horrible with them, by Travis Gettys, Raw Story (November 1, 2016)
- CN--Victims blast Bridgeport Catholic “healing service”, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 1, 2016)
- Compensation bid launched by Roman Catholic school abuse victims, in Gazette Live (November 1, 2016)
- Former altar boys sue Guam archbishop, by Mar-Vic Cagurangan, Marianas Variety (November 02, 2016)
- The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Abuse in Religious Contexts - Father Tom Doyle, by Brian Burkholder, Eastern Mennonite University (November 1, 2016)
- Pell’s pledge, by Melissa Cunningham, Western Advocate (November 02, 2016)
- FOX 11 Investigates: Pedophile priest sentenced and defrocked, but still working with kids, by Gina Silva, Fox 11 (October 31, 2016)
- Valhalla native, comedian Kevin Meaney, dead at 60, by Jordan Fenster, Journal News (October 22, 2016)
- Prosecutors drop investigation of Sanibel priest, by Bob Irzyk, WINK News (November 1, 2016)

November 2

- The Psychopath Priest Who Terrorised a Small Town, in New Zealand Herald (November 2, 2016)
- Apuron Welcomes Guam's New Bishop to Archdiocese, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 2, 2016)
- Ex-priest Convicted of Molesting Boys Resurfaces at S. LA Church, by Debbie L. Sklar, My News (November 1, 2016)
- Volunteers at the Glade Church Trained to Recognize, Respond to Abuse, in Lebanon Democrat (November 1, 2016)
- Former Winston-salem Church Youth Leader Convicted of Sexually Abusing Boys in the 1990s, by Michael Hewlett, Winston-Salem Journal (November 1, 2016)
- Newcastle Evangelical Preacher Gary Forbes Set to Plead Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges, by Giselle Wakatama, ABC News (November 2, 2016)
- Victim Advocate Furious about Shock Paedophile Deportation, by Timna Jacks, The Age (November 2, 2016)
- Townsville School Told Raped Student's Parents to "Leave It Alone', Child Abuse Royal Commission Told, by Ben Millington, ABC News (November 2, 2016)
- Girl Raped at Townsville Boarding School, by Lauren Martyn-Jones, Courier-Mail (November 2, 2016)
- Archbishop Apuron Welcomes Successor's Appointment, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 2, 2016)
- Pope Taps Detroit Bishop to Lead Guam Archdiocese, by Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press (November 1, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Inquiry Could Exclude BBC and Savile, by Sean O’Neill, The Times (November 2, 2016)
- Swinney "Considering" Child Abuse Inquiry Extension, in BBC News (November 2, 2016)
- Extending Child Abuse Inquiry's Remit Will Lengthen Process, Warns Minister, in Herald Scotland (November 2, 2016)
- SNAP Raises New Concern’s over Priest’s Link to Controversial Organization, by Molly Daly, CBS Philly (November 2, 2016)
- Lujan Says Slander Suit against Archdiocese Is Just, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 2, 2016)
- Dame Lowell Goddard: Media pressure undermined me in abuse inquiry, in Herald Scotland (November 2, 2016)
- Opponents of the child abuse inquiry wanted to deal it a 'fatal' blow by forcing me out, ex-chairwoman Dame Lowell Goddard claims - but she REFUSES to let MPs cross examine her, by Tim Sculthorpe, Daily Mail (November 2, 2016)
- Transparency vital to child abuse inquiry, Yvette Cooper warns chair, by Sandra Laville, Guardian (November 2, 2016)
- Child sex abuse inquiry: Former chairwoman blames media 'attacks', in BBC News (November 2, 2016)
- Written evidence submitted by Hon Dame Lowell Goddard QC, in Parliament (November 02, 2016)
- Our view: Bizzarro is best candidate for 3rd District, in The GoErie (November 2, 2016)
- America at Large: Morality in short supply at college where God and football rules, by Dave Hannigan, Irish Times (November 2, 2016)
- Archdiocese rejects George Pell’s evidence over sex abuse, by Tessa Akerman, Australian (November 03, 2016)
- Two charged over alleged historic child sex offences - SCC Sex Crimes Squad, in New South Wales Police Force (November 03, 2016)
- CA--Convicted/defrocked priest is back in LA parish; Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 2, 2016)
- Gail Furness is the hero Australia needs in this Royal Commission horror show, by Jenny Noyes, Brisbane Times (March 04, 2016)
- Andrew Bolt: Evidence against Cardinal George Pell just doesn’t stack up, by Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun (November 2, 2016)
- Civil suits filed against church, clergy, by John O'connor, Guam Daily Post (November 2, 2016)
- TUAM VIGIL TO REMEMBER RESIDENTS OF MOTHER AND BABY HOME, in Galway Bay FM (November 2, 2016)
- TX--Victims blast new Baylor website on sexual violence, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 2, 2016)
- Dame Lowell Goddard accuses former colleagues of forcing her to quit child sex abuse inquiry, by Robert Mendick, Telegraph (November 2, 2016)

November 3

- Testimony Continues in Former Tulsa Youth Mentor's Child Molestation Case, by Hector Mejia, Fox 23 (November 2, 2016)
- Campbell Jury Recommends 6 Years for Ex-youth Pastor Convicted of Soliciting Minor, by Christopher Cole, News & Advance (November 2, 2016)
- Call for Submissions about Various Religious Institutions, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 3, 2016)
- Former Kirk Moderator Warns Catholic Church Risks "Confirming Worst Fears" of Abuse Survivors, in Herald Scotland (November 3, 2016)
- Tom Keneally Explains Why He Can't Let Go of the Damage Done by the Catholic Church, by Kate Evans, ABC News (November 3, 2016)
- Vigil Held in Tuam for Residents of Mother and Baby Home, by Lorna Siggins, Irish Times (November 3, 2016)
- Openness Needed on Abuse Action, in Herald Scotland (November 2, 2016)
- Church Denies Claim It Is Failing to Implement Mclellan Report, in Scottish Catholic Observer (November 3, 2016)
- Catholic Church Accused of Ignoring Safeguarding Recommendations, by Antony Bushfield, The Premier (November 2, 2016)
- Waiting Seven Years for Your Day in Court, by James Gill, New Orleans Advocate (November 3, 2016)
- Former Youth Pastor Found Guilty of Exchanging Explicit Photos with a Minor, by Ashley Ann & Katie Brooke, WSET (November 2, 2016)
- Bishop of Oxford "Did Act" on Priest's Teenage Rape Claims, in BBC News (November 3, 2016)
- Marc Gafni Tells His Story — and Experts Respond, by Marc Gafni, The Forward (November 3, 2016)
- Catholic Church Apologises for Role in "Forced Adoptions" over 30-year Period, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (November 2, 2016)
- Two Former Salvation Army Officers Charged with 28 Counts of Sexually Abusing Boys in Nsw Orphanages, by Daniel Peters, Daily Mail (November 3, 2016)
- Former Salvation Army Officers Charged with Child Sex Abuse Offences at Nsw Boys" Homes, in ABC News (November 3, 2016)
- Ex Salvos Accused of Child Sex Offences, in The Advertiser (November 2, 2016)
- Police Charge Former Salvation Army Officers, by Louise Thrower, Goulburn Post (November 3, 2016)
- Townsville School Where Student Raped "Cannot Provide Safe Environment', Royal Commission Told, by Ben Millington, ABC News (November 3, 2016)
- STIS Rife at School Where Queensland Teen Allegedly Raped, in 9 News (November 3, 2016)
- Schoolboys "Boasted" about Group Sex: Inquiry, in Sky News (November 3, 2016)
- Victim Sent to Different Campus to “keep Her Safe”, by Victoria Nugent, Townsville Bulletin (November 3, 2016)
- Principal Says Leaks ‘a Strong Disincentive’ to Report Abuse, by Heather Jane, The Educator (November 3, 2016)
- Bishop at African-american Pentecostal Church Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Female Member for 20 Years and "Grooming" Her Six-year-old Daughter in $12.2 Million Lawsuit, by Kelly Mclaughlin, Dailymail (November 3, 2016)
- Catholic Church in Scotland Accused of "Ignoring" Abuse Report, in BBC News (November 3, 2016)
- Papal Administrator of Guam Archdiocese: Vatican Preparing Trial for Accused Archbishop, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (November 3, 2016)
- Fugitive Sex Assault Imam Hifiz Rahman Jailed, in BBC News (November 3, 2016)
- Jail Sentence for Imam Who Fled Country after Sex Abuse Conviction, by Richard Vernalls, Ben Hurst, Birmingham Mail (November 3, 2016)
- Lehigh Valley Priest Downloaded Child Porn but Didn't Contact Kids: Lawyer, by Dan Stamm, NBC 10 (November 3, 2016)
- Priest Accused of Child Porn Waives Preliminary Hearing, in Lancaster Online (November 3, 2016)
- With Deficit Dwindling, Archdiocese’s Finances Firming up, by Lou Baldwin, Catholic Philly (November 3, 2016)
- Breaking the Cycle of Rape Culture: 13 Stories of Assault, by Katy Bergen, Laura Bauer And Mara Williams, Kansas City Star (November 3, 2016)
- More Victims Possible in Magnolia Pastor's Child Sexual Assault Case, by Andrew Kragie and Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle (November 3, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. John T. Keller, in BishopAccountability.org (November 3, 2016)
- Number Attending Church Creeps Lower, by Davis Clipper, Bryan Gray (November 2, 2016)
- Priest Arrested in Possible Love Triangle Murder Plot, in AOL News (November 3, 2016)
- Hindu Priest Arrested in Possible Love Triangle Murder Plot, by Sonseeahray Tonsall, Fox 40 (October 31, 2016)
- Goddard Blames Rivals for "Defamatory Comment", in Radio New Zealand (November 3, 2016)

November 4

- An Interview with Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes, by Chris Wong, Guam Daily Post (November 3, 2016)
- Emmaus Church Leader to Stand Trial in Child Porn Case, in WFMZ (November 3, 2016)
- Turnbull Gov’t Announces $150k Redress Scheme for Child Sexual Abuse Victims, by Anne Lu, International Business Times (November 4, 2016)
- Indictment Charges Jailed Marrero Pastor with Child Sex Crimes Dating to 1989, by Ken Daley, The Times-Picayune (November 4, 2016)
- New Commonwealth Government Scheme Allows Child Sex Abuse Survivors to Seek Compensation, in news.com.au (November 4, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Survivors May Get up to $150,000 in National Compensation Scheme, by Elle Hunt, The Guardian (November 4, 2016)
- Turnbull Government Announces Massive Compensation Scheme for Sex Abuse Victims, by Tom McIlroy, Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (November 4, 2016)
- Abuse Redress: Child Victims to Get up to $150,000 Compensation, by Rachel Baxendale, The Australian (November 4, 2016)
- Notorious Paedophile Christian Brother Robert Best Admits to Abusing More Boys, by Sarah Farnsworth, ABC News (November 4, 2016)
- Institutional Child Abuse Victims to Get up to $150k Each under New Compensation Scheme, by Dan Conifer and Alexandra Beech, ABC News (November 4, 2016)
- Church Abuse Survivors Say They Continue to Be Ignored, by Jody Harrison, Herald Scotland (November 4, 2016)
- Paedophile Christian Brother Robert Best Pleads Guilty to More Historic Child-sex Offences, by Adam Cooper, The Age (November 4, 2016)
- One of Victoria’s Worst Paedophiles Christian Brother Robert Best Admits to More Abuse, by Shannon Deery, Herald Sun (November 3, 2016)
- Papal Administrator of Guam Archdiocese: Vatican Preparing Trial for Accused Archbishop, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (November 3, 2016)
- Former Principal of Shalom Christian College Says School Dealt with up to 20 Sexual Assaults Each Year, by Lauren Martyn-Jones, news.com.au (November 4, 2016)
- Student Fisticuffs As Principal Says Safety Not Guaranteed, by VICTORIA Nugent, Townsville Bulletin (November 3, 2016)
- Coast Principal Struggles during Child Sex Abuse Evidence, by Janine Hill, Chinchilla News (November 3, 2016)
- Baby Adoption Practices of Past Demand Inquiry, Say Law Firms, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (November 4, 2016)
- Catholic Church Denies Ignoring Recommendations from Report into Abuse Allegations, by Lucinda Cameron, Daily Record (November 4, 2016)
- $4 Billion Cost for National Abuse Compensation Scheme, by Sarah Martin, The Australian (November 5, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Can Only Hope to Better Manage Problem Which It Can Not Solve, by Michael Madigan, The Courier-Mail (November 4, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Thomas F. Feldhaus, in BishopAccountability.org (November 4, 2016)
- St. Theodore Catholic Church and School Fighting Abuse, by Sam Wilmes, Albert Lea Tribune (November 4, 2016)
- Emu’s Fall Sexuality Series Addresses Spirituality, Healing and Wholeness, by Lauren Jefferson, Eastern Mennonite University (November 4, 2016)
- Why We Name Names, by Barbra Graber, The Mennonite (November 4, 2016)
- In Historic First, a Cardinal Expected to Be Named Head of Newark Archdiocese, by Mark Mueller, NJ.com (November 4, 2016)
- I Don’t Forgive the Man Who Raped Me, by Dina Friedman, The Hevria (November 3, 2016)

November 5

- Bookmark This: from Queen Victoria to Twin Peaks – November's Literary Highlights, by Stephanie Convery, Lucy Clark and Steph Harmon, The Guardian (November 4, 2016)
- Churchie’s Dark Past: Pedophile Scandal at Anglican Church Grammar School, by Matthew Condon, The Courier-Mail (November 4, 2016)
- Case against Cardinal George Pell Falls down for Lack of Evidence, by Gerard Henderson, Weekend Australian (November 5, 2016)
- Pastor Told Her God Would Kill Her If She Told, by Michelle Homer, KHOU (November 4, 2016)
- Ex-lake Forest Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Church Parishioners, by Kelly Puente, Orange County Register (November 4, 2016)
- Magnolia Pastor Told Teen Sex Assault Victim ‘god Would Kill Her’ If She Told, by Ciara Rouege, CW 39 (November 3, 2016)
- Group Readies Lawsuit before Church Loses Yona Property, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 5, 2016)
- Family Fears Loved One May Be Another Victim of Magnolia Pastor, by Keith Garvin, Click2Houston (November 4, 2016)
- Cardinal Pell Answers Aussie Police Inquiry, in America (November 4, 2016)
- Gambling the ‘undertone’ of Priest Embezzlement Case, by Ken Kolker, WOOD (November 4, 2016)
- Coadjutor Archbishop Byrnes Hopes to Help, Heal, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 5, 2016)
- Church Serves As Landlord to 2 Mayors" Offices, by Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno, Pacific Daily News (November 5, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Ellis N. Harsham, in BishopAccountability.org (November 3, 2016)
- Churches can avoid sex abuse compo plan, by Phoebe Wearne, West Australian (November 06, 2016)
- Indy archbishop Tobin could be headed to Newark, N.J., by Kaitlin L Lange, Indianapolis Star (November 5, 2016)
- Newark archbishop to name successor on Monday, by Mary Jo Layton, RecordBY MARY JO LAYTONSTAFF WRITER | THE RECORDNewark Archbishop John J. Myers is expected to name as his successor Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin, an historic appointment of a leader who has close ties to Pope Francis, is a staunch supporter of social justice and has called for a greater role for womenchurch. (November 5, 2016)

November 6

- Did Second Most Powerful Man at Top Catholic Order Sexually Abuse Teenage Boy?, by Jason Berry, Daily Beast (November 6, 2016)
- Battle over sale of Victorian sex cult church, by Jane Mathews, Telegraph (November 6, 2016)
- To Heal Newark, Pope Brings "Big Red" – In Historic Move, Cardinal Tobin Headed for Jersey Post, by Rocco Palmo, WhispersLoggia (November 05, 2016)
- Preti pedofili; tra il 2 e il 4 %. Solo in Italia 5 centri di recupero. Subito una commissione parlamentare d’inchiesta, by Redazione Web, Rete L'Abuso (November 05, 2016)
- TX--Victims oppose archbishop’s pending promotion, by Michael Norris, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 05, 2016)
- MEDIA RELEASE – NOVEMBER 6, 2016, by Robert M. Hoatson And Mitchell Garabedian, Road to Recovery (November 6, 2016)

November 7

- Archbishop Joseph Tobin named as head of Newark diocese, in Herald Malaysia (November 7, 2016)
- Pope Francis Names Joseph Tobin to Lead Archdiocese of Newark, by Laurie Goodstein, New York Times (November 7, 2016)
- Francis appoints new Cardinal Tobin as archbishop of Newark, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (November 7, 2016)
- Pope Francis’ gives N.J. its first cardinal – and ups the ante on church reform, by David Gibson, ReligiNews Service (November 7, 2016)
- Statement of Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin on his appointment as the Archbishop of Newark, N.J., in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indiana (November 7, 2016)
- Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark, in Catholic News Service (November 7, 2016)
- EXCLUSIVE: Staten Island Catholic orphanage sex abuse victim still feels pain 70 years later, by Michael O’keeffe, New York Daily News (November 7, 2016)
- Too many religious institutions consider themselves beyond reach, by Wendy Squires, Age (November 7, 2016)
- Principal allegedly discouraged parents from reporting abuse, by James Reid, Educator (November 7, 2016)
- Il y a un an, l'affaire Barbarin, in France Inter (November 7, 2016)
- Research report on disability and child sexual abuse in institutional contexts released, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 7, 2016)
- Forced adoptions: Catholic Church sorry for wrecked lives, by Barry Duke, Freethinker (November 7, 2016)
- Common misconceptions about the Baylor sexual assault scandal, by Christa Brown, Stop Baptist Predators (November 05, 2016)
- Pope Francis Appoints Cardinal-Elect Joseph Tobin as Archbishop of Newark, by Gerard O'connell, America (November 7, 2016)
- Pope Francis names new cardinal Joseph Tobin to Newark, by Inés San Martín, Crux (November 7, 2016)
- French bishops hold day of prayers for victims of sex abuse, in Fox News (November 7, 2016)
- After Bill Cosby, States Shift on Statutes of Limitations in Sexual Assault Cases, by Sydney Ember And Graham Bowley, New York Times (November 06, 2016)
- Archbishop Joseph Tobin to be relocated from Indianapolis to New Jersey, in The CBS 4 (November 7, 2016)
- Who is Newark's new cardinal? An introduction to Joe Tobin, by Mark Mueller, NJ.com (November 7, 2016)
- Pope names Abp Tobin to head Archdiocese of Newark, in Vatican Radio (November 7, 2016)
- Pope Francis assigns Indy archbishop Tobin to Newark, by Kaitlin L Lange And Vic Ryckaert, Indianapolis Star (November 7, 2016)
- Cardinal to preside over Newark Archdiocese, by Mary Jo Layton, Record (November 7, 2016)
- Cardinal-Elect Archbishop Joseph Tobin to Head Archdiocese of Newark, by Elise Harris, National Catholic Register (November 7, 2016)
- New Newark Archdiocese Head Urges Understanding, in San Antonio Express-News (November 7, 2016)
- Leaving Indy "Gut-wrenching", by Alex Brown, Inside Indiana Business (November 7, 2016)
- New Head of Newark Archdiocese Shocked the Pope Picked Him, by Kelly Heyboer, NJ.com (November 7, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 07.11.2016, in Vatican Information Service (November 7, 2016)
- Archdiocese of Baltimore Gives $40,000 to Reported Childhood Multiple-rape Victim … Apologizes for “pain You Have Experienced”, by Tom Nugent, Inside Baltimore (November 7, 2016)
- French Bishops Try to Make Amends, Fix Sex Abuse by Priests, in Washington Post (November 7, 2016)
- Victims Urge Vigilence with New NJ Catholic Official, in SNAP (November 7, 2016)
- Pope Names Indiana Archbishop to Lead Newark Archdiocese, by Monsy Alvarado And Mary Jo Layton, The Record (November 7, 2016)
- French Catholic Church Asks Forgiveness for "Guilty Silence" on Paedophilia, in France 24 (November 7, 2016)
- New Jersey Meets Its New, and First, Catholic Cardinal – and Vice Versa, by David Gibson, Religion News Service (November 7, 2016)
- Arraignment Set for SF High School Football Coach Charged with Murder, by Jonah Owen Lamb, San Francisco Examiner (November 7, 2016)
- Search Warrant Served on Diocese of Erie in Statewide Sexual Abuse Investigation, in Go Erie (November 7, 2016)
- Search Warrant Served on Catholic Diocese of Erie, by Dana Massing, Erie Times-News (November 7, 2016)

November 8

- Sudbury sex scandal resolved, by Harold Carmichael, Sudbury Star (November 8, 2016)
- French bishops beg forgiveness from pedophilia victims, in The Inquirer (Philippines) (November 8, 2016)
- French bishops hold day of prayer, fasting for sex abuse victims, in Deutsche Welle (November 8, 2016)
- Tragic pastor Davey Jones' stalker jailed after online smear campaign, in Express and Star (November 8, 2016)
- Redress scheme for abuse victims is a good start, by Francis Sullivan, Eureka Street (November 07, 2016)
- Child abuse campaigner 'livid' about Queensland bill to end time limits on civil claims, by Joshua Robertson, Guardian (November 8, 2016)
- Queensland to extend laws for victims of child sexual abuse, by Jessica Marszalek, Courier-Mail (November 8, 2016)
- Limitation period for non-institutional child sex abuse may be removed, by Felicity Caldwell, Brisbane Times (November 8, 2016)
- Lowell Goddard: Home Office failed to defend me over racism claim, by Eleanor Ainge Roy, Guardian (November 8, 2016)
- Dame Lowell Goddard disappointed there was 'no government defence' of her in the United Kingdom, by John Edens, Stuff (November 8, 2016)
- Lowell Goddard branded a 'disgrace' after refusing to appear before MPs over her resignation from child sex abuse inquiry, by Michael Wilkinson, Telegraph (November 8, 2016)
- Child abuse inquiry judge: I will not give evidence, in Sky News (November 8, 2016)
- Yvette Cooper blasts Dame Lowell Goddard for 'disgraceful' refusal to give evidence about child abuse inquiry, in The ITV (November 8, 2016)
- Erneut Missbrauchsvorwurf gegen Bischof, in The NDR (November 07, 2016)
- Child abuse payout scheme comes with glaring flaw, in The Age (November 8, 2016)
- Priest who cares for homeless youths dismissed from Franciscan order for ‘insubordination’, by Neil Camilleri, Malta Independent (November 8, 2016)
- Laws removing child sexual abuse limitation periods passed, by Felicity Caldwell, Brisbane Times (November 8, 2016)
- Abused free to sue despite payouts under new Queensland law, by Michael Mckennar, Australian (November 8, 2016)
- Australian Catholics torn over allegations against their cardinal, by A. Odysseus Patrick, WashingtPost (November 8, 2016)
- PA--Victims blast Philly-based nuns in abuse case, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 09, 2016)
- GA--Archbishop must reach out to potential victims of accused international priest, by Joelle Casteix, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 8, 2016)
- CT--Victims asks AG to investigate "cult-like" group must take action in abuse case, by Joelle Casteix, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 8, 2016)
- Media Release: Royal Commission to conduct further public hearing into Yeshivah Melbourne and Yeshiva Bondi, in Manny Waks (November 8, 2016)
- Israeli community protects religious victims of sexual harassment and abuse, by Eliana Rudee, Jewish Journal (November 07, 2016)
- Influential cardinal now heads the Newark Archdiocese | Faith Matters, by Alexander Santora, Jersey Journal (November 8, 2016)
- Friends, colleagues describe Archbishop Byrnes as ‘man led by the Spirit’, by Mike Stechschulte, Catholic Philly (November 8, 2016)
- Lowell Goddard refuses to give evidence to MPs on child sex abuse inquiry, by Sean O’neill, Times (November 09, 2016)
- Archdiocese’s child protection director teams with retired detective to launch new effort on keeping kids safe, by Richard Szczepanowski, Catholic Standard (November 8, 2016)
- Submissions for public hearing into Geelong Grammar published, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 09, 2016)
- Geelong Grammar put reputation 1st: lawyer, by Megan Neil, 7 News (November 09, 2016)
- Priest in KCK archdiocese engaged in misconduct with adult, church reveal, by Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (November 8, 2016)

November 9

- Ballarat Diocese Backs National Redress Scheme for Sex Abuse Victims, by Melissa Cunningham, Border Mail (November 8, 2016)
- Cambridge Students Build a "Lawbot" to Advise Sexual Assault Victims, in The Guardian (November 9, 2016)
- Toowoomba Bishop Speaks at Major European Conference, in Catholic Leader (November 9, 2016)
- Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Reflect on Appearing at Royal Commission, by Robert Virtue, ABC News (November 9, 2016)
- Presentan Documental "Silvestre" El Sacerdote Pederasta Clerical, in Prensa Libre Chiapas (November 8, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Royal Commission: Geelong Grammar Put Reputation before Student Welfare, by Timna Jacks, Sydney Morning Herald (November 9, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes Not an Outsider, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 9, 2016)
- New Coadjutor Archbishop – New Chapter, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agana (November 8, 2016)
- Archbishop Wilson ordered to give evidence on pedophile priest, by Dan Box, Australian (November 10, 2016)
- Will Mother and Baby Homes Commission advertise to the hidden Irish diaspora?, by James Smith, Irish Times (November 9, 2016)
- Texas diocese investigating priest over political video of fetus, altar use, by Rhina Guidos, Catholic Philly (November 9, 2016)
- KS--Church officials must help law enforcement, victims say, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 9, 2016)
- Youth pastor arrested for sexual battery, kidnapping, police say, in Click on Orlando (November 9, 2016)
- Church youth pastor arrested on rape, kidnapping charges, by Christal Hayes, Orlando Sentinel (November 9, 2016)
- Public hearing into Anglican Diocese of Newcastle to resume in Sydney, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 10, 2016)

November 10

- Catholic Church Knew of Guam Sex Abuses for Decades, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 10, 2016)
- The Power of Religion over Women in India, by Virginia Saldanha, National Catholic Reporter (November 10, 2016)
- Documents Detail Sexual Molestation by Priest, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 10, 2016)
- Bullard Man Sentenced to 35 Years without Parole on Child Sex Abuse Charges, in Tyler Morning Telegraph (November 10, 2016)
- Canberra's Marist College Apologises for Sexual Abuse of Students by Staff, in ABC News (November 10, 2016)
- Amarillo Priest Stirs Controversy Again, by Lauren Koski, Amarillo Globe-News (November 10, 2016)
- Priest Facing Child Porn Charges Extradited to Wayne County, in Times-Tribune (November 10, 2016)
- New Cardinal Close By, but Still No Red Hat for Philly Archbishop, by Mark Abrams, CBS Philly (November 10, 2016)
- Marist College Pledges "Never Again', Apologies for Abuse, Betrayal of Trust at Healing Ceremony, by Daniel Burdon, Canberra Times (November 10, 2016)
- TONY Whitlam, ABC Settle Defamation Suit, in 7 News (November 8, 2016)
- "Plotzlich Schreikrampfe. Der Mund Schief", by Silke Hoock, Zeit (November 10, 2016)
- Heftige Kritik an Staatsakt Fur Missbrauchsopfer, by Steffen Arora, Katharina Mittelstaedt, der Standard (November 8, 2016)
- Yeshivah, Yeshiva Recalled to Royal Commission, in Australian Jewish News (November 10, 2016)
- Parents Settle Wrongful Death Suit with Archdiocese, in WGEM (November 10, 2016)
- Victims Oppose Yakima Bishop’s Bid for National Office, in SNAP (November 10, 2016)
- Arrested Youth Pastor Was Accused of Inappropriate Conduct in 2009, by Gal Tziperman Lotan, Orlando Sentinel (November 10, 2016)
- Abuse Survivor Slams Cardinal Dolan’s Victim Compensation Plan, by Chris Glorioso and Evan Stulberger, NBC 4 (November 10, 2016)
- St. Louis Archdiocese Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit, in KMOX (November 10, 2016)

November 11

- Former Guam Priest Admits Abuse, Says Church Knew, in Radio New Zealand (November 11, 2016)
- Archbishop Chose Not to Attend Marist Healing Ceremony, Prompting Anger, by Christopher Knaus, Brisbane Times (November 11, 2016)
- St. Louis Archdiocese Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, by Christina Coleman, KSDK (November 10, 2016)
- Former Church Worker Is Finally behind Bars after 40 Years of Abuse, by Sonya McLean and Fiona Ferguson, Herald (November 11, 2016)
- Jury Finds Local Youth Mentor Accused of Molestation Guilty of 11 Counts of Child Sex Abuse, by Hector Mejia, Fox 23 (November 10, 2016)
- Rev. Bill Moloney Suspended As School Chaplain Too in Peterborough, by Joelle Kovach, Peterborough Examiner (November 11, 2016)
- Obinim Charged with Physical Abuse of 2 Teenagers, by Emmanuel Ebo Hawkson, Graphic (November 11, 2016)
- Archdiocese Adding Millions to Clergy Abuse Compensation, in KARE (November 11, 2016)
- The Italy of the Primate of Italy Is a Bit Less Catholic, by Sandro Magister, The Chiesa (November 11, 2016)
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit Vs. Archdiocese Settles; SNAP News Conf. 11:15 A.m., in SNAP (November 11, 2016)
- Child Abuse Healing Service: Canberra-goulburn Archbishop's Absence "Appalling', Advocates Say, in ABC News (November 11, 2016)
- Archdiocese Reaches Settlement with Florissant Parents Who Say Son Killed Himself over Abuse by Priest, by Joel Currier, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 11, 2016)
- Christian Women in India Take Steps to Address Clerical Abuse Cases, by Jose Kavi, National Catholic Reporter (November 10, 2016)
- Church Officials Knew, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 11, 2016)
- Senator Is Skeptical of Church’s Plan to Compensate Abuse Victims, by Tom Read, Legislative Gazette (November 11, 2016)
- Guam Clergy Thanks Pope for Byrnes’ Appointment, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 11, 2016)

November 12

- Area Priest Cleared of Abuse Allegations, by Randy Dockendorf, Press & Dakotan (November 11, 2016)
- Statement from the Most Reverend Paul J. Swain Bishop of Sioux Falls, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls (November 10, 2016)
- Priest Denies Sex Assault of Schoolboy, by Liam Heylin, Irish Examiner (November 12, 2016)
- Priest Back in Wc to Face Charges, by Kevin Kearney, Wayne Independent (November 12, 2016)
- Pastor of New Orleans Baptist Church Arrested after Girls Accuse Him of Sexual Abuse, by Della Hasselle, New Orleans Advocate (November 10, 2016)
- Withdraw from Bid to Lead Usccb's Child Protection Committee, by Dan Morris-Young, National Catholic Reporter (November 11, 2016)
- Abuse Victim: “spotlight Continued Church Denial”, by Jay Behrke, Hudson Valley News Network (November 11, 2016)
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s Property Transfers Spur Lawsuit, by Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal (November 12, 2016)
- Pastor accused of sexual abuse of two girls formally charged, by Field Walsh, TXK Today (November 12, 2016)

November 13

- Yakima bishop gets pushback on possible committee appointment, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald (November 13, 2016)
- BACKLASH TO NY FUND COMPENSATING SEX ABUSE VICTIMS, by Stefan Farrar, Church Militant (November 12, 2016)
- Royal commission hearings are to resume amid calls for former Newcastle Anglican dean Graeme Lawrence to be stripped of his awards, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 13, 2016)
- Sex Offender Sues Rabbi for Tweets Alerting Families in Israel, by Adrienne Sanders, Daily Beast (November 13, 2016)
- Catholic archbishop Christopher Prowse apologises over Marist sex abuse healing ceremony, by Christopher Knaus, Sydney Morning Herald (November 12, 2016)
- Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop asks for forgiveness over absence at abuse healing service, in ABC News (November 13, 2016)

November 14

- New documents filed in church lawsuit, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 14, 2016)
- In Troubled Newark Archdiocese, Hoping Its New Leader Is a Pastor, Not a Prince, by James Barron, New York Times (November 13, 2016)
- Ex-Corning man settles abuse claim, by Stephen Borgna, Evening Tribune (November 13, 2016)
- Why are they leaving?, by Michael Pender, NZ Catholic (November 14, 2016)
- CCOG: Deadline to take back RMS approaching, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 14, 2016)
- On the panel, in Big Issue North (November 14, 2016)
- The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, in The J-Wire (November 14, 2016)
- Kenny warned of Garda complaint if he delays adoption inquiry, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 14, 2016)
- Abuse inquiry not broad enough to uncover crimes, say survivors, by Tom Peterkin, Scotsman (November 11, 2016)
- Final hearings into various institutions, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 14, 2016)
- Events set for Guam’s next archbishop, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 14, 2016)
- Emotional Damage from Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse Can Last a Lifetime, by Sheryl Ubelacker, CTV (November 14, 2016)
- Marc Gafni Told His Side of the Story. Now His Accuser Responds., by Sara Kabakov, Forward (November 14, 2016)
- Paters Augustijnen Beschuldigd Van Mensenhandel, in De Morgen (November 14, 2016)
- Paters Augustijnen Beschuldigd Van Mensenhandel, by Hanne Decre, Sofie Demeyer, De Redactie (November 12, 2016)
- A Newcastle Judge's Comments Reveal Flaws in the Justice System, in Newcastle Herald (November 14, 2016)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct Leaves Country, in WIBW (November 14, 2016)

November 15

- The ten men who could lead the US Catholic Church, by Inés San Martín, Crux (November 14, 2016)
- Catholic Church memorial plans slammed by child abuse survivors support group, by Kerrin Thomas And Caitlin Furlong, ABC News (November 15, 2016)
- Priest cleared of sex abuse, by Liam Heylin, Irish Examiner (November 15, 2016)
- Judge Ralph Coolahan described the charging of an Anglican priest with child sex offences "a disgrace", by Joanne Mccarthy, Newcastle Herald (November 14, 2016)
- Archdiocese of Ottawa paid former altar boy $50,000 after sex abuse allegations, by Joe Lofaro, Canoe (November 15, 2016)
- Christian school teacher, coach gets jail for sex abuse, by Gordon Friedman, Statesman Journal (November 14, 2016)
- Archdiocese takes back control of seminary, by Nestor Licanto, KUAM (November 15, 2016)
- Nun: We did not want to lie for Apuron, Sammut over Yona seminary property, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 15, 2016)
- Archdiocese takes back Yona seminary, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 15, 2016)
- Mother superior drops bombshell about Yona seminary, by Jason Salas, Pacific Daily News (November 15, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes abolishes RMS board; returns property to Archdiocese, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 15, 2016)
- Parents: Church didn't reveal youth ministry volunteer's history of sexual assault, by Joe Henke, 11 Alive (November 14, 2016)
- Mother and baby home group backs call for forced adoptions inquiry, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 15, 2016)
- Bessborough: We have right to know the truth, by Conall ó Fátharta, By Conall Ó FáthartaIrish Examiner ReporterIRELANDIrish Examiner (November 15, 2016)
- Media Release – November 14, 2016, by Robert M. Hoatson, Road to Recovery (November 14, 2016)
- Kozhikode woman accuses parish priest of making sexual advances, in The News Minute (November 15, 2016)
- Woman accuses priest of sexual advances, in Times of India (November 15, 2016)
- The Catholic Church has a plan to compensate sexual-abuse victims, but many will get nothing, by Sonam Sheth, Business Insider (November 15, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Claims Launch City Investigation Into Memphis Library Employee, by Maria Hallas, Local Memphis (November 15, 2016)
- Toronto Rev. Brent Hawkes performed sex act on teen in ’70s, N.S. trial told, by Aly Thomson, Toronto Star (November 14, 2016)
- US bishops' conference elects first Hispanic vice president, by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter (November 15, 2016)
- Media Advisory: Archdiocese Files Amended Reorganization Plan Contributing Less Than 1% of its Assets, by Jeff Anderson, Jeff Anders& Associates (November 15, 2016)
- Archdiocese adds money for abuse victims to bankruptcy plan, in Tommie Media (November 15, 2016)
- $130M now available for Archdiocese sex abuse victims, by Paul Blume, Fox 9 (November 15, 2016)
- Twin Cities Archdiocese Announces Amended Plan of Reorganization, by Rebecca Omastiak, KSTP (November 15, 2016)
- Archdiocese Files Amended Plan of Reorganization, by Tom Halden, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (November 15, 2016)
- $130M: Twin Cities archdiocese raises amount for clergy abuse victims, by Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune (November 15, 2016)
- TEXAS CARDINAL, L.A. ARCHBISHOP ELECTED USCCB PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, in Catholic Telegraph (November 15, 2016)
- Twin Cities Archdiocese Adds Money for Abuse Victims to Bankruptcy Plan, by Rebecca Omastiak, KAAL (November 15, 2016)

November 16

- Minnesota Archdiocese Offers $132 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims, by Steve Gorman, Business Insider (November 16, 2016)
- Retired Newcastle Bishop Brian Farran Opens His Evidence, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Dioceses Pay Settlements, Struggle with Bankruptcy over Sex Abuse, in Crux (November 15, 2016)
- Baltimore Archdiocese Settles with a Dozen Victims Allegedly Abused by Same Priest, by Dakarai Turner, ABC 2 (November 15, 2016)
- Newcastle Anglicans Examined at Royal Commission, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Adds Money to Compensate Victims of Priest Abuse, but Some Say It Still Falls Short, by Tory Cooney, Duluth News Tribune (November 15, 2016)
- Child Abuse Royal Commission: Church Official Denies Trying to "Destroy" Newcastle Anglican Bishop, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 16, 2016)
- Archdiocese of Ottawa Paid Former Altar Boy $50,000 after Sex Abuse Allegations, by Joe Lofaro, Montreal Gazette (November 15, 2016)
- Baltimore Archdiocese Pays Settlements to Abuse Accusers, by Rick Ritter, CBS Baltimore (November 16, 2016)
- Baltimore Archdiocese Pays Settlements to a Dozen People Alleging Abuse by Late Priest, by Alison Knezevich, Baltimore Sun (November 16, 2016)
- It Takes a Village to Prevent Institutional Sexual Abuse, by Toni Hassan, Brisbane Times (November 16, 2016)
- Crimes of the Father Review: Tom Keneally Tackles Abuse in the Catholic Church, by Michael McGirr, Brisbane Times (November 16, 2016)
- Anglican Newcastle Hearings Resume in Sydney, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Doubts over Sexual Abuse Compensation Plan As States Stall, by Tom McIlroy, Gippsland Times (November 16, 2016)
- Dispute Stops Gallup Diocese from Exiting Bankruptcy, in Santa Fe New Mexican (November 15, 2016)
- Who's Paying for Clergy Abuse Settlements?, by Kody Leibowitz, WJAC (November 15, 2016)
- Toxic Environment, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 16, 2016)
- Evangelical Preacher Gary Forbes Admits Sexually Abusing Two Boys in the 1960s, by Dan Proudman, Newcastle Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Reeling from Abuse Scandals, Guam Welcomes New Archbishop, in Crux (November 15, 2016)
- Local I-team: Victims Claim Church Covered up Child Abuse, by Maria Hallas, Local Memphis (November 16, 2016)
- Library Worker Accused of Sexual Abuse, Suspended, by Sasha Jones, WBRC (November 16, 2016)
- Magnolia Pastor Faces Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges, by Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle (November 15, 2016)
- Witness Testifies He Saw Leading Gay Activist Minister Sexually Abusing Boy, by Pete Baklinski, LifeSite News (November 14, 2016)
- Archdiocese Urged to Consider 7-point Plan to Address Child Sexual Abuse, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 16, 2016)
- Mother Dawn Says Life Was Threatened after She Dropped Apuron Bombshell, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 16, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Hit by Another Lawyer Resignation, in Sky News (November 16, 2016)
- Theresa May Insists She Has "Absolute Confidence" in Child Abuse Inquiry Chair Hours before Its Probe into Lord Janner Allegations Is Delayed Due to Ongoing Police Investigations, by Rebecca Camber, Daily Mail (November 16, 2016)
- Priest Accused of Abuse "Greatly Loved", by Rebekah Ison, The Advertiser (November 16, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Halts Lord Janner Probe Pending Police and Ipcc Action, in Daily Mail (November 16, 2016)
- Child Abuse Inquiry Facing "Credibility Crisis', Labour Says, by Matthew Weaver, The Guardian (November 16, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Crisis: Another Senior Lawyer "Quits over Leadership Concerns", in Telegraph (November 15, 2016)
- Another Senior Lawyer Quits Child Abuse Inquiry, by Jake Morris, BBC Newsnight (November 15, 2016)
- Blow for Shambolic ?100m Child Sex Abuse Inquiry As Another Top Lawyer Quits, by Felix Allen, The Sun (November 15, 2016)
- Scots University Graduate Becomes Latest Senior Lawyer to Quit Beleaguered Child Abuse Inquiry, by Martin Williams, Herald Scotland (November 15, 2016)
- Doubts over Sexual Abuse Compensation Plan As States Stall, by Tom McIlroy, Sydney Morning Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Yakima Bishop Passed over for Committee Appointment, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Bishops Vote on New Usccb/mrs Chairman, Extending Retirement Fund for Religious, Permanent Subcommittee on the Church in Africa, at General Assembly, in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (November 15, 2016)
- Cardinal Dinardo Elected USCCB President of U.S. Bishops, Archbishop Gomez Elected Vice President., in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (November 15, 2016)
- Concerned Catholics React to Decision about Seminary, by Isa Baza, KUAM (November 16, 2016)
- Victims Attorney on Compensation Plan, by Dave Strandberg, KDAL (November 16, 2016)
- Ex-priester Soll Minderjahrigen Missbraucht Haben, in Journal (November 16, 2016)
- Legal dispute stalls diocese’s exit from bankruptcy, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (November 16, 2016)
- NJ--Poker playing priest accused of child porn has court hearing, by Barbara Dorris, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 15, 2016)
- Child sex abuse inquiry: Labour calls on government to intervene, in BBC News (November 16, 2016)
- USCCB and Pope Francis are singing from different hymnals, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (November 16, 2016)
- Judge recuses herself from sex abuse case, by John O'connor, Guam Daily Post (November 16, 2016)
- GA--“Punish secretive church officials,” victims group says, by Barbara Dorris, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 16, 2016)
- TN--Victims urge outreach by church & library in alleged abuse case, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 15, 2016)
- PRIESTER HINTER GITTER, by Daniel Wiens, Cafe Paraguay (November 16, 2016)
- Australien: Kritik an Mahnmal für Missbrauchsopfer, in The religion@orf (November 16, 2016)
- N.L. settles Mount Cashel abuse claim for $750K, by Rob Antle, CBC News (November 16, 2016)
- Notre Dame wins police records lawsuit filed by ESPN, by Margaret Fosmoe, South Bend Tribune (November 16, 2016)
- Priests accuse bishops of ‘trying to fob us off’, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 16, 2016)
- ‘Reviled’ priests’ morale at all time low, conference hears, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 16, 2016)
- Archdiocese appoints Kunkel as its top lawyer, by Daily Herald, Daily Herald (November 16, 2016)
- Court unable to serve Apuron, by John O'connor, Guam Daily Post (November 16, 2016)
- Priest convicted of sexual assault seeks bail, by Katie Nicholson, CBC News (November 16, 2016)

November 17

- Why Nuns Are Silent about Sexual Abuse Within the Catholic Church in India: It's Never Taken Seriously, by Maya Palit, First Post (November 17, 2016)
- Child Abuse Royal Commission: Take Power Away from Church, Former Bishop Says, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 17, 2016)
- Bishop Says Church Morality Compromised, by Rebekah Ison, 7 News (November 17, 2016)
- 48-year Old Pastor Arrested for Impregnating 17-year Old Girl, in Information Nigeria (November 17, 2016)
- End Time Pastor Allegedly Impregnates a 17-year-old Girl in Ogun, in Nigeria Today (November 17, 2016)
- Brent Hawkes Trial: Alleged Victim of Toronto Pastor Breaks down at Sex Abuse Trial, by Aly Thomson, Huffington Post (November 17, 2016)
- Church Officials Should Adopt Plan to Address Child Sex Abuse, in Pacific Daily News (November 17, 2016)
- Judge Refuses to Move Sex Abuse Suit out of Navajo Court, by Lindsay Whitehurst, Arizona Daily Sun (November 17, 2016)
- Abuse Case against Mormon Church to Continue in Navajo Court; Attorneys Want LDS Leader Monson to Testify, by Tom Harvey, Salt Lake Tribune (November 17, 2016)
- Anchorage Man Faces 28 Charges Related to Child Pornography, Sexual Abuse of 2 Minors, in KTVA (November 17, 2016)
- Hearing into Handling of Child Abuse Allegations against Lord Janner Delayed, by Sandra Laville, The Guardian (November 17, 2016)
- Three More Cases Allege Sex Abuse by Guam Clergy, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 17, 2016)
- 3 More Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed against Apuron, Brouillard, Archdiocese, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 16, 2016)
- Byrnes Cuts Seminary’s Ties to Neocatechumenal Way, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific News Center (November 17, 2016)
- 3 New Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed against Archdiocese, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 17, 2016)
- No Change to Focus of Child Abuse Inquiry, Swinney Says, in BBC News (November 17, 2016)
- Public Hearing into Criminal Justice Issues and Consultation Paper, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 17, 2016)
- Cherokee Church Offers Victims Help Amid Mounting Claims of Child Abuse, by Maria Hallas, Local Memphis (November 17, 2016)
- Notre Dame Wins Police Records Lawsuit Filed by Espn, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (November 16, 2016)
- Vaccine Trials: Unravelling the Drug Trials Scandal, by Conall O Fatharta, Irish Examiner (November 17, 2016)
- 18 Claims Outstanding Involving Former Mount Cashel Residents, in VOCM (November 17, 2016)
- Who Gave You Permission? Manny Waks" Story of Being Abused and Then Ostracised, by Manny Waks With Michael Visontay, Sydney Morning Herald (November 17, 2016)
- Breaking through Power: Mitchell Garabedian on the Power of Tort Law to Break through Secrecy, in YouTube (November 16, 2016)
- Retired Priest Pleads Guilty in Online Dating Scam, in Boston Herald (November 17, 2016)
- RETIRED Priest Pleads Guilty in Dating Site Scam Targeting Women, by Scott O'Connell, Telegram & Gazette (November 17, 2016)
- Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Remit Will Not Be Widened, Announces John Swinney, by Tom Freeman, Holyrood (November 17, 2016)
- Victims Urge Mormon to “avoid Delays” in Abuse Case, in SNAP (November 17, 2016)
- Predator Priest Passes, Bishop Is Silent; Victims Respond, in SNAP (November 17, 2016)
- Emu Hosts Symposium by Catholic Victims Advocate Tom Doyle, in Augusta Free Press (November 17, 2016)
- ARCHDIOCESE Apologizes to Nuns, by John O'Connor, Guam Daily Post (November 17, 2016)
- Why Does Connecticut Lead the Nation in Disaffected Catholics?, by Peter Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (November 17, 2016)
- Archbishop Hon Apologizes to Carmelite Sisters, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 17, 2016)
- Carmelites: a Gift of God That Inspires, by Archbishop Savio, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agana (November 18, 2016)
- Abuse Inquiry to Focus Only on Children in Care, by Aidan Kerr, STV (November 17, 2016)
- John Swinney Removes Time Bar Limiting Abuse Survivors on Court Action, by Tom Peterkin, The Scotsman (November 17, 2016)
- Why Several Native Americans Are Suing the Mormon Church, by Lilly Fowler, The Atlantic (October 23, 2016)
- LDS Church Should Apologize for Indian Placement Program, by Connor Richards, Daily Utah Chronicle (November 8, 2016)
- Rabbi Berland Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison, in Arutz Sheva (November 17, 2016)
- Belair ??Messdiener Berichtet Wie Er Missbraucht Wurde, in The Lessentiel (November 17, 2016)
- Iglesia Catolica Uruguaya Separa a Sacerdotes Por Abuso Sexual, in Prensa Latina (November 17, 2016)
- Condenan a 6 Anos De Carcel a Sacerdote Paraguayo Por Abuso Sexual En Menores, in La Vanguardia (November 17, 2016)
- Tres Curas Catolicos Investigados Por Abuso Sexual Infantil, in MDZ (November 17, 2016)
- Geen Proces over Seksueel Misbruik in Waregems College, in HLN (November 17, 2016)
- John Swinney Accused of Letting down Survivors of Child Abuse after Refusing to Extend Remit of Inquiry, by Tom Gordon, Herald Scotland (November 17, 2016)
- Media Release – November 17, 2016, in Road to Recovery (November 17, 2016)
- Rev. Brent Hawkes Says No Sexual Activity Took Place in His Home on Day in Question, by Aly Thomson, Toronto Star (November 17, 2016)
- Toronto Pastor Brent Hawkes Denies Sex Crimes at Nova Scotia Trial, by Blair Rhodes, CBC News (November 17, 2016)
- Toronto Pastor Takes Stand at His Nova Scotia Sex-crimes Trial, by Don Mitchell, The Newstalk (November 17, 2016)
- Defence Again Questions Complainant's Memory at Rev. Brent Hawkes" Sex Trial, by Ian Fairclough, Local Express (November 17, 2016)
- Hawkes Witness "Very Emotional, Very Clear", in Brampton Guardian (November 17, 2016)
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, by Eric Lewis, The Esquire (November 17, 2016)

November 18

- Child Abuse Royal Commission: Disgraced Dean Graeme Lawrence Interrogated, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 18, 2016)
- Catholic Church Doubles Sex Abuse Compensation but Suppresses Independent Report, by Chris Vedelago Cameron Houston, The Age (November 18, 2016)
- The Real-life ‘spotlight’ Journalist Shares Stories of His Career, in Yale News (November 18, 2016)
- Catholic Church Doubles Compensation Cap for Abuse Victims, in The Premier (November 18, 2016)
- Victims Group Withdraws from "Stage-managed" and "Contrived" Child Abuse Inquiry, in Care Appointments (November 18, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Crisis: New Setback As Victims" Group Quits "Unpalatable Circus", in Telegraph (November 18, 2016)
- Abuse Claims Incorrect: Ex-nsw Priest, by Miranda Forster, 7 News (November 18, 2016)
- Catholic Church Doubles Maximum Compensation for Melbourne Abuse Victims to $150,000, in The Guardian (November 18, 2016)
- Newcastle Anglican Diocese Worse Than Adelaide or Tasmania for Abuse, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 18, 2016)
- Melbourne Catholic Abuse Compo to Double, by Megan Neil, Cairns Post (November 18, 2016)
- Court Sentences Dublin Cathedral Volunteer for ‘prolific’ Child Abuse, by Gregg Ryan, Church Times (November 18, 2016)
- Graeme Lawrence Gives His Long-awaited Evidence, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 18, 2016)
- Senior Panel Member Defends Head of Child Abuse Inquiry, in BBC News (November 18, 2016)
- Go Now! Mp Demands Alexis Jay Quits As Chair of Government's Embattled Child Sex Abuse Inquiry As Victims Withdraw Support, by James Tapsfield, Daily Mail (November 18, 2016)
- Victims’ Group Quits Abuse Inquiry Branding It an ‘unpalatable Circus’, by Kate Proctor, Evening Standard (November 18, 2016)
- Child Abuse Inquiry "to Continue" Despite Survivors" Withdrawal, by Damien Gayle, The Guardian (November 18, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Descends into Further Chaos As Fourth Chairwoman Faces Calls to Be Sacked, by Rob Merrick, The Independent (November 18, 2016)
- Swinney Is Right to Limit Child Abuse Inquiry Remit, by Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland (November 18, 2016)
- Survivors’ Anger at Limited Scope of Abuse Inquiry, by Hamish Macdonell, The Times (November 18, 2016)
- American Elections, Bishops’ Edition. the Numbers and the Moves Backstage, by Sandro Magister, The Chiesa (November 18, 2016)
- Carmelite Nuns Contributed to Island Community; They Will Be Missed, in Pacific Daily News (November 18, 2016)
- Archdiocese Thanks, Apologizes to Carmelite Nuns, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 18, 2016)
- Archdiocese Offers Prayers for Victims, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 18, 2016)
- Statement by Archdiocese of Agana on New Allegations of Abuse, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agana (November 18, 2016)
- Fugitive Rabbi Convicted of Sexual Assault in Plea Deal, in Times of Israel (November 18, 2016)
- The Usccb: More of the Same, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (November 17, 2016)
- Catholic Bishops Doing a Happy Dance – for Now, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle: Here Comes Everybody (November 17, 2016)
- Victims Want Mid-south Preacher Fired, in SNAP (November 18, 2016)
- Diocese to Begin Services for Sexual Abuse Survivors Saturday, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (November 18, 2016)
- Pope Francis Dismisses Critics of His Teachings, by David Gibson, National Catholic Reporter (November 18, 2016)
- Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse to Make Court Appearance after Thanksgiving, by Fernanda Hernandez, TXK Today (November 18, 2016)
- Plan Exposes Unreasonable Insurance Companies, in Jeff Anderson & Associates (November 18, 2016)
- Johnstown Man Confronts Past of Sexual Abuse by Priest, by Marty Radovanic, WJAC (November 18, 2016)
- De-frocked Dean Thought Police Call Was a ‘hoax’, by Dan Box, The Australian (November 19, 2016)
- Dougherty Plans to Keep Fighting for Victims of Child Sex Abuse, by Marty Radovanic, WJAC (November 18, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Michael S. Mcgrath, in BishopAccountability.org (November 18, 2016)
- Staatsakt Fur Missbrauchsopfer, in katholisch (November 18, 2016)
- GEFAHR Sexuellen Missbrauchs Ist Hoch, in N-TV (November 18, 2016)
- Senior Panel Member Defends Head of Child Abuse Inquiry, in BBC News (November 18, 2016)
- Fourth Chairwoman of Abuse Inquiry Comes under Fire Amid "Crisis" Claims, in Daily Mail (November 18, 2016)
- City of Memphis Employee Accused of Sex Abuse at Church, in Commercial Appeal (November 18, 2016)

November 19

- Musician Sean Mccann Appearing at Market Hall in Peterborough Nov. 26 to Speak out about Addiction, Mental Health, by Jason Bain, Peterborough Examiner (November 19, 2016)
- Cardinal-elect De Kesel Brings Problematic Record on Handling Clergy Abuse Allegations, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (November 18, 2016)
- In Revised Reorganization Plan, Archdiocese Allocates More Than $133m to Victims, by Jessica Trygstad, Catholic Spirit (November 17, 2016)
- Woman Files Sexual Abuse Suit against Pastor, by Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal (November 18, 2016)
- Uruguayan Church Hotline Unearths Dozens of Abuse Cases, by Austen Ivereigh, The Crux (November 18, 2016)
- Act on Abuse Redress: Archbishop to Govts, in SBS (November 18, 2016)
- Church of Ireland Apologises to Victims of Child Abuser, by Mark Hilliard, Irish Times (November 18, 2016)
- St Patrick's Cathedral Issues Apology for "Failing" Victims of Abuser O'brien, in RTE News (November 19, 2016)
- Management at St Patrick's Cathedral Apologise to Victims of Child Rapist Patrick O'brien, in Journal (November 18, 2016)
- France 24 Pursues a Church Paedophilia Case from Dakar to Quebec, in Global Herald (November 19, 2016)
- Teachers, Police to Hold Meeting after Md. Teacher Faces New Sex Offenses, by John Gonzalez, WJLA (November 18, 2016)
- Defrocked Former Anglican Dean Starts Giving Evidence, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 18, 2016)
- Royal Commission: Assistant Newcastle Bishop Confirms Three New Child Sex Abuse Allegations against Clergy, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (November 18, 2016)
- Labour Mp Chuka Umunna Calls on Troubled Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Chief to Resign Amid Claims Probe Is ‘botched Job’, by Mike Sullivan, The Sun (November 18, 2016)
- Abuse Inquiry Chairwoman Vows to Push on with Independent Probe, in Daily Mail (November 19, 2016)
- Abuse Inquiry Chief Targets ‘dark Institutional Failings’, by Sean O’Neill, The Times (November 19, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Inquiry ‘lurching from Disaster to Disaster’, Says Yorkshire Mp, in Yorkshire Post (November 19, 2016)
- People Can Sniff out Greedy Priests, Pope Francis Says, by Cindy Wooden, Pittsburgh Catholic (November 19, 2016)
- Guam's Filipino Community Reacts to Apuron, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 19, 2016)
- Pope Francis Names 17 New Cardinals of Roman Catholic Church, in BBC News (November 19, 2016)
- The Pope Creates Seventeen New Cardinals: Jesus Continues to Call US and to Send US to the “plain” Where Our People Dwell, 19.11.2016, in Vatican Information Service - Bulletin (November 18, 2016)
- Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, Elevated to Cardinal, in The WJBD (November 19, 2016)
- Former Indianapolis archbishop inducted as Cardinal, by Victoria T. Davis, TheIndyChannel (November 19, 2016)
- Chicago's archbishop Blase Cupich receives title of cardinal in Rome, by Vikki Ortiz Healy, Chicago Tribune (November 19, 2016)

November 20

- Abuse inquiry chief on brink as lawyers who quit reveal all: Barristers set to lift the lid on toxic atmosphere including claims of bullying and harassment by top QC which were allegedly ignored by the chair, by Martin Beckford, Daily Mail (November 20, 2016)
- Victims’ groups turn on head of abuse inquiry, by James Lyons And James Gillespie, Sunday Times (November 20, 2016)
- OUR VIEW: Byrnes' actions with seminary provide clarity, in Pacific Daily News (November 20, 2016)
- Pédophilie: le cardinal Barbarin a présenté ses excuses aux victimes, in The L'Express (November 20, 2016)
- Tracking a Church paedophilia case from Dakar to Quebec, in The France 24 (November 20, 2016)
- [Update] Glare of the spotlight, by Julia B. Chan, WGCU (November 20, 2016)
- 'It allowed him to prey on vulnerable children': Survivor and priest criticise church response to abuse, by Sinead O'carroll, Journal (November 20, 2016)
- « Moi, Philippe, évêque de Lyon, je demande pardon… », by Céline Hoyeau, La Croix (November 19, 2016)
- « En réparation de la profanation du corps vivant du Christ », in Eglise catholique a Lyon (November 20, 2016)
- Protests continue strong, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 20, 2016)
- The State Government plans to axe limitations that prevent historical child abuse victims from suing, by Patrick Billings, Mercury (November 20, 2016)
- Child abuse inquiry is hit by ANOTHER crisis as two more victim groups say they've lost confidence in Professor Alexis Jay's leadership, by Matt Dathan, Daily Mail (November 20, 2016)

November 21

- Pro-Apuron group slams Carmelite nuns over seminary, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 21, 2016)
- Catholic Church 'knew' about crimes of paedophile priest but did nothing for four decades, court hears, by Lucy Carter, ABC News (November 21, 2016)
- Sexual assault trial of Toronto pastor resumes today in Kentville, N.S., court, in The Daily Courier (November 21, 2016)
- Melbourne Response: Catholic Church's suppression of report fails abuse victims, by Chris Vedelago, Canberra Times (November 21, 2016)
- Bishop’s basics are good for Guam, by Nicholas G. Hahn Iii, Detroit News (November 20, 2016)
- Woman 'groped by top QC at child abuse probe HQ': Father of victim reveals she is distraught following the scandal and says 'For this to happen there of all places is astonishing', by Rebecca Camber And Stephen Wright, Daily Mail (November 20, 2016)
- Church wants abuse reporting laws changed, in The 9 News (November 20, 2016)
- American cardinals want examination of conscience on polarization, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 20, 2016)
- Retta Dixon Home: Institutional sex abuse compensation case to enter Commonwealth mediation, by Jane Bardon, ABC News (November 21, 2016)
- Church apologizes to new Apuron, Brouillard accusers, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 21, 2016)
- Former RMS chair defends against Carmelite nun's assertions, by Timothy Mchenry, Pacific News Center (November 21, 2016)
- DOMINIC LAWSON: How petulance and paranoia will NEVER lead the chaotic abuse inquiry to the truth, by Dominic Lawson, Daily Mail (November 21, 2016)
- A Follow Up on Carlebach and The Abuse He Committed, by Asher Lovy, SOME PEOPLE LIVE MORE IN 20 YEARS… (November 20, 2016)
- Church members show support for pastor on trial, by Jesse Mclean, Toronto Star (November 20, 2016)
- Eusebio attempts to debunk Mother Superior's statements, by Nestor Licanto, KUAM (November 21, 2016)
- DAVID FRANCE IN OUR TOWN, by Jerry Berger, Berger's Beat (November 19, 2016)
- Artist Abel Azcona cleared of blasphemy by a judge in Spain, by Barry Duke, Freethinker (UK) (November 21, 2016)
- Sex Crimes Trial of Toronto Pastor Brent Hawkes Hears about "Imagination Inflation", in CBC News (November 21, 2016)
- High Court Freezes Appointment of Incoming Idf Chief Rabbi, in Jersusalem Post (November 21, 2016)
- Catholics’ Concerns on Sex Abuse Bill Helped Table It, Archbishop Writes, by Matthew Gambino, Catholic Philly (November 21, 2016)
- Nuns Knew All Along, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 21, 2016)
- What the Legion Taught Me: How to Spot a Fake Catholic Personality Cult, by Mary Pezzulo, Steel Magnificat (November 21, 2016)
- Church Sets up Independent Standards Body, in Sky News (November 21, 2016)
- Vicar Resigns after "Engaging in Sexual Acts" with London Schoolgirl, in Evening Standard (November 21, 2016)
- Church-goers Support Vicar Banned over 1995 Sexual Acts with Teenager, in ITV (November 21, 2016)
- Emsworth Church-goers Walk out of Service in Show of Support for Banned Reverend, in Chichester Observer (November 21, 2016)
- Vicar Resigns after Admitting to Historic Sex Acts with School Girl, by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, Independent (November 21, 2016)
- St William's School Sex Abuse: Judge Retires to Consider Claim, in BBC News (November 21, 2016)
- Pastor Accused of Child Molestation Indicted on 11 Counts, in News4Jax (November 21, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Receives Letters from Four Senior Lawyers, by Alan Travis, The Guardian (November 21, 2016)
- Amber Rudd Told to "Get a Grip" over Child Sex Abuse Inquiry, in Sky News (November 21, 2016)
- Government Backing for Alexis Jay to Stay in Charge of Child Abuse Inquiry, in Care Appointments (November 21, 2016)
- Toronto Pastor’s Indecency Trial Hears Testimony about Fallibility of Memories, in The Chronicle-Herald (November 21, 2016)
- Rev. Brent Hawkes Trial Hears Testimony about Fallibility of Memories, by Aly Thomson, Toronto Star (November 21, 2016)
- Crown Wants to Call Rebuttal Evidence in Hawkes Sex Assault Trial, in Local Xpress (November 21, 2016)
- Former Head of Child Abuse Inquiry Sues Holyrood Ministers, in The Times (November 21, 2016)

November 22

- Woman Claiming Sexual Abuse By Father Maskell Speaks Out, by Denise Koch, CBS Baltimore (November 21, 2016)
- Newcastle-Maitland Catholic Church sexual abuse case settles out of court, by Mazoe Ford, ABC News (November 22, 2016)
- New Jersey Playbook, by Matt Friedman, Politico (November 22, 2016)
- Deacon Pat Rodgers, longtime archdiocese communications director, dies at 67, in News4 San Antonio (November 21, 2016)
- Pastor indicted on 11 counts related to child sex abuse, by Wes Wolfe, Golden Isles News (November 22, 2016)
- Victim speaks to WREG after filing sexual abuse report against former church worker, by Bridget Chapman, WREG (November 21, 2016)
- New national Church response to importance of safeguarding, in Catholic Outlook (November 22, 2016)
- Vic institutions accountable for abuse, in The SBS (November 22, 2016)
- Mount Cashel victims wait for justice as case heads back to court in December, by Chris O'neill-Yates, CBC News (November 22, 2016)
- Child abuse inquiry 'crumbled' and 'impossible to fix', by Jake Morris, BBC News (November 22, 2016)
- This is Theresa May's last chance to rescue the child abuse inquiry, by Lisa Nandy, New Statesman (November 22, 2016)
- Pressure grows on leader of sex abuse inquiry Professor Alexis Jay after lawyers voice concerns, in Evening Standard (November 22, 2016)
- Abuse inquiry 'is gagging the lawyers who resigned': New secrecy row after accusation staff were stopped from talking to MPs about why they quit, by Rebecca Camber And Ian Drury, Daily Mail (November 22, 2016)
- Zero tolerance for abuse: Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl’s approach to abuse survivors was, ‘I’m their bishop, and I need to respond to their pain’, by Ann Rodgers, Catholic Standard (November 22, 2016)
- Vatican confirms Francis did not renew terms of Burke, Pell on worship congregation, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (November 22, 2016)
- Vatican--Two controversial prelates are “demoted;” Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 22, 2016)
- Former priest spared jail for abuse for second time, in Irish Times (November 22, 2016)
- Berland sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexual assault, in Jerusalem Post (November 22, 2016)
- MEDIA RELEASE – NOVEMBER 22, 2016, in Road to Recovery (November 22, 2016)

November 23

- Suggestive Card to Teen Was "Fun': Priest, by Rebekah Ison, PerthNow (November 23, 2016)
- Church Appoints Lord Carlile to Review George Bell Claim, in Rebekah Ison (November 23, 2016)
- Ex-terror Reviewer Lord Carlile to Re-examine Bishop Bell Sex Abuse Decision, by John Bingham, Telegraph (November 23, 2016)
- Bishop George Bell Case: Lord Carlile to Lead Review, in BBC News (November 23, 2016)
- Church of England Appoints Lord Carlile to Review George Bell Claim, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (November 23, 2016)
- Top Qc Will Review the Bishop George Bell Case, in Chichester Observer (November 23, 2016)
- Lord Carlile Named As Independent Reviewer in George Bell Case, by Lord Carlile, Church of England (November 23, 2016)
- Anglican Priest Undressed, Touched Boy in South West Town, Wa Court Hears, by Emily Piesse, ABC News (November 23, 2016)
- WA Priest Told Boy Abuse Was "Tradition", in 7 News (November 23, 2016)
- "God Doesn't Care for Liars" Said Anglican Priest Accused of Molesting Boys, by Elle Farcic, PerthNow (November 22, 2016)
- 2 New Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed against Former Priests, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 23, 2016)
- Two New Complaints Accuse Guam Clergy Members of Molestation, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 23, 2016)
- Guam's New Bishop Files Documents in Court, by Nestor Licanto, KUAM (November 23, 2016)
- Guam Church’s ‘toxic Environment’ Turns More Toxic, by Mar-Vic Cagurangan, Marianas Variety (November 23, 2016)
- Child Abuse Royal Commission: Defrocked Anglican Dean Denies Leading Group of Paedophile Priests, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 23, 2016)
- Claims Process Begins in Residential Schools Settlement Affecting People Who Attended Schools in Cartwright, North West River, Makkovik, Nain and St. Anthony That Were Run by the International Grenfell Association or the Moravian Church, Announces Koskie Minsky, Llp., in CNW (November 23, 2016)
- Brent Hawkes’ Lawyers Concede Teens Drank Alcohol at Pastor’s Home in ’70s, by Aly Thomson, Toronto Star (November 22, 2016)
- Judge Refuses to Allow Rebuttal Evidence in Rev. Brent Hawkes Trial, in Local Xpress (November 23, 2016)
- Former Priest Avoids Jail a Second Time after Abuse of Niece Aged Six, by Ruaidhri Giblin, Irish Independent (November 23, 2016)
- Marist Brother Abused Boys in Dorm: Court, by Toby Mann, news.com.au (November 23, 2016)
- Talking Point: Child sex abuse scheme fails on too many levels, by Catryna Bilyk, Mercury (November 23, 2016)
- Newcastle child sex abuse study to finish, in The 9 News (November 24, 2016)
- Church with rapist leading worship postpones merger with second church facing sex abuse claims, by David Edwards, Raw Story (November 23, 2016)
- 2 local priests named Catholic assistant bishops in Detroit, by Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press (November 23, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 23.11.2016, in Vatican Information Service - Bulletin (November 23, 2016)
- Pee Dee area pastor arrested for indecent exposure, by Kendall Mcgee, WBTW (November 22, 2016)

November 24

- Newcastle Bishop Told by Priest Sexual Favours Would Further His Career, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 24, 2016)
- The "Anglican House Is Burning': Bishop, by Rebekah Ison, ABC News (November 24, 2016)
- Disabled St. Francois County Man Sues over Sex Abuse at Hawaiian Army Facility, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 24, 2016)
- Former Altar Boy’s Defamation Lawsuit Now in Hands of Federal Appellate Court, by Judy L. Thomas, The Kansas City Star (November 24, 2016)
- Newcastle Anglican Bishop Says Child Abuse Cover-up like "Religious Protection Racket", by Anne Connolly, ABC News (November 24, 2016)
- Gr Pastor Facing Child Sexual Abuse Charges, in WOOD (November 24, 2016)
- Ex-irish President Mary Mcaleese Still Keeping the Faith Despite Her Tortuous Studying of Canon Law, by Nicola Anderson, Belfast Telegraph (November 24, 2016)
- Federal Government ‘dragging Its Heels’ on Child Abuse Redress Scheme, by Christopher Knaus, The Guardian (November 24, 2016)
- Salesian College Sunbury to Offer Public Apologies for Sexual Abuse of Students, in Sunbury Leader (November 24, 2016)
- Church Launch Inquiry into Handling of Bishop George Bell Child Abuse Payout, by Joel Adams, The Argus (November 24, 2016)
- Abuse Film to Train Prosecutors As Abuse Inquiry Triggers Court Cases, by Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland (November 24, 2016)
- Submissions to Criminal Justice Consultation Paper Published, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 24, 2016)
- Defence Argues Crown Failed to Make Its Case in Brent Hawkes Trial, by Matthew DiMera, Daily Xtra (November 24, 2016)
- Witness Testimony "Unreliable," Brent Hawkes’s Lawyer Tells Trial, by Aly Thomson, Globe and Mail (November 23, 2016)
- Decision in Brent Hawkes Sex Assault Trial Put over Til January, in Global News (November 24, 2016)
- Rev. Brent Hawkes Trial Concludes with Defence Lawyer Calling the Case "Weird", by Ian Fairclough, Local Xpress (November 24, 2016)
- Two New Complaints, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 24, 2016)
- Australia’s New ‘top Rabbi’, in Australian Jewish News (November 24, 2016)
- Ex-prior Bestreitet Neue Vorwurfe Von Kindesmissbrauch, in Mallorca Zeitung (November 24, 2016)
- Kardinal Schonborns Lugen…, in Gegen Sexuelle Gewalt (November 24, 2016)
- Mexico's Pontifical University Opens Child and Youth Protection Centre, by David Agren, Catholic Register (November 24, 2016)
- Child Assault Prevention Sessions Announced for December, in Catholic Star Herald (November 24, 2016)
- Hackettstown Pastor Aimed Camera up Woman's Skirt, by Peggy Wright, Daily Record (November 24, 2016)
- Former Child Abuse Inquiry Chief Lowell Goddard "Disgraceful", in Sky News (November 24, 2016)
- Former Nz High Court Judge Slammed by UK Mps in Report, in TVNZ (November 24, 2016)

November 25

- Melb Child Sex Abuse Victims Interim Scheme, in Sky News (November 24, 2016)
- Melbourne Priest Father John Walshe Resigns from Mentone-parkdale Parish, by Timna Jacks, The Age (November 24, 2016)
- Kiwi Judge's Refusal to Provide Evidence to UK Sex Abuse Inquiry Branded "Disgraceful", by John Edens, Stuff (November 24, 2016)
- Kiwi Judge's Refusal to Provide Evidence to UK Sex Abuse Inquiry Branded "Disgraceful", in ITV (November 24, 2016)
- Bullying and Sexual Assault Allegations Within National Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry Not Being "Taken Seriously Enough", by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 25, 2016)
- Diozese Zahlt 7000 Euro Fur Ein Missbrauchsopfer, in Main Post (November 25, 2016)
- Former Priest Charged with Historical Sexual Assault of Then-15-year-old Boy, in CTV (November 25, 2016)
- Former Ottawa Priest Faces Child Sex Assault Charges, in Ottawa Start (November 25, 2016)
- Former Ottawa Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy in Late "60s, in CBC News (November 25, 2016)
- Church Secretary Sues Hackettstown Priest for Alleged Upskirt Photos: Reports, by Anthony Locicero, The Patch (November 25, 2016)

November 26

- Archdiocese Promises to Tend to Flock, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 26, 2016)
- Rubbing Salt into the Wound for Abuse Victims, by Judy Courtin, Brisbane Times (November 26, 2016)
- How David Marr Smeared George Pell, by Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun (November 26, 2016)
- Disgraced Ottawa Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting Yet Another Minor, by Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen (November 26, 2016)
- Govt. Keeping Close Eye on Self-proclaimed Pope, in Daily Herald (November 26, 2016)
- Dear Brother O’neill . . . a Former Christian Brothers Pupil Writes, in Irish Times (November 26, 2016)
- Guam Marks Milestone When New Archbishop Arrives, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 26, 2016)
- Melbourne Priest Resigns after Sex Abuse Allegations, in New Daily (November 26, 2016)
- Archbishop Listecki Says the Church's Mission Goes on Despite Bankruptcy, by Connor Swiney, WTMJ (November 26, 2016)
- Byrnes Files Complaint in Superior Court, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 26, 2016)
- Catholic priest Father John Walshe resigns after sex abuse allegations, in ABC News (November 26, 2016)
- MEDIA RELEASE – NOVEMBER 26, 2016, by Robert M. Hoatson, Road to Recovery (November 26, 2016)
- Louisville priest who ran summer camp faces sex abuse trial, by Dylan Lovan, Daily Progress (November 26, 2016)

November 27

- Archbishop wanted controversial priest Father John Walshe to resign 'weeks ago', by Timna Jacks, Chris Vedelago, Brisbane Times (November 28, 2016)
- Christine Flowers: When confronted by evil, we must speak out, by Christine Flowers, Daily Times (November 26, 2016)
- UK Government accused of knowingly sending children to 'crook' institutions in Australia, by Barbara Miller, ABC News (November 27, 2016)
- A pox in both their houses, by Claire Harvey, Perth Now (November 26, 2016)
- Fall of an archbishop; Byrnes set to arrive, steps in for Apuron, by Haidee V Eugenio And Dana M Williams, Pacific Daily News (November 27, 2016)
- Former Prescott pastor charged with child molestation, by Scott Orroriginally, Daily Courier (November 26, 2016)
- Guam archbishop wants to help heal US territory, by Grace Garces Bordallo, Hawaii Tribune-Herald (November 27, 2016)
- With an Estimated $17B in Assets, Pope Francis Creates a “Day of the Poor”, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle: Here Comes Everybody (November 27, 2016)
- Anglican abuse complaint body leads way, by Megan Neil, 7 News (November 27, 2016)
- OUR VIEW: Community welcomes Byrnes' arrival, looks to heal, in Pacific Daily News (November 27, 2016)
- Protests outside Cathedral continue, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 26, 2016)
- New Guam archbishop set to arrive Monday, Nov. 28, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 27, 2016)
- Kentucky priest to stand trial on charges of sex abuse and sodomy, in The WDRB (November 27, 2016)
- Guam church vows to curb sex abuse, by Mar-Vic Cagurangan, Marianas Variety (November 28, 2016)
- Protest continues ahead of Byrnes' arrival, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 27, 2016)
- Report into Jehovah’s Witness organisations released, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 28, 2016)
- Children not protected by Jehovah's: RC, in The 9 News (November 27, 2016)
- Church invites faithful to pray for Byrnes, in Guam Daily Post (November 27, 2016)
- Archbishop Michael Byrnes arrives on Guam, by Haidee V Eugenio, DailGuam Pacific Daily News (November 27, 2016)
- New archbishop to hold press conference today, by Chloe B Babauta, Pacific Daily News (November 27, 2016)

November 28

- Byrnes: Apuron's canonical trial now ongoing, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 28, 2016)
- Hon returning to Rome, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 28, 2016)
- Catholics welcome Archbishop Byrnes to Guam, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 28, 2016)
- New archbishop arrives, prepares for permanent leadership, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 28, 2016)
- Archbishop Apuron's trial entering its second phase in Rome, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 28, 2016)
- Archbishop Michael Byrnes speaks on his first day on Guam, in Pacific Daily News (November 28, 2016)
- Another man says Father Brouillard molested him as a youth, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 28, 2016)
- Victims caught in legal catch-22s after reporting sexual abuse to authorities, by Michelle Brown, ABC News (November 28, 2016)
- Judge acquitted Catholic brother despite being ‘satisfied’ he had sexually abused schoolboy, by Janet Fife Yeomans, Herald Sun (November 27, 2016)
- Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission: Judge’s decision to acquit Catholic brother under fire, by Dan Box, Australian (November 28, 2016)
- Child abuse survivor worries community 'fatigued' by issue, by David Marchese, ABC News (November 28, 2016)
- Jehovah's Witnesses 'demonstrated a serious failure' to protect children: Royal Commission, by Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (November 28, 2016)
- Nine Guam priests with sex abuse allegations, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 28, 2016)
- New Guam bishop seeks healing after sex scandal, in Manila Times (November 28, 2016)
- Former Anglican priest Raymond Cheek convicted of child sex abuse, by Laura Gartry, ABC News (November 28, 2016)
- Former priest guilty of altar boys sex abuse, by Shannon Hampton, West Australian (November 28, 2016)
- Taoiseach says Pope will visit Ireland in 2018, in RTE News (November 28, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 28.11.2016, in Vatican Information Service - Bulletin (November 28, 2016)
- Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Gregory L. Parkes as Next Bishop of St. Petersburg, in Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg (November 28, 2016)
- Victims Blast New Tampa/st. Pete Catholic Bishop, in SNAP (November 28, 2016)
- Crown Office Expects Flood of New Sexual Offence Cases, in Scottish Legal News (November 28, 2016)
- New Coadjutor Archbishop Pledges to Bridge Divides, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 28, 2016)
- Tenth Victim Files Sex Abuse Complaint, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 28, 2016)
- Bamboozled: How Catholic Hospitals Get Away with Letting Pensions Go Broke, by Karin Price Mueller, NJ.com (November 28, 2016)
- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput on Vocations, Elections, Apostolic Exhortations, by Jim Graves, Catholic World Report (November 28, 2016)
- Media Release – November 28, 2016, in Road to Recovery (November 26, 2016)
- Gregory Parkes, New Bishop of Diocese of St. Petersburg, Heard Call to Priesthood at Tampa's Christ the King, by Waveney Ann Moore, Tampa Bay Times (November 28, 2016)
- Can the Child Abuse Inquiry Retain the Integrity It Needs to Survive?, by Donna Peach, The Conversation (November 28, 2016)
- Victim Testifies against Louisville Priest on Trial for Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Katrina Helmer, WDRB (November 28, 2016)
- Vatican Trial Underway for Guam Archbishop, Says New Coadjutor, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (November 28, 2016)

November 29

- Church admits it failed to protect boys from paedophile priest Raymond Cheek, by Laura Gartry And Roxanne Taylor, Radio Australia (November 29, 2016)
- Royal commission into child sex abuse asked to accept account of Brisbane Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, in ABC News (November 29, 2016)
- Kentucky priest on trial for alleged sex abuse at 1970s camp, in The WLKY (November 28, 2016)
- Louisville priest's molestation trial begins, by Chris Kenning, Courier-Journal (November 28, 2016)
- Women claiming to be sexually abused holding hunger strike against Albany Diocese, by Mary Wilson, News 10 (November 28, 2016)
- How the Catholic Church in Australia aims to enhance anti-abuse efforts, in Headlines from the Catholic World (November 29, 2016)
- Women who claim to have been victims of sex abuse by Catholic priests begin hunger strike, by Hubert Wiggins, CBS 6 (November 28, 2016)
- Ireland gets ready for first papal visit since 1979, by Henry Mcdonald, Guardian (November 28, 2016)
- Colette Browne: Papal visit will remind us just how tangled Church and State still are, by Colette Browne, Irish Independent (November 29, 2016)
- Vatican unveils new website for Peter's Pence collection, in The Independent Catholic News (UK) (November 22, 2016)
- Sex abuse victims treated as 'outcasts': Royal Commission report on Jewish groups, by Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (November 29, 2016)
- Police to testify at child sex abuse hearing, in Sky News (November 29, 2016)
- Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Yeshivah Centre, by Shannon Deery, Courier-Mail (November 29, 2016)
- Several archbishops, bishops on Guam for Byrnes' first public events, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 29, 2016)
- Anger over blunder as nationwide child abuse HQ left open all night, by Douglas Walker, Scottish Sun (November 29, 2016)
- Jewish communities discouraged survivors from reporting child abuse, commission finds, by Christopher Knaus, Guardian (November 29, 2016)
- Child abuse unreported and 'enabled' at Yeshivah, Royal Commission finds, by Timna Jacks, Age (November 29, 2016)
- Orthodox abuse victims ostracised: Inquiry, in Perth Now (November 29, 2016)
- Report released into Yeshiva Bondi and Yeshivah Melbourne, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 29, 2016)
- Submissions for public hearing into Church of England Boys’ Society published, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (November 29, 2016)
- Catholic priest at centre of gay mafia row under pressure to quit church job, by Lynn Mcpherson, Daily Record (November 29, 2016)
- Media Release: Victims welcome Royal Commission findings into Yeshivah, in Manny Waks (November 29, 2016)
- Gallup’s Bishop Wall apologizes, meets abuse survivors, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (November 21, 2016)
- The common denominator of Jewish sexual scandals, by Richard A. Ries, Heritage Florida Jewish News (November 25, 2016)
- Milford woman, appearing on The Dr. Oz Show, gives sex assault victims hope, by Zachary Comeau, Wicked Local Braintree (November 27, 2016)
- Royal Commission lawyers deliver call to condemn church on abuse, by Patrick Billings, Mercury (November 29, 2016)
- NY--Group blasts Albany bishop over hunger strike, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 29, 2016)
- Looking back with Hon, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (November 29, 2016)
- Child abuse royal commission: Rabbi inaction failed abuse victims within Yeshiva community, by Sarah Farnsworth, ABC News (November 29, 2016)
- Who Is Bishop Parkes and How Will He Treat Our Children?, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner (November 29, 2016)
- HEAD OF VATICAN COURT: CDL. BURKE COULD BE STRIPPED OF RED HAT, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (November 29, 2016)
- Diaspora pedophiles increasingly use Israel as ‘a haven,’ activists charge, by Melanie Lidman, Times of Israel (November 28, 2016)
- Priest says he touched camper's genitals, but denies abuse, by Dylan Lovan, Daily News (November 29, 2016)
- Jury weighs priest's fate in molestation case, by Chris Kenning, Courier-Journal (November 29, 2016)
- Convicted sex offender Father Ron Léger granted bail, in CBC News (November 29, 2016)
- Louisville priest found guilty of sexually abusing child at Meade County camp, by Katrina Helmer, WDRB (November 29, 2016)
- Man settles De La Salle Rubane House sex abuse claim case for £22,000, by Alan Erwin, Belfast Telegraph (November 29, 2016)
- Priest convicted of indecent practices with child under 15, by Dylan Lovan, SFGate (November 29, 2016)
- Rabbinic Council of Australia and New Zealand public statement in response to the Royal Commission Report, in Manny Waks (November 30, 2016)

November 30

- Jury Recommends 7 Year Sentence for Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse, in WHAS (November 29, 2016)
- Louisville Priest Found Guilty of Inappropriate Touching, by Charles Gazaway, WAVE (November 29, 2016)
- Altoona-johnstown Diocese "Retrenching" in Wake of Abuse Report, by Dave Sutor, The Tribune-Democrat (November 29, 2016)
- New Accusation of Sexual Abuse Filed against Church, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (November 30, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes Tells Guam "I Belong to You", by Krystal Paco, KUAM (November 30, 2016)
- Eviction Fears Raised ?for Priest’s Parents, in Motherwell Times (November 30, 2016)
- Mazenod College Suspends Teacher Who Hypnotised Students, by Henrietta Cook, The Age (November 30, 2016)
- The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Has Played down Security Breaches and Says Confidential Information Was Not at Risk after a Door, by Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland (November 30, 2016)
- Woman Accuses Albuquerque Bishop of Sexual Abuse, by Gabrielle Burkhart, KRQE (November 29, 2016)
- Leaders Should Quit over Abuse: Rabbis, in The Australian (November 30, 2016)
- Rabbis Call for Heads to Roll at Yeshivah in Wake of Child Sex Abuse Scandals, by Timna Jacks, Sydney Morning Herald (November 30, 2016)
- ROYAL Commission – the Rabbis Call on Named to Stand down, in J-Wire (November 30, 2016)
- PENALTY Reform Urged for Nsw Sex Offenders, in 9 News (November 30, 2016)
- The Jccv Issues Child Safe Policy, by David Marlow, J-Wire (November 30, 2016)
- Bishop Michael Kennedy Will Not Move Loud Fence Ribbons, by Rachel Baxter, Armidale Express (November 30, 2016)
- Cardinal Wuerl Apologizes to Pittsburgh Victim of Sex Abuse, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 30, 2016)
- Australia's Top Rabbis Urge Yeshivah Leaders Who Failed Abuse Survivors to Step down, by Christopher Knaus, The Guardian (November 30, 2016)
- Challenges for the New Bishop, in Tampa Bay Times (November 29, 2016)
- Legal Fees Are a Barrier to Justice for Sex Abuse Victims, Inquiry Hears, by Owen Bowcott, The Guardian (November 30, 2016)
- Yeshivah Continues to Cause Victims to Suffer, in Manny Waks (November 30, 2016)
- Victims Applaud Conviction of Ky Predator Priest, in SNAP (November 29, 2016)
- Jccv Statement on Royal Commission Report, in JCCV (November 30, 2016)
- Woman sues school chaplain over alleged sex abuse, by Tim Healy, Irish Independent (November 30, 2016)
- Rabbi exposed for running a circumcision racket in Israel, by Barry Duke, Freethinker (November 30, 2016)
- Israeli Rabbi Uses Ethiopians, Sudanese Infants for Circumcision Training, Report Shows, in The Haaretz (November 29, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Norman L. Heil, on The BIshopAccountability.org (November 30, 2016)
- PA--Victims respond to “self-serving” abuse apology, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 30, 2016)
- Hindu Priest in Sacramento Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Lover’s Husband, in The India West (November 29, 2016)
- Cardinal apologizes to man who brought abuse claim in '88, on Yahoo! News (November 30, 2016)
- 'RED HATS' WHO CHALLENGED POPE COULD BE STRIPPED OF RANK OF CARDINAL, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (UK) (November 30, 2016)
- The verdict is in, in Manny Waks (December 01, 2016)
- Courage begets courage in Memphis: another survivor of sex abuse at Immanuel Baptist Church tells her story, by Amy Smith, Watch Keep (November 30, 2016)
- Don Inzoli abusava dei ragazzini anche durante le confessioni, giutificando la pedofilia con la Bibbia, in Rete L'Abuso (November 27, 2016)
- Quiénes son los curas presos por violaciones a niños sordos en Luján, by Ricardo Montacuto, Mendoza Post (November 30, 2016)
- Bischöfe entschuldigen sich bei Opfern sexueller Gewalt, in Deutschland Fund (November 30, 2016)
- Nach Missbrauch in St. Nikolai: Betroffener äußert sich, in The SZ/LZ (November 30, 2016)
- Catholic priests arrested for sexually abusing 30 disabled children, in The Punch (November 30, 2016)
- Twin Cities archdiocese's bankruptcy costs approach $12 million, by Martin Moylan, Minnesota Public Radio (November 30, 2016)
- Trial begins for retired Council Bluffs priest who's accused of invading students' privacy by looking at their genitals, by Mike Bell, World-Herald (November 30, 2016)
- Argentina: 2 Priests Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Children, in New York Times (November 30, 2016)

December 2016

December 1

- Jehovah's Witnesses" Process for Handling Child Sex Abuse Allegations Keeps Authorities in the Dark, in CBC News (December 1, 2016)
- "Self-serving" Culture in Catholic Church, by Rebekah Ison, Daily Telegraph (December 1, 2016)
- Archdiocese Thanks Hon for Service to Guam, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 1, 2016)
- 11th Sex Abuse Suit Filed against Priest, Church, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 1, 2016)
- Northern Ireland: Redress Must Be Part of Programme for Government, Child Abuse Survivors Tell Deputy First Minister, in Amnesty International (December 1, 2016)
- Submissions for Public Hearing into Brisbane Grammar School and St Paul’s School, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 1, 2016)
- Research Report Identifies Aspects of Organisational Culture That May Encourage Child Sexual Abuse, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 1, 2016)
- Cardinal Wuerl Apologizes to Man for Initial Doubts over "88 Abuse Claims against a Priest, in WJLA (December 1, 2016)
- Bill to Nix Statute of Limitations from Child Sex-abuse Cases Ok’d by Senate Panel, by Jameson Cook, Morning Sun (December 1, 2016)
- "There Is a Lot of Hope" for Church, by Chris Wong, Guam Daily Post (December 1, 2016)
- New Archbishop Begins Guam Ministry Amid Apuron's Vatican Trial, by Haidee V Eugenio, USA Today (December 1, 2016)
- Neue Geistliche Tiefe, in Domradio (November 29, 2016)
- Missbrauch in Rinteln: Kirche Wusste Von Verurteilung, in Dewezet (November 30, 2016)
- Ein Schritt Zuruck Ins Rechte Licht, in RP (December 1, 2016)
- Catholic Church in Norway Fined over Membership Fraud, in The Freethinker (December 1, 2016)
- Catholic Church Fined for Overstating Number of Members to Receive More State Funding in Norway, by Shehab Khan, The Independent (November 30, 2016)
- Norwegian Catholic Church Accused of Membership Inflation, in Crux (December 1, 2016)
- Norway's Catholic Church Fined for Fraud over Membership, in The Local (November 29, 2016)
- Thousands of Alleged Fugitives Nabbed at Canadian Borders in Wake of CBC Toronto Investigation, by John Lancaster, CBC News (December 1, 2016)
- George Pell Backs Cardinals in Marriage Row with Pope Francis, by Tess Livingstone, The Australian (December 2, 2016)
- Catholics Want Law to Protect Confessional, by Dan Box, The Australian (December 2, 2016)
- Uniting Church under Fire for ‘disowning the Past’ over Child Sex Abuse and ‘avoiding’ Religious Symbols\, by Laura Banks and Anthony de Cegli, Daily Telegraph (December 1, 2016)
- Royal Commission Asked to Make Damning Findings against School and Hollingworth, by Jorge Branco, Brisbane Times (December 1, 2016)
- Liberty University Has Sold Its Soul for Football, in Together We Heal (December 1, 2016)
- Ex-baylor Ad Ian Mccaw Takes New Job at Liberty, in USA Today (December 1, 2016)
- Can a Christian School Be Both Ethical and Athletic? Liberty Raises the Question Again., in Washington Post (November 29, 2016)
- Liberty University’s Hiring of Ex-baylor Ad Sends a Chilling Message about Sexual Assault, by Adam Kilgore, Washington Post (November 29, 2016)
- Leading Rabbi Calls on Jewish Leaders to Stand down Following Child Abuse Royal Commission, by Nitza Lowenstein, SBS (December 1, 2016)
- Pope Told of Priest Arrested in Argentina, by Luis Andres Henao and Nicole Winfield, Washington Post (December 1, 2016)
- Vatican Warned about Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Deaf Kids in Argentina, in Fox News Latino (December 1, 2016)
- Former Chaplain Claims ‘revenge’ behind Girl’s Sex Assault Allegations, by Mary Carolan, Irish Times (December 1, 2016)
- Public Hearing into Catholic Church Authorities in Maitland-newcastle to Resume in Sydney, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 2, 2016)
- "80 Child Sex Abuses Cases a Month Being Referred to Police", in Daily Mail (December 1, 2016)
- Inquiry Publishes First Anonymised Summaries from the Truth Project, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (December 1, 2016)
- Transcript of Inquiry Seminar, Day 2, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (December 1, 2016)
- Transcript of Inquiry Seminars Held Today in Central London, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (November 29, 2016)
- Will St. Pete’s Incoming Bishop Make Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse a Priority?, by Steve Andrews, WFLA (December 1, 2016)
- Several Rabbis Slammed by Royal Commission, in Australian Jewish News (December 2, 2016)
- Washington Post Editor Marty Baron Has a Message to Journalists in the Trump Era, by Martin Baron, Vanity Fair (November 30, 2016)

December 2

- Stockton Priest Cleared of Sexual Abuse, Returns to Work, by Melinda Meza, KCRA (December 2, 2016)
- Stockton Diocese Finds No Truth to Molestation Charge against Priest, by Nicholas Filipas, Record (December 2, 2016)
- Arkansas Pastor Facing 10 Sex Counts Says Innocent, by Lynn Larowe, The Democrat-Gazette (December 2, 2016)
- Uniting Church Condemns Daily Telegraph for Disgraceful Coverage, in The Insights (December 2, 2016)
- Uniting Church Sledged by the Daily Telegraph, by John Sandeman, Eternity (December 2, 2016)
- Accused Priest Back in Ministry, by Giuseppe Ricapito, Union Democrat (December 1, 2016)
- Father Editho Mascardo Restored to Ministry in the Stockton Diocese, in Lodi News-Sentinel (December 1, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Claim Is "Revenge" - Ex-chaplain, by Tim Healy, Irish independent (December 2, 2016)
- Revenge Is Basis of Sex Claims, Says Former Priest, by Ann O’Loughlin, Irish Examiner (December 2, 2016)
- School Delayed Reporting Alleged Sexual Assault for Four Days, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 2, 2016)
- Pope’s Inaction Enables Predator Priest to Strike Again, in SNAP (December 1, 2016)
- Victims Applaud Abuse Vote but Want to See More, in SNAP (December 1, 2016)
- Friends Defend Retired Council Bluffs Priest Accused of Eyeing Teens" Genitals, by Mike Bell, The World-Herald (December 1, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes Clarifies Mission to Bring Healing to Church, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 2, 2016)
- Italian Priest Who Was Reported to Pope Francis Years Ago by Deaf Survivors in Verona Is Arrested for Recent Abuse of Children in Argentina, in BishopAccountability.org (December 1, 2016)
- Horacio Corbacho Sexual Abuse: Catholic Priest Accused of Assaulting Deaf Children in Argentina, by Tatayana Yomary, Latin Times (December 2, 2016)
- Breaking the Seal of the Confessional Will Not Save Children, by Frank Brennan, Weekend Australian (December 3, 2016)
- We Should All Be Wary of African Pastors Who Prey on Congregants, in Face 2 Africa (December 2, 2016)
- Police Arrest Former Athletic Director Suspected of Inappropriate Contact with Female Student, in Fox 5 DC (December 2, 2016)
- Man, 33, Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Girl in Northeast D.C., in WJLA (December 2, 2016)
- 33-year-old Man Arrested for Allegedly Having Sexual Contact with Girl, in WUSA (December 2, 2016)
- Bishop Robert Nugent Lynch, at Retirement, Reflects on Church Scandals, Lessons Learned, by Waveney Ann Moore and Leonora LaPeter Anton, Tampa Bay Times (December 2, 2016)
- Youth Pastor Charged with Indecent Liberties, in StarNews (December 1, 2016)
- Youth Minister Charged with Sex Crime against Child, in WWAY (December 2, 2016)
- Ottawa Diocese Initiates Removal of Sex Abuser Rev. Barry Mcgrory from Priesthood, in Ottawa Sun (December 2, 2016)

December 3

- Blas Did Right with Bill, by Tim Rohr, Pacific Daily News (December 3, 2016)
- Arlington’s Retiring Shepherd Prioritized the Periphery, by Christopher White, Crux (December 2, 2016)
- Patrick Murphy: Pope's Visit Will Do Little to Tackle Challenges Facing Church, by Patrick Murphy, Irish News (December 3, 2016)
- Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Child Porn While Working at Albuquerque Church, by Haley Rush, KRQE (December 2, 2016)
- High Court Asks Cbi to Expedite Probe against Mose Ministries, in The Hindu (December 3, 2016)
- Ex-teacher at Archbishop Carroll High School in Dc Accused of Sexually Abusing Student, in NBC Washington (December 3, 2016)
- Hon Talks about Apuron, Byrnes, Guam-rome Link, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 3, 2016)
- Assistant Pastor at Sienna Plantation Church Accused of Sex with Underage Girl, in Click2Houston (December 3, 2016)
- Fort Bend County Pastor Charged with Sexually Assaulting 14 Year Old, in KHOU (December 3, 2016)
- Athletic Trainer at Dc Catholic School Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Mike Murillo, WTOP (December 2, 2016)
- Instructor at Archbishop Carroll High School in D.C. Charged with Sexually Abusing Student, by Peter Hermann, Washington Post (December 2, 2016)
- Church Apology for a 14-year Sexual Relationship an Australian First, by Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker, The Age (December 3, 2016)
- Car Dealer Indicted, Ferguson Documentary at Sundance, Newsweek’s Oops, in Berger's Beat (December 3, 2016)
- Archdiocese's bankruptcy costs approach $12 million, in Post-Bulletin (December 3, 2016)
- "Das Thema ist noch längst nicht durch", in The Katholisch (December 02, 2016)
- Pädophilie-Skandal erfunden: Ex-Priester in Haft, in The Katholisch (December 02, 2016)
- FORT BEND COUNTY ASSISTANT PASTOR CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD, in The ABC 13 (December 02, 2016)

December 4

- Province, archdiocese face class action lawsuit on behalf of Indigenous former students of St. Eustache school, in CBC News (December 4, 2016)
- Teacher in Shrewsbury, Webster is fired after 1990s sex abuse reported, by Elaine Thompson, Telegram & Gazette (December 03, 2016)
- Music Teacher Dismissed from Two Catholic Schools, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester (December 03, 2016)
- Church in Australia Removes References to Christ, Steers Clear of Religious Symbols, by Andre Mitchell, Christian Today (December 4, 2016)
- How Survivors of Sexual Violence Have Responded to Trump’s Presidential Victory, by Nora Jacques, AlterNet (November 30, 2016)
- TV choir priest Fr Hugh Kennedy quizzed over sex assault, by Ciaran Barnes, Belfast Telegraph (December 4, 2016)
- Protests pause to recognize Byrnes, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 4, 2016)
- 46 Claims Filed in 2 Months to Priest Abuse Victims Program, by Jennifer Peltz, ABC News (December 4, 2016)

December 5

- Notorious paedophile Brian Spillane convicted of more Stannies sex assaults, by Stephanie Gardiner, Sydney Morning Herald (December 5, 2016)
- Protests continue, but with respect for new archbishop, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 05, 2016)
- Bishop suspends priest from ministry over assault claims, by Aaron James, Premier (December 5, 2016)
- Former west Belfast priest suspended following sexual assault allegation, by Simon Cunningham, Irish News (December 5, 2016)
- Pope Francis appoints two auxiliary bishops for Baltimore: Monsignors Mark Brennan and Adam Parker, by Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review (December 5, 2016)
- Priest in child porn case had been vetted by Rome on prior sex abuse claim, by Mark Mueller, NJ.com (December 5, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 05.12.2016, in Vatican Information Service - Bulletin (December 5, 2016)
- An Open Letter To Whole Foods And Conscious Capitalism: Sexual Violence Accountability, by Nancy Levine, Feminine Collective (December 03, 2016)
- Peterborough Priest Cleared of Allegations of Sexual Misconduct: Diocese, by Lois Tuffin, Kawartha (December 5, 2016)
- Catholics Sorry That a Priest Abused a Disabled Woman, in The Freethinker (December 5, 2016)
- An Open Letter to Pope Francis, in Catholic Whistleblowers (November 29, 2016)
- Vatican Investigated Sex Abuse Allegations against Former Wyckoff Priest, Report Says, by Daniel Hubbard, Patch (December 5, 2016)
- Royal Commission Reveals More Than 80 Church Offenders Preyed on Hunter Children, by Joanne McCarthy, Sydney Morning Herald (December 5, 2016)
- Bishop Pushes for Healing, in Cibola County (December 5, 2016)
- Switzerland--victims Blast Swiss Church Abuse Program, in SNAP (December 5, 2016)
- Victims’ Fund Available to Catholic Church Abuse Victims, in swissinfo (December 5, 2016)
- Accused Priest Is Allegedly “cleared” by Police; Victims Respond, in SNAP (December 5, 2016)
- Victims Blast 2 New Baltimore Promotions, in SNAP (December 5, 2016)
- Vatican Put Credibly Accused Predator on the Job, in SNAP (December 5, 2016)
- Argentina Prosecutor: Priests Abused at Least 22 Children, in Fox News (December 5, 2016)
- Child Abuse Victims Speak out As Royal Commission Begins Final Stretch of Public Hearings, by Thomas Oriti, ABC News (December 5, 2016)
- For Texan of the Year, I Nominate Cardinal Kevin Farrell, by Joshua J. Whitfield, Dallas Morning News (December 5, 2016)
- Catholic Bishops Create $500,000 Fund for Sex Abuse Victims, in Today (December 5, 2016)
- Sanibel Congregation Comes Together for Priest in Hot Water, by Levi Ismail, NBC 2 (December 5, 2016)
- No Charges for Peterborough Priest; Diocese Launches Internal Review, by Jason Bain, Peterborough Examiner (December 5, 2016)
- Survivor Groups Urge Liddell to Include Them in Catholic Abuse Watchdog, by Gerry Braiden, Herald Scotland (December 5, 2016)
- Media Release: Victims Welcome Resignation of Rabbi Shimshon Yurkowicz, in Manny Waks (December 5, 2016)
- Priest, 82, Nabbed for Sex Abuse, in ANSA (December 5, 2016)

December 6

- Judge Cenzon disqualifies herself from church cases, by Shawn Raymundo, Pacific Daily News (December 6, 2016)
- Former Ashland pastor faces sex-abuse charges, by Mark Freeman, Mail Tribune (December 6, 2016)
- Ashland pastor arrested for sex abuse, in The KOBI (December 05, 2016)
- A New Public Call from “Pastors and Friends” for Tullian Tchividjian to Leave the Ministry, in Warren Throckmorton (December 05, 2016)
- Rabbi resigns, in The J-Wire (December 6, 2016)
- Shimshon Yurkowicz resigns from Rabbinic Council in wake of royal commission findings, by Melissa Brown, ABC News (December 6, 2016)
- Former Queanbeyan headmaster allegedly sexually assaulted student in the 1960s, by Daniel Burdon, Esperance Express (December 05, 2016)
- Marist brother avoids jail over 'massages', by Genevieve Gannon, 7 News (December 6, 2016)
- Sexual predator lured haredi child outside of synagogue, by David Rosenberg, Arutz Sheva (December 05, 2016)
- Pedophile killed in attack by parents inside cathedral, in The Inquirer (Philippines) (December 6, 2016)
- HEALING AND CARE, in Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (December 6, 2016)
- Rabbi Shimshon Yurkowicz public apology, in Manny Waks (December 6, 2016)
- Bischöfliche Bussfeier für die Opfer sexueller Übergriffe, in The SRF (December 05, 2016)
- Preti pedofili “l’affetto paterno” del vescovo Lupi., in Rete L'Abuso (December 6, 2016)
- Ha abusato di decine di minori disabili: in manette Nicola Bruno Corradi „Abusi sessuali su minori sordomuti: prete in manette“, in Rete L'Abuso (December 05, 2016)
- Argentina--Convicted abuser attacked in church; Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 6, 2016)
- OR--Victims urge church staff to do outreach re predator, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 6, 2016)
- MI--2 accused in priest abuse case quietly move out of Michigan; Victims cry “foul”, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 6, 2016)
- Vatican's anti-abuse commission launches new website, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (December 6, 2016)
- Vatican commission launches child protection website, in Catholic News Service (December 6, 2016)
- Vatican launches website for preventing clerical sex abuse, by Inés San Martín, Crux (December 6, 2016)
- Vatican launches website after child sex abuse scandals, by Delia Gallagher, KBZK (December 6, 2016)
- Pope Francis’ Commission for the Protection of Minors Launches New Website, by Gerard O'connell, America (December 6, 2016)
- Guidelines TEMPLATE document, in Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (December 6, 2016)
- Pontifical Commission on Child Protection creates website, in Vatican Radio (December 6, 2016)
- Australian rabbi resigns following damning report on child sex abuse, by Tamara Zieve, Jerusalem Post (December 6, 2016)
- Move to Further Improve Safeguarding Standards in Scotland, in Vatican Radio (December 6, 2016)
- Liddell to lead church abuse review group, by Will Humphries, Times (December 6, 2016)
- Former Labour minister Helen Liddell pledges 'fearless' review of Church abuse, by Andrew Learmonth, National (December 6, 2016)
- Herald View: Church chair must ensure openness, in Herald Scotland (December 6, 2016)
- Archbishop of Glasgow welcomes safeguarding chair, by Aaron James, Premier (December 6, 2016)
- Priest suspended while police carry out investigation into ‘incident of an adult nature’, in Ulster Star (December 6, 2016)
- Diocese dismisses teacher from two schools, in Catholic Free Press (December 6, 2016)
- REVEALED: Christian docs removed 3-year-old girl’s genitals because they feared she was masturbating, by Erin Corbett, Raw Story (December 6, 2016)
- 'FGM happened to me in white, midwest America', by Dr A Renee Bergstrom, Guardian (UK) (December 03, 2016)
- Vatican--Victims question “resources” offered by papal abuse commission, by Barbara Dorris, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 6, 2016)
- School chaplain and pupil had oral sex 35 times, court told, in Irish Times (December 6, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes speaks at this morning's news briefing, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 07, 2016)

December 7

- Six Aboriginals File Complaint with Human Rights Tribunal over John Furlong Investigation, by Bob Mackin, Business Vancouver (December 6, 2016)
- Salvation Army Abuse Survivors Call for States to Commit to Compensation, by Christopher Knaus, The Guardian (December 6, 2016)
- Salvos Dismissed after Abuse Allegations, by Rebekah Ison, Daily Telegraph (December 7, 2016)
- Former Guam Resident Claiming Sex Abuse by Priest Is 12th Person to Come Forward, by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM (December 7, 2016)
- Catholic Church Defrocks Priest over Inappropriate Sexual Relationship, Apologises to Jennifer Herrick, by eam's Lorna Knowles, Radio Australia (December 7, 2016)
- Cenzon Recuses Herself from Church Abuse Case, in Guam Daily Post (December 7, 2016)
- Vatican Debuts Website in Response to Clergy Sex Scandals, in Times-Picayune (December 6, 2016)
- Rape Allegation against Another Priest, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 7, 2016)
- Salvos Dismissed after Abuse Allegations, by Rebekah Ison, The Australian (December 7, 2016)
- Salvation Army Underpaid Dozens of Sex Abuse Claims, Royal Commission Told, by Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (December 7, 2016)
- Church Picketers Give Way to Byrnes" First Sunday Mass, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 7, 2016)
- Guam's New Archbishop Shares First Impressions of the Island, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 5, 2016)
- Church law loophole allowed a paedophile to keep his job, by Barry Duke, Freethinker (UK) (December 7, 2016)
- Bishop claims to make men’s penises larger by massaging them with his hands, by Ashitha Nagesh, Metro (December 06, 2016)
- Pastor seizes & shakes trouser snakes to make them bigger, by Barry Duke, Freethinker (UK) (December 7, 2016)
- Scare the mother, save the child, by Camila Ruz And Charlotte Pritchard, BBC News (December 7, 2016)
- Tom Chantry, Well Known Reformed Baptist Pastor, Charged on Multiple Counts of Child Molestation & Aggravated Assault with Serious Injury, in Brent Detweiler (December 06, 2016)
- New seminary doc talks clericalism, homosexuality, abuse prevention, in Catholic World Report (December 7, 2016)
- Vatican updates guidelines for educating priests, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic Courier (December 7, 2016)
- The Gift of the Priestly Vocation - Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, in Congregation for the Clergy (December 7, 2016)
- Vatican Reaffirms Ban on Gay Priests, by Michael O'loughlin, America (December 7, 2016)
- Vatican reiterates that homosexuals shouldn’t be priests, by Inés San Martín, Crux (December 7, 2016)
- Cardinal Stella on New Vatican Seminary Document: Avoid 'Rigidity', by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (December 7, 2016)
- BREAKING: Vatican re-affirms that homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood, by Claire Chretien, LifeSite News (December 7, 2016)
- WI--Minister arrested on child sex charges; Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 7, 2016)
- Vatican re-affirms gay priest ban; Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 7, 2016)
- Baptist minister charged with molesting children, in The WISN (December 7, 2016)
- Byrnes spends first 10 days listening, by Tihu Lujan, Guam Daily Post (December 7, 2016)

December 8

- Kerala Catholic Priest Gets Double Life Imprisonment, Rs 2.15-lakh Fine for Raping Minor Girl, in Scroll (December 8, 2016)
- Kerala Catholic Priest Gets Double Life Term under Pocso for Raping Minor Girl, by Shaju Philip, Indian Express (December 8, 2016)
- Volusia Youth Counselor Accused of Molesting Boy He Was Mentoring, by Adrienne Cutway, ClickonOrlando (December 8, 2016)
- The Pope Just Approved a Very Troubling Document on Gays and Priesthood, by Antonia Blumberg, Huffington Post (December 8, 2016)
- Informed Twice about Sex Abuse of Disabled Children, Pope Francis Did Nothing, by Betty Clermont, Here Comes Everybody (December 8, 2016)
- Hales Corners Pastor Charged with Child Molestation, by Coreen Zell, WTMJ (December 8, 2016)
- Catholic Church Defrocks Priest for Having "Inappropriate Sexual Relationship" with Woman, in ABC (December 8, 2016)
- Bishop Parkes Leaves Panhandle Diocese for New Assignment, by Dave Dunwoody, WUWF (December 8, 2016)
- Lgbt Advocates Express Frustration over Vatican Document Barring Gay Priests, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (December 8, 2016)
- Sex-vorwurf Gegen Kirchenmann: Bischof Soll Zweijahrige Vergewaltigt Haben, in Focus (December 8, 2016)
- Fragen Der Plausibilitat, in Domradio (December 8, 2016)
- Police Arrest Former Rabbi at Jerusalem Seminary on Rape Charges, by Alon Hochmon, Jerusalem Post (December 8, 2016)
- Child Abuse Prevention Group Issues Strong Statement against Tullian Tchividjian and “sexual Misconduct”, by Warren Throckmorton, Warren Throckmorton (December 8, 2016)
- Priest Turned Advocate Joins 2017 Race for N.J. Governor, by Brent Johnson, NJ.com (December 8, 2016)
- Religious Girls" School Rabbi Suspected of Raping 14-year-old, by Roi Yanovsky, YNet News (December 8, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Thomas R. Hopp, in BishopAccountability.org (December 5, 2016)
- Discipline Reckless Seminary Heads, Don't Beg Them, SNAP Says, in SNAP (December 8, 2016)
- Accused Priest Quietly Moves to San Diego; Victims Cry “foul”, in SNAP (December 8, 2016)
- New Priest Named in Child Sex Abuse Claim, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 8, 2016)
- Kerala Priest Gets Double Life Term for Raping Minor, in Deccan Herald (December 9, 2016)
- Rome Priest Put on Leave Diocese Probes 27-year-old Allegation, in Rome Sentinel (December 8, 2016)
- Sexual Abuse Prevention to Be Included in Priest Education, in Deutsche Welle (December 8, 2016)
- Former Grafton Priest Jailed for Newcastle Child Sex, by Chris Calcino, Chinchilla News (December 9, 2016)
- Emu Releases Report on Misconduct Response, in Mennonite World Review (December 5, 2016)
- Florida Mom Traced Nude Photos on Son's Phone to Jailed Youth Pastor, in Star News (December 8, 2016)
- Clergy Abuse Group Asks Archdiocese to Do More, by Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal (December 8, 2016)
- Clergy Abuse Group Asks Archdiocese to Do More, by Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal (December 8, 2016)
- Mother Traced Nude Cellphone Photos to North Carolina Pastor, in ABC 11 (December 8, 2016)
- Syracuse Catholic Diocese Puts Priest on Leave As It Reviews 27-year-old Abuse Allegation, by Elizabeth Doran, NewYorkUpstate (December 8, 2016)
- 3 Things to Know before You Invest with the Knights of Columbus, by Nicole Sotelo, National Catholic Reporter (December 8, 2016)
- Former Priest Plans Run for Governor in New Jersey, by Phil Gregory, Newsworks (December 8, 2016)
- Tara Was Abused by the Man She Was Taught to Trust Most — Now She Wants Justice, by Vanessa Brown, news.com.au (December 8, 2016)
- S.N.A.P Takes List of Concerns to Archdiocese, by Connie Leonard, Kentucky (December 8, 2016)
- Legal Fees Mount As Duluth Diocese Bankruptcy Case Hits One-year Mark, by Tom Olsen, Duluth News Tribune (December 8, 2016)
- ‘i Felt Guilty after Sex Act with Chaplain’, by Ann O’Loughlin, Irish Examiner (December 9, 2016)
- Four Nsw Teachers Sexually Abuse Student, by Rebekah Ison, The Australian (December 9, 2016)

December 9

- Efforts Underway to Bring Pope to Sask. for Residential Schools Apology, by Jason Warick, CBC News (December 8, 2016)
- Prison Chaplain Raped Me, Called Me His ‘mexican Whore’, by Kate Briquelet, Daily Beast (December 8, 2016)
- Former Priest Glenn Humphreys Due Back in Court on Monday, in Western Advocate (December 9, 2016)
- Bill Cosby Accuser Seeks End of D.c.'s Sex Assault Statute of Limitations, by Mark Segraves, NBC Washington (December 9, 2016)
- Rome Priest Being Investigated for Abuse of a Minor, by Andrew Derminio, WIBX (December 9, 2016)
- Pope Taps Allentown, Pa Bishop for Rockville Centre, in New York Times (December 9, 2016)
- Pope Francis Names Bishop John Barres As Fifth Bishop of Rockville Centre, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre (December 9, 2016)
- Pope Appoints Bishop Barres Next Bishop of Rockville Centre, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown (December 9, 2016)
- Bishop John Barres to Be Transferred to New York; Appointed Next Bishop of Rockville Center Diocese, in WFMZ (December 9, 2016)
- Pope Francis Names New Bishop to Lead Rockville Centre Diocese, by Bart Jones, Newsday (December 9, 2016)
- Bishop Barres Leaving Allentown Diocese for Long Island, by Jim Deegan, Lehigh Valley Live (December 9, 2016)
- Pope Francis Announces Transfer of Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, in Reading Eagle (December 9, 2016)
- Allentown Bishop John Barres Leaving for Suburban New York Diocese, by Dan Sheehan, Morning Call (December 8, 2016)
- Bishop Murphy of Rockville Centre Retires; Bishop Barres Named Successor, in Catholic News Service (December 8, 2016)
- Vatikan Erlie? Neue Richtlinien Fur Priesterausbildung, in der Standard (December 8, 2016)
- Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop to Diocese of Rockville Centre, in News 12 (December 9, 2016)
- Group Speaks out on Alleged Church Sex Abuse Case, by Scott Orr, Daily Courier (December 9, 2016)
- Lancaster Co. Clergy Abuse Victim: My Report Wasn't Passed on, by Brandie Kessler, York Daily Record (December 9, 2016)
- Sharing Stories of Sexual Abuse "Helps to Heal the Hurt", by Paul F. Morrissey, National Catholic Reporter (December 9, 2016)
- Baltimore County Church Volunteer Charged with Child Sex Abuse, in ABC 2 (December 9, 2016)
- Former Grafton Priest Jailed for Newcastle Child Sex, by Chris Calcino, South Burnett Times (December 9, 2016)
- Catholic Officials Beat Back Abuse Reform, in SNAP (December 9, 2016)
- Victims Need More Time to Come Forward, in Daily Gazette (December 9, 2016)
- Three Alleged Predators Go to San Diego, by David Clohessy, SNAP (December 9, 2016)
- A Day That Will Live in Irony..., in Questions from A Ewe (December 9, 2016)
- Catholic Volunteer Is Arrested on Child Sex Charges, in SNAP (December 9, 2016)
- Savvy Mom & Cops Nail Youth Pastor for Nude Photos, in SNAP (December 9, 2016)
- No Proof or Evidence of Wrongdoing in Case of Suspended Priest, by Elizabeth Doran, NewYorkUpstate (December 9, 2016)

December 10

- "Whistleblower" Launches Bullying Claim against Newcastle Anglican Diocese, in The Guardian (December 10, 2016)
- Lawsuit to Be Filed against Vanceburg Christian Church, in Lewis County Herald (December 10, 2016)
- Church Pastor Sentenced to Prison in Sex Assault of 4 Women, in Clay Center Dispatch (December 10, 2016)
- Former Lake Forest Youth Pastor Sentenced for Sexual Battery, by Ashley Ludwig, Patch (December 9, 2016)
- How Jehovah’s Witnesses Leaders Hide Child Abuse Secrets at All Costs, by Trey Bundy, The Center for Investigative Reporting (December 10, 2016)
- Ex-con Trusted with Church Finances Embezzles Again, Gets 3 Years" Prison, by Aimee Green, The Oregonian (December 9, 2016)
- Church Nursery Volunteer Charged with Sex Abuse, in The Intelligencer (December 9, 2016)
- Man Accused of Child Sex Abuse at Timonium Church, by Barry Simms, WBAL (December 10, 2016)
- St. George’s Names Woman As New Head of School, in Turn to 10 (December 10, 2016)
- After Wild Sex Abuse Scandal St. George's School Names New Leader, in ABC 6 (December 10, 2016)
- R.I. School Embroiled in Sex Abuse Scandal Names a New Headmaster, by Laura Krantz and Michael Levenson, Boston Globe (December 9, 2016)
- Alexandra Callen Named St. George's Head of School, by Karen Lee Ziner, Providence Journal (December 10, 2016)
- Meet the 12th Head of St. George’s School, in St. George's School (December 10, 2016)
- Proposals for Compensating Survivors of Priest Sex Abuse, in WNAX (December 10, 2016)
- No Proof of Abuse in Case of Suspended Rome Priest, in WSYR (December 10, 2016)
- Woman's Family Pushes for More Investigation into Sanibel Priest, by Levi Ismail, NBC 2 (December 10, 2016)
- Investigation into Sanibel Priest Dropped, in ABC 7 (December 10, 2016)
- ‘everything about This Relationship Was Risky’, by Ann O’Loughlin, Irish Examiner (December 10, 2016)
- Secrets of the Watchtower, in The Center for Investigative Journalism (December 10, 2016)
- Meet the people hunting for paedophiles, in BBC News (December 09, 2016)
- DA: CNY priest on leave does not pose any danger to minors, in CNY Central (December 10, 2016)

December 11

- The unmasking of a monster: Report exposes how church abuse case was handled by Cambria County legal system, by Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat (December 11, 2016)
- Buried secrets no more: Court unseals pretrial records in abuse case against Altoona-Johnstown diocese, by Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat (December 11, 2016)
- Three decades later, Altoona–Johnstown diocese doesn’t object to the release of information in abuse cases, by Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat (December 11, 2016)
- Quebec ex-cop charged with rape was residential school survivor, by Allan Woods, Toronto Star (December 10, 2016)
- Vatican investigated priest, by Kevin Kearney, Wayne Independent (December 11, 2016)
- Senators: Number of clergy sex abuse accusers shocking, unfortunate, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 10, 2016)
- Media Release – December 10, 2016, in Road to Recovery (December 11, 2016)

December 12

- Probes of Kiryas Joel principal video still open, by Jonathan Bandler, Journal News (December 11, 2016)
- £300m... what it could cost to compensate ex-residents of Northern Ireland residential homes, by Michael Mchugh, Belfast Telegraph (December 11, 2016)
- Danish Priest Charged with New Cases of Child Sex Abuse, by Lucie Rychla, CPH Post (December 12, 2016)
- Church Responds to Latest Allegations, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 12, 2016)
- Media Release: Victims Welcome Conclusion of Yeshivah Election Process and Call for Action, in Manny Waks (December 12, 2016)
- Altoona Bishop Must Un-do Harm Caused by Predecessor, SNAP Says, in SNAP (December 12, 2016)
- At the D.a.'s Office, It's about to Hit the Fan, by Ralph Cipriano, Big Trial (December 12, 2016)
- Stopping Predators, by Joelle Casteix, OC Family (November 28, 2016)
- Former Anglican Priest Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl, by Brendan Foster, WA Today (December 12, 2016)
- Anglican Priest from Secret Harbour Church Charged with Child Sex Abuse, by Graeme Powell, ABC News (December 12, 2016)

December 13

- More harrowing accounts of historic abuse at Church of England children's home in Gravesend, by Tom Acres, Kent Online (December 13, 2016)
- Church named in lawsuit filed in Lewis, by Mary Ann Kearns, Ledger Independent (December 13, 2016)
- Victim sues Lewis County church for sexual abuse, by Frank Lewis, Portsmouth Daily Times (December 12, 2016)
- How to handle convicted molesters in our communities?, by Miriam Friedman, Times of Israel (December 13, 2016)
- St. George's abuse victims frustrated by R.I. inaction on complaint, by Michelle Smith, Providence Journal (December 12, 2016)
- Court Hearing This Week On Compensating Priest Sex Abuse Victims, in Voice of Alexandria (December 13, 2016)
- Church responds to latest sex abuse lawsuit, by Steve Limtiaco, Pacific Daily News (December 13, 2016)
- Ex-priest accused of sexually assaulting teen boy, in The WCVB (December 13, 2016)
- Pastor gesteht teilweise neue Beschuldigungen, by Günter Schwarz, SH-ugeavisen (December 12, 2016)
- Korntal: Aufklärer soll Missbrauchsfälle untersuchen, in Hohenzolleranische Zeitung (December 13, 2016)
- Former R.I. Episcopal priest charged with assaulting teenager in the 1970s, by Laura Crimaldi, BostGlobe (December 13, 2016)
- MA--Predator priest in court in Boston; Victims respond, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 13, 2016)
- RI--National group blasts officials over school shrink, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 13, 2016)
- TX--New Dallas Catholic bishop slammed by victims, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 13, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 13.12.2016, in Vatican Information Service - Bullettin (December 13, 2016)
- Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for the Diocese of Dallas, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas (December 13, 2016)
- Cardinals and Bishops react to Bishop Burns Announcement, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas (December 13, 2016)
- POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS BISHOP EDWARD J. BURNS AS THE NEW BISHOP OF DALLAS, TEXAS, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Juneau (December 13, 2016)
- Arrests after historic child sex abuse allegations at Lincolnshire churches, by Paul Whitelam, Lincolnshire Live (December 13, 2016)
- Priest in book row quits his parish role, in Motherwell Times (December 13, 2016)
- Leading independent school faces inquiry into handling of child sex abuse allegations, by Dean Kirby, i News (December 13, 2016)
- Charity Commision investigates Ampleforth College's handling of child abuse claims, in The Northern Echo (December 13, 2016)
- Ampleforth College: charity watchdog to investigate handling of abuse claims, by Sally Weale, Guardian (December 13, 2016)
- Charity abuse inquiry for Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College, in BBC News (December 13, 2016)
- Now Ampleforth faces charity probe linked to sex abuse claim, by David Behrens, Yorkshire Post (December 13, 2016)
- Watchdog opens inquiry into Ampleforth sex abuse, by Andrew Norfolk, Times (December 14, 2016)
- Abuse claimants head back to court as Mount Cashel orphanage lawsuit winds down, in The Metro (December 13, 2016)
- Episcopal priest living in Bedford County arraigned in Boston on charges dating to 1973, by Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat (December 13, 2016)
- DA: No evidence of abuse against Rome priest, by Micaela Parker, Observer-Dispatch (December 13, 2016)

December 14

- Teen Victim of Episcopal Priest, by Brian Dowling, Boston Herald (December 14, 2016)
- Institute of the Incarnate Word Founder Guilty of Sexual Misconduct, in Catholic News Agency (December 14, 2016)
- Fundador Del Instituto Del Verbo Encarnado Es Culpable De Inconductas Sexuales, in ACI Prensa (December 13, 2016)
- Catholic Church Seeks Files Related to Sex Abuse Law, by Shawn Raymundo, Pacific Daily News (December 14, 2016)
- Jefferson Man Used Church to Abuse Teenage Boys, in Watershed Post (December 13, 2016)
- Jefferson Man Abused Three Teenage Boys, in Daily Star (December 14, 2016)
- Schoharie County Man Accused of Abusing Boys He Met at Church, in WNYT (December 14, 2016)
- Man Tied to Religious Organization Accused of Child Sex Abuse, by Emily Masters, Times Union (December 13, 2016)
- Former Bedford Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, in Altoona Mirror (December 14, 2016)
- St. George's School Scandal Continues: Former Associate Chaplain Arraigned in Boston, by Margo Sullivan, The Patch (December 13, 2016)
- Ex-boarding School Priest Charged with Abusing Boy in 1973, in Caledonian Record (December 14, 2016)
- Former St. George's School Priest Charged with Sexually Assaulting Boy in Boston, by Karen Lee Ziner, Providence Journal (December 14, 2016)
- Pope Names Pittsburgh Native Bishop Burns to Lead Dallas Diocese, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 14, 2016)
- Indian Residential School Hearing Resuming with Fight over Costs Immunity, by Colin Perkel, CBC News (December 13, 2016)
- Indigenous Leaders, Saskatchewan Bishops Invite Pope to Canada, by Deborah Gyapong, Catholic Register (December 13, 2016)
- Former R.I. Episcopal Priest Charged with Assaulting Teenager in the 1970s, by Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe (December 13, 2016)
- Woman Shares Dark Secret after 32 Years of Silence, by Susannah Frame, KING (December 13, 2016)
- Child abuse inquiry to hold first hearing in new year, in BBC News (December 14, 2016)
- Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Announces Preliminary Hearing, in Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (December 14, 2016)
- Press Office: C-9 meeting focuses on mission, synodality, in Vatican Radio (December 14, 2016)
- Sexual abuse 'always known to be evil,' lawyer tells Mount Cashel lawsuit judge, by Sue Bailey, CTV News (December 14, 2016)
- Former child abuse inquiry counsel cleared of wrongdoing, by Sandra Laville And Owen Bowcott, Guardian (December 14, 2016)
- Child abuse inquiry counsel Ben Emmerson cleared, in BBC News (December 14, 2016)
- Former top lawyer on the beleaguered child abuse inquiry is CLEARED of sex assault claims that prompted him to resign, by Tim Sculthorpe, Daily Mail (December 14, 2016)
- RCNSW urged to drop Pinchus Feldman, in Australian Jewish News (December 15, 2016)
- Matrix Chambers clears Ben Emmerson QC after investigation into sexual assault allegations, by Matthew Field, Legal Business (December 14, 2016)
- Ex-child abuse inquiry lawyer cleared of groping colleague, by Martin Bentham, Evening Standard (December 14, 2016)
- NEARLY 50 SEX ABUSE CLAIMS FILED IN NY ARCHDIOCESE, by Stefan Farrar, Church Militant (December 09, 2016)
- IL--Chicago’s Cardinal lets another wrongdoing just move elsewhere, by Barbara Blaine, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 14, 2016)
- Chicago-Area Priest Removed From Ministry for 'Inappropriate Relationship' Returns to Mexico, by Mary Ann Ahern, NBC Chicago (December 14, 2016)
- WA--Seattle Catholic abuse secrecy continues, SNAP says, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 14, 2016)
- Camp Ramah Faces Decades-Old Accusation of Sexual Abuse, by Daniel J. Solomon, Forward (December 14, 2016)

December 15

- Closing Arguments Begin in Mount Cashel Civil Trial, by Barb Sweet, The Telegram (December 14, 2016)
- Sexual Abuse "Always Known to Be Evil," Lawyer Tells Mount Cashel Lawsuit Judge, in Sudbury.com (December 14, 2016)
- Dallas Gets a New Bishop, and He's from Alaska, by Stephen Young, Dallas Observer (December 14, 2016)
- New Dallas Bishop Voices Support for Immigrants, ‘amoris’, by Mark Zimmermann, The Crux (December 14, 2016)
- Court Upholds Cap on Damages for Ohio Woman Raped As Teen, by Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Sandusky Register (December 14, 2016)
- In Depth Look: Delayed Disclosure of Sexual Assault, by Kasey Kershner, KDRV (December 15, 2016)
- Afm Pastor's Rape Case Crumbles, in allAfrica (December 15, 2016)
- Tullian Tchividijan’s Brother, Uncle Part of Ministry Statement Urging Reforms to Protect against ‘wolves’, by Heather Clark, Christian News Network (December 14, 2016)
- Endgame May Be near in Twin Cities Archdiocese Bankruptcy Case, by Martin Moylan, Minnesota Public Radio (December 15, 2016)
- Minnesota Judge: Archdiocese Not Responsible for Legal Fees in Abuse Victims’ Appeal of Court Ruling, in Catholic Culture (December 14, 2016)
- Judge: Archdiocese Not Responsible for Appeal Fees in Bankruptcy, in Catholic Spirit (December 13, 2016)
- Abuse Inquiry Barrister Cleared over Assault Claim, by Sean O’Neill, The Times (December 15, 2016)
- St. Anne’s Residential School Survivors Must Wait Longer for Justice, by Tanya Talaga, Toronto Star (December 14, 2016)
- Diocese Bankruptcy Hits a Snag, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (December 13, 2016)
- Priest Charged with Embezzling $50k from Pensioner, by John Breslin, Irish Examiner (December 15, 2016)
- Galway-born Priest Charged with Embezzling More Than ˆ47,000 from an Elderly Parishioner in Florida, by Angela Mullin, Irish Sun (December 15, 2016)
- Child Rape Victim Upset over Seattle Archdiocese's Statement, in LMT (December 14, 2016)
- Victims Respond Angrily to Comments by Former Yeshivah Leader Nechama Bendet, in Manny Waks (December 15, 2016)
- Yeshiva, Chabad Boards Urged to Take Action, in Australian Jewish News (December 15, 2016)
- Hearing Tomorrow in Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Bankruptcy Case, in Jeff Anderson & Associates (December 14, 2016)
- New Members Appointed to Ior Board of Superintendence, in Vatican Radio (December 15, 2016)
- Lessons from Australia, by Dr. Michael J. Salamon, Jewish Press (December 15, 2016)
- Ohio Supreme Court Says No Exception for Child Sex Crime Victims in Caps on Jury Awards, by Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau (December 15, 2016)
- John Does Seeking Nearly $8 Million in Mount Cashel Abuse Suit, in The Telegram (December 15, 2016)
- Archdiocese Counsel Issues Foia Request, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 15, 2016)
- Prayer Day for Abuse Victims Set, by Rowena Orejana, NZ Catholic (December 16, 2016)
- Crisis Comes to the Megachurch in Steppenwolf’s the Christians, by Albert Williams, Chicago Reader (December 15, 2016)
- Judge Allows Two Proposed Reorganization Plans in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Bankruptcy Case to Proceed, in Jeff Anderson & Associates (December 15, 2016)
- Statement of Clarification Regarding Confidentiality Agreements with Alleged Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Tom Halden, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (December 12, 2016)
- Judge Rejects Claim That Stalled Diocese Bankruptcy Case, in Albuquerque Journal (December 15, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Robert C. Ramon, in BishopAccountability.org (December 15, 2016)
- Perth Archbishop Roger Herft Resigns after Admitting to Let down Sex Abuse Survivors, in ABC News (December 15, 2016)
- Abuse Victims Blast Oh Court Ruling & Appeal to Lawmakers, in SNAP (December 16, 2016)
- Submissions for Public Hearing into Disability Service Providers Published, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 16, 2016)

December 16

- Bankruptcy Judge May Allow Vote on Two Archdiocese Settlement Plans, in Fox 9 (December 15, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Head to Reveal Schedule for 2017, in Sky News (December 16, 2016)
- 13th Victim to Accused Clergy of Sex Abuse Comes Forward, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 16, 2016)
- Lawsuit Filed against Elgin Minister Accused of Sexual Abuse, by John Garcia, ABC 7 (December 15, 2016)
- Clergy Abuse Victims Will Also Vote on Bankruptcy Payment Plans, by Richard Chin, Bemidji Pioneer (December 15, 2016)
- Members Revealed for National Redress Scheme, by Wendy Williams, Pro Bono Australia (December 16, 2016)
- Australian Lawyers Alliance Challenges Sex Abuse Royal Commission on Proposed Bills, by Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (December 16, 2016)
- St Patrick’s College in Maynooth Seeks New President, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 16, 2016)
- 13th Lawsuit Filed against Archdiocese for Sexual Abuse Claims, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (December 16, 2016)
- Elgin Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault, Battery, by Sara Freund, Chicago Sun-Times (December 16, 2016)
- New Biloxi Bishop Humbled, Joyed by His Appointment, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (December 16, 2016)
- Other Pontifical Acts, 16.12.2016, in Vatican Information Service (December 16, 2016)
- Rev. Msgr. Louis F. Kihneman, III Named Fourth Bishop of Biloxi, in Gulf Pine Catholic (December 16, 2016)
- Child Abuse Inquiry to Cut Number of Public Hearings, by Sandra Laville, The Guardian (December 16, 2016)
- Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse "Will Not Be Scaled Back", in BBC News (December 15, 2016)
- Independent Inquiry Publishes Internal Review into Its Work, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (December 16, 2016)
- Alexis Jay: I Can't Put a Date on When Inquiry Will Be Complete, in Telegraph (December 16, 2016)
- Former Oxted Priest Now Facing 24 Indecent Assault Charges As Trial Date Set, in Surrey Mirror (December 16, 2016)
- National Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Will Not Be Scaled Back, in East Lothian Courier (December 16, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Victim Questions Seattle Archdiocese Transparency, by Dan Morris-Young, National Catholic Reporter (December 16, 2016)
- New Bishop Named; Victims Are Skeptical, in SNAP (December 16, 2016)
- Childhood Trauma Effects Often Persist into 50s and beyond, by Emily Gurnon, Next Avenue (December 16, 2016)
- Erzbischof Zieht Sich Nach Padophilie-skandal Zuruck, in news.de (December 16, 2016)
- Kardinal Muller Nennt Vorwurfe Mangelnder Missbrauchs-aufklarung Bei Domspatzen ,postfaktisch", in Wochenblatt (December 16, 2016)
- Muller Will Aufarbeitung Unterstutzen, in Radio Vatikan (December 16, 2016)
- Kardinal Muller Offenbar Zu Gesprachen Mit Opfern Bereit, in Passauer Neue Presse (December 16, 2016)
- Kardinal Muller Halt Falle Fur Aufgeklart, in BR (December 16, 2016)
- MISSBRAUCH Bei Regensburger Domspatzen Aufgeklart, in T-Online (December 16, 2016)
- Children’s Minister in Madison County Arrested, Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child, in WHNT (December 16, 2016)
- Alabama Minister Accused of Sexually Abusing Child, by Ashley Remkus, AL.com (December 16, 2016)
- Judge Finds Retired Priest Guilty on All Five Counts of Invasion of Privacy, by John Schreier, Daily Nonpareil (December 16, 2016)
- Priest’s Sentencing Delayed As Judge Balks at Hearing on Sex Charges, by Alex Wood, Journal Inquirer (December 16, 2016)
- Hazel Green Children's Minister Charged with Child Sex Abuse, by Hazel Green, WSFA (December 16, 2016)
- Mount Cashel Civil Trial Nearing the End of Arguments, by Barb Sweet, The Telegram (December 16, 2016)
- Brentwood Church Rape Suit Shows Challenges in Cases with Young Kids, by Holly Meyer and Dave Boucher, The Tennessean (December 16, 2016)
- Retired Priest Guilty on 5 Charges Stemming from Restroom Incidents with Boys, in Omaha World-Herald (December 16, 2016)
- Lawyers for Msgr. Lynn Seek Dismissal of Retrial for Prosecutorial Misconduct, by Joseph A. Slobodzian, Philly.com (December 16, 2016)

December 17

- Ex-parishioner Sues over Harassment, Excommunication, by Jeff D. Gorman, Courthouse News Service (December 17, 2016)
- Tractor-trailer Crashes, Bursts into Flames Along Maryland Highway, by Dan Billow, WESH (December 17, 2016)
- Pastor Accused of Child Molestation Still Held without Bond, by Elizabeth Campbell, News4Jax (December 16, 2016)
- “it Will Never End for Me’, by Barb Sweet, The Telegram (December 17, 2016)
- Government Child Sex Abuse Inquiry to Interview Paedophiles As Victims Hit out at "Insulting" Decision, by Robert Mendick, Telegraph (December 16, 2016)
- SYRACUSE Woman Accused of Sending Child Porn to All Saints Defendant, by John O'Brien, Syracuse.com (December 16, 2016)
- Paedophiles views to be taken into account in child sex abuse inquiry, by Jon Rogers, Express (December 17, 2016)

December 18

- Archdiocese of Agaña enters a new, troubling era, by Neil Pang, Sunday Post (December 18, 2016)
- Editorial | Unsealed abuse case shows court's role in scandal, by Todd Berkey, Tribune-Democrat (December 18, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Dennis L. Peterson, on The BishopAccountability.org (December 18, 2016)
- Vatican trial finds three El Salvadoran priests guilty of sex abuse, by Natalie Schachar, Reuters (December 18, 2016)
- Iglesia destituye a tres sacerdotes salvadoreños por abuso sexual de menores, in El Espectador (December 18, 2016)
- Research finds that children in residential care feel unsafe, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 19, 2016)
- El Salvador church fires 3 priests for sex abuse, in Fox News (December 18, 2016)

December 19

- Lawsuit: Archdiocese still pays Brouillard, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 19, 2016)
- Archbishop Byrnes heads back to Detroit, will return to Guam in January, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 18, 2016)
- Across region, outdated sex abuse laws have loopholes, by Todd Wallack, Jonathan Saltzman And Jenn Abelson, BostGlobe (December 19, 2016)
- Grand Chancellor of Knights of Malta removed, by Robert Mickens, Herald Malaysia (December 19, 2016)
- The current situation between the Order of Malta and Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager, in Order of Malta (December 13, 2016)
- Fra’ John Edward Critien appointed Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, in Order of Malta (December 14, 2016)
- Catholic Knights of Malta remove top official amid questions over fidelity to Church teaching, by Jan Bentz, LifeSite News (December 15, 2016)
- Young People Feel Unsafe in Residential Care, by Wendy Williams, Pro Bono Australia (December 19, 2016)
- Rabbi disbarred for alleged sex offences is still practicing — report, in Times of Israel (December 19, 2016)
- Oscar Romero's Aide Guilty of Child Sex Abuse, Vatican Inquiry Concludes, by Ruth Gledhill, Christian Today (December 19, 2016)
- Abuse Victims Challenge Newly-elected Bishop, in SNAP (December 19, 2016)
- Vatican Trial Finds Three El Salvadoran Priests Guilty of Sex Abuse, in RTE News (December 19, 2016)
- Wegen Missbrauchs: Dekret Gegen Pfarrer Bestatigt, in inFranken (December 19, 2016)
- Vatikan Bestatigt Missbrauchsvorwurfe, in BR (December 19, 2016)
- Priester Soll Elf Kinder Sexuell Missbraucht Haben, in Spiegel (December 19, 2016)
- Ongar Resident Teresa Cooper Reacts to Report into Abuse at Church of England Run Kendall House, in This is Local London (December 19, 2016)
- Malta’s Knights ‘at War’ over Chancellor’s Sacking, by Matthew Vella, Malta Today (December 18, 2016)
- Conservatives Launch Civil War against Pope, by Philip Willan, The Times (December 19, 2016)
- Federal Documents Reveal More about Priest-teen Weapons Case, by Alex Wood, Journal Inquirer (December 19, 2016)
- Rabbi Charged with Rape, Sexual Assault, Sodomy against a Minor, by Jeremy Sharon, Jerusalem Post (December 18, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Walter Dayton Salisbury, S.s.j., in BishopAccountability.org (December 19, 2016)

December 20

- Dallas Morning News offers well-rounded look at Bishop Burns, arriving from Juneau, by Julia Duin, GetReligion (December 20, 2016)
- Child abuse: Documenting Australia's shame, by Phil Mercer, BBC News (December 20, 2016)
- Malos hábitos: el cura acusado de abuso sexual juró por Dios ser inocente, in The TN (December 19, 2016)
- Malos hábitos: dos historias de abuso que desatan un nuevo escándalo en la Iglesia, in The TN (December 20, 2016)
- Salen a la luz denuncias por abuso sexual contra el sacerdote Agustín Rosa, que había sido apartado de la Santa Cruz, in El Tribuno (December 20, 2016)
- La fiscal reveló detalles de la investigación contra el Padre Rosa, in La Gaceta Salta (December 20, 2016)
- Ohio 'tort reform' helps protect rapists, by Marc Pera, Cincinnati.com (December 20, 2016)
- Editorial: Tort reform law needs a fix, in The Columbus Dispatch (December 20, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Donald Stavinoha, O.M.I., on The BishopAccountability.org (December 20, 2016)
- Crecen los escándalos de abusos en la Iglesia: ahora investigan a dos sacerdotes en Salta, in Los Andes (December 20, 2016)
- Concerns over delay to extradition of Roman Catholic monk accused of abuse, by Mark Daly, BBC News (December 20, 2016)
- Judge sees progress in St. Paul Archdiocese’s child protection, by Tory Cooney, Pioneer Press (December 20, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Kenneth J. Cabral, on The BishopAccountability.org (December 20, 2016)
- Pope orders Spanish priest in 'Vatileaks' case freed from jail, in The Today (December 21, 2016)
- Pope frees jailed Spanish priest in Vatileaks case, by Josephine Mckenna, ReligiNews Service (December 20, 2016)
- Pope Francis orders release of Vatileaks priest from custody, in The Guardian (December 20, 2016)
- Pope Francis Grants Conditional Pardon to Convicted Vatileaks Priest, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (December 20, 2016)
- Thank you for your support in 2016, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 21, 2016)

December 21

- Archdiocese compliant with settlement, pledges ongoing collaboration, by Maria Wiering, Catholic Spirit (December 20, 2016)
- Former school head accused of child sexual abuse, by Bonnie Bolden, News Star (December 20, 2016)
- Child sex abuse inquiry to include North Yorkshire independent school next year, by Emily Flanagan, Northern Echo (December 21, 2016)
- Estremecedores relatos de sus víctimas | Indignación por el nuevo caso de un cura abusador protegido por el Vaticano, in The Hora 22 (December 20, 2016)
- Hoy ampliará su declaración la ex religiosa que denunció a Rosa por abusos sexuales, in La Gaceta Salta (December 21, 2016)
- Declara una exmiembro de la orden del padre Rosa que denunció abusos, in El Tribuno (December 21, 2016)
- El cura Jorge Crespo salió a respaldar al padre denunciado por abuso sexual, in La Gaceta Salta (December 21, 2016)
- Victim advocate hopes for statue of limitations reform in '17, by Rachel Mcdevitt, WITF (December 21, 2016)
- Spanish priest who claimed he leaked Vatican secrets after being 'blackmailed' by Italian lover freed early from prison by the Pope, by Dave Burke, Daily Mail (December 21, 2016)
- Abuse victims' Rome trip tops fundraisers, in The SBS (December 21, 2016)
- Scores of sex abuse victims apply to Cardinal Dolan's program for compensation from New York Archdiocese, by Stephen Rex Brown, New York Daily News (December 20, 2016)
- NSPCC encourages children to speak out about abuse with visit to Cowley school, by Michael Race, Oxford Mail (December 21, 2016)
- 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Sits Down with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, by Joe Mazan, KSTP (December 20, 2016)
- Discriminación, autoritarismo y maltrato, características del Instituto del padre Agustín Rosa, in La Gaceta Salta (December 21, 2016)
- Ampleforth Abbey & College to be included in sex abuse inquiry, by Emily Flanagan, Press (December 21, 2016)
- Archdiocese complies with abuse settlement, work still to do, in The Minnesota Public Radio (December 21, 2016)
- Lawyers vow to continue fight for compensation for Roman Catholic school abuse victims, by Ian Mcneal, Gazette Live (December 21, 2016)
- St William's school abuse victim wins £14,000 payout, in BBC News (December 21, 2016)
- Three alleged victims of abuse at former East Yorkshire school fail in compensation bid, on The ITV (December 21, 2016)
- Romero-Sekretär wegen Missbrauchs zwangslaisiert, in The religion@orf (December 21, 2016)
- Gericht spricht Ex-Pfarrer vom Vorwurf des sexuellen Missbrauchs frei, by Pierre Welter, Journal (December 20, 2016)
- Der Pfarrer von Belair ..., in The Tagebatt (December 21, 2016)
- Interview with Australian Member of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors., in Pontifical Gregorian University (December 21, 2016)
- Suffolk priest faces voyeurism charges, by Tim Wyatt, Church Times (December 22, 2016)
- Hadleigh rector Martin Thrower appears in court over alleged voyeurism at the Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich, by Colin Adwent, East Anglian Daily Times (December 19, 2016)
- Pastor Charged With Beating Child With Rod, Electrical Cord, in CBS Minnesota (December 20, 2016)
- Charges: Pastor, son beat 12-year-old in church basement, by Allie Johnson, Fox 9 (December 21, 2016)

December 22

- Former Romero Aide Removed from Priesthood, by James Roberts, The Tablet (December 21, 2016)
- Catholic Children's Home Lawsuit "Will Go on" after Judge Dismisses Cases, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (December 21, 2016)
- Lawyers to Fight on for Payouts after Loss of Sex Abuse "Test" Cases, in Care Appointments (December 21, 2016)
- Victim Speaks out As Judge Rejects Compensation Claims for Abuse at Yorkshire Catholic Children’s Home, in Yorkshire Post (December 22, 2016)
- When the Church Compensates Victims, by Malo Tresca, La Croix International (December 22, 2016)
- 14th Lawsuit Filed against Archdiocese of Agana, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 22, 2016)
- Archdiocese Comments on Latest Sex Abuse Allegation, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 22, 2016)
- Former Uniting Church Minister, 83, Walks Free after Pleading Guilty to Sexually Assaulting a 12-year-old Boy - Because the Judge Believed He Had Lived an "Exemplary Life", in Daily Mail (December 22, 2016)
- El Arzobispado De Salta, Dolido Por El Caso Del Sacerdote Rosa, in Religion Digital (December 22, 2016)
- Salta: Detuvieron Al Cura Agustin Rosa, Acusado De Abuso Sexual, in The Contexto (December 22, 2016)
- Francis Denounces Resistance to Vatican Reform in Christmas Speech to Curia, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (December 22, 2016)
- Priest Sexually Abused Boy in New Mexico, in Daily Progress (December 22, 2016)
- A Story of a Priest Accused of Abuse, Friendship and a Long Search for Justice, by Bob Weber, The Metro (December 22, 2016)
- LA Detencion Del Padre Rosa Y Cuatro Titulos Mas Que Tenes Que Saber a Esta Hora, in La Gaceta Salta (December 22, 2016)
- El Sacerdote Agustin Rosa Fue Detenido En Salta, Tras Ser Acusado De Abuso Sexual Contra Menores, in La Nacion (December 16, 2016)
- 1969 Gonzaga, Spokane Police Give Pedophile Priest a Free Pass, by Mike Bookey, Inlander (December 22, 2016)
- Christian Brother Jailed for Historical Assaults on Boys, by Richard Noone, news.com.au (December 22, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Law Files Sent to Archdiocese, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 22, 2016)
- Detuvieron Al Cura Agustin Rosa, Acusado De Abuso Sexual, in TN (December 22, 2016)
- Minn. Pastor Accused of Hitting 12-year-old with Two-by-four Because Child "Wanted to Test God", by Christopher Brennan, New York Daily News (December 21, 2016)
- Minneapolis Pastor Charged with Beating Boy As Religious Discipline, by Libor Jany, Star Tribune (December 20, 2016)
- Church of England Makes ?1,000 Payouts to Abuse Victims at Kendall House in Gravesend, by Tom Acrestacres, Kent Online (December 22, 2016)
- Church Payments to Drugged Girls an "Insult", in BBC News (December 22, 2016)
- Payments Made to Ex-residents Abused at Church of England Children's Home, in AOL (December 22, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Dale Anthony Guidry, in BishopAccountability.org (December 22, 2016)
- Church Council Readies for Litigation, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 22, 2016)
- 14th Sex Abuse Suit, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 22, 2016)
- Pope Orders Probe over Dismissal of Knights of Malta Deputy Head, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (December 22, 2016)
- Pope Probes Order of Malta Ouster over Old Condom Scandal, by Nicole Winfield, Daily Journal (December 22, 2016)
- Pope Francis to Open Formal Inquiry into Knights of Malta, by Christopher Lamb, The Tablet (December 22, 2016)
- Satmar Leader Arrested for $30k Food-stamp Fraud, Prosecutors Say, by Gwynne Hogan, DNA Info (December 22, 2016)
- Former Wa Priest to Appear in Court on Child Pornography Charge, by Gian De Poloni, ABC News (December 22, 2016)

December 23

- Argentina Investigates Alleged Sex Abuse at School, by Almudena Calatrava, San Francisco Chronicle (December 22, 2016)
- Dying Anglican Priest Has 2001 Charges Reinstated, by Giselle Wakatama, ABC News (December 23, 2016)
- Diocese of Sioux City in Compliance with Dallas Charter, by Renee Webb, Catholic Globe (December 23, 2016)
- Fugitive NJ Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting 4 Young Parishioners to Be Sentenced, by Talia Tirella, PIX 11 (December 23, 2016)
- Bond Hearing Postponed for Pastor Accused of Child Molestation, by Elizabeth Campbell, News4Jax (December 22, 2016)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry to Include North Yorkshire Independent School Next Year, by Emily Flanagan, Darlington and Stockton Times (December 23, 2016)
- Report of the Internal Review, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (December 23, 2016)
- Inquiry Information Line Opening Times over Christmas, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (December 21, 2016)
- Another Lawsuit Filed against the Catholic Church in Guam, in Radio New Zealand (December 23, 2016)
- Lawmakers, Advocates Push Changes in Laws Covering Sex Abuse by Educators, by Todd Wallack, Jenn Abelson and Jon Saltzman, Boston Globe (December 23, 2016)
- Pastor May Have Tried to Destroy Fingerprints, in Washington Times (December 23, 2016)
- "Urgent Review" of Child Sex Abuse Inquiry after Complaint, by India Pollock & Jenny Johnson, BBC News (December 23, 2016)
- Coming to Newark Archdiocese: a Different Kind of Cardinal, by Sharon Otterman, New York Times (December 22, 2016)
- "Sly" Anglesey Jehovah’s Witness Preacher Jailed for Sex with a Child, by Derek Bellis, Daily Post (December 22, 2016)
- Historic Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Will Not Tackle Church of England Cases until 2018, by Daniel Mumby, Somerset Live (December 23, 2016)
- Priest Back in Pulpit at St. John’s, by Steve Jones, Rome Sentinel (December 23, 2016)
- Alleged Victims of Pedophile Priests Say Pope Francis Was Made Aware in 2014, in Fox News (December 22, 2016)
- Pastor Jailed: Charged with Five Counts of Child Molestation, in Daily Courier (December 23, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. Jesse S. Linam, in BishopAccountability.org (December 23, 2016)
- Goot, Lamm and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry - the Struggles Continue, in Manny Waks (December 24, 2016)
- Rome Priest Reinstated, Cleared of Wrongdoing after Sexual Abuse Allegation, in TWC News (December 23, 2016)
- DIOCESE Clears Central NY Priest of Misconduct Allegations, by John O'Brien, Syracuse.com (December 23, 2016)
- Diocese Clears Central NY Priest of Misconduct Allegations, in Observer-Dispatch (December 23, 2016)
- Father Angelicchio Allegations ‘not Credible," Diocese Says, in WSYR (December 23, 2016)
- Longtime Syracuse Priest Cleared of Allegations, Reinstated to Oneida County Church, by Elizabeth Doran, Upstate NewYork (December 23, 2016)
- Father Paul Angelicchio Returned to Ministry, Allegation Found Not Credible, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse (December 23, 2016)

December 24

- Archdiocese to Expand Child Protection Training to Parishes, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 24, 2016)
- First Test Cases Lost in Multi-million Pound Abuse Claim against Catholic Diocese, by Megan Cornwell, The Tablet (December 24, 2016)
- Mozambique: Pastor Arrested for Child Rape, in allAfrica (December 24, 2016)
- Fugitive New Jersey Pastor in Child Sex Assault Caught in Honduras, in WABC (December 24, 2016)
- Fugitive Pastor Tried to Destroy His Own Fingerprints, Prosecutor Says, by Mark Mueller, NJ.com (December 24, 2016)
- Fugitive Former Pastor Brought Back to NJ for Sentencing, in The Trentonian (December 23, 2016)
- Sexual Predator Back in Hudson County after Months on the Run, by Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com (December 23, 2016)
- Member of "Cult-like" Church Sentenced., by Kevin Bernard, Bayshore Broadcasting (December 24, 2016)
- Pastor May Have Tried to Destroy Fingerprints, in News 12 (December 23, 2016)
- Priests at Argentinian School for Deaf Youngsters "Would Choose Their Victims to Sexually Abuse Knowing Other Children Would Not Hear Them Scream", by Jennifer Newton, Daily Mail (December 24, 2016)
- Estupor Por Ninos Supuestamente Abusados Por Curas En Argentina, in El Universo (December 24, 2016)
- Crece El Escandalo Por Sacerdotes Que Violaron a Ninas Sordas En Colegio De Educacion Diferenciada, in Diario de Santiago (December 24, 2016)
- Legisladores Fueron Al Arzobispado Y Crece El Escandalo Del Provolo: Mas Denuncias De Advertencia Al Vaticano, in Los Andes (December 24, 2016)
- Identifican a 22 Victimas De Pederastia En Escuela Para Sordos, in Net Noticias (December 24, 2016)
- Identifican a 22 Victimas De Abuso Sexual Por Dos Curas En Argentina, in La Jornada (December 24, 2016)
- FORMER Nsw Priest Charged with Historical Child Sex Offences, in 9 News (December 24, 2016)
- Former Priest Charged with Historical Child Sex Offences - Newcastle, in New South Wales Police Force (December 24, 2016)
- Postulator for Blessed Oscar Romero, Two Other El Salvador Priests Laicized for Child Sex Abuse, by Jan Bentz, LifeSite News (December 24, 2016)
- Ampleforth Abbey & College to Be Included in Sex Abuse Inquiry, by Emily Flanagan, Gazette and Herald (December 24, 2016)
- Order of Malta to Pope Francis: Stay out of Our Internal Affairs, in Fox News (December 24, 2016)
- Scandal Strikes at Ancient Order of Malta over Ex-chancellor, by Nicole Winfield, Salina Journal (December 24, 2016)
- Diocese Suspende Padre Condenado Por Abuso De Menores, in Avoz de Trasos Montes (December 24, 2016)

December 25

- Compensation bids rejected in 3 test cases, by Alex Ross, Press (December 22, 2016)
- Gilbert: 'He made me rethink the faith': Bishop Blaire's impact reached many, by Lori Gilbert, Record (December 25, 2016)
- Rapist pastor protected by Ohio's damage cap, by Andrew Wolfson, Courier-Journal (December 24, 2016)
- How does the Pope want to reform the Curia? We still don’t really know, by Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald (December 25, 2016)
- The Pope’s Christmas Dream, The Curia’s Nightmare, by Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast (December 24, 2016)
- Knights of Malta rebuff Vatican: Investigation of our ‘internal’ matters is ‘unacceptable’, by Claire Chretien, LifeSite News (December 23, 2016)
- Holy See publishes motivations of 'Vatileaks 2' sentence, in Vatican Radio (December 25, 2016)
- Knights of Malta rebuff Vatican probe into dismissal of leader, in Catholic World Report (December 24, 2016)
- Denegarían el arresto domiciliario al cura Agustín Rosa Torino, by Pablo Ferrer, El Tribuno (December 25, 2016)

December 26

- Magnolia pastor indicted on sexual assault charges, by Jay R. Jordan, HoustChronicle (December 26, 2016)
- El cura Rosa trabaja en su descargo, in El Tribuno (December 26, 2016)
- Anglican Diocese of Brandon Sued over Allegations of Sexual Assault by Priest, by Riley Laychuk, CBC News (December 26, 2016)
- Neue Ermittlungen Gegen Priester Aus Lohne, in NDR (December 22, 2016)
- "Zu Spat Aufgewacht", in Domradio (December 26, 2016)
- Muriel Robin Pousse Un Coupe De Gueule Contre Le Cardinal Barbarin, in The Tele-Loisirs (December 24, 2016)
- Pedophilie: Le Cardinal Barbarin Reconnait Son "Reveil Tardif", in Le Parisien (December 26, 2016)
- Le Cardinal Barbarin Reconnait Son "Reveil Tardif", in Paris Match (December 25, 2016)

December 27

- Two new lawsuits allege sexual abuse by priests, by Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal (December 26, 2016)
- Northeast Philly man delivers Pizzagate tirade at Center City church, by Michael Tanenbaum, PhillyVoice (December 27, 2016)
- BARRY M. MEEHAN, in Providence Journal (December 27, 2016)
- La jueza Zunino dispuso que el cura Rosa sea alojado en la cárcel, by Rubén Arenas, El Tribuno (December 27, 2016)
- Padre envia fotos de pénis a menores, in CM Journal (December 22, 2016)
- Padre envia foto de sexo a meninas no Facebook, in Jornal de Noticias (December 23, 2016)
- Former priest accused of sexual assault dies, in The NBC 10 (December 27, 2016)
- Barry Meehan, priest facing trial for sexual assault, dies, by Karen Lee Ziner, Providence Journal (December 27, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Scandal: Victims Of Pedophile Priests Claim Pope Francis Was Made Aware Since 2014, by Tatayana Yomary, LatTimes (December 27, 2016)
- Texas man gets off with $1,500 fine for repeatedly molesting 10-year-old girl in church, by David Edwards, Raw Story (December 27, 2016)
- Elderly Man Sentenced to Probation for Child Sex Crimes in Taylor Count, in The KTAB (December 27, 2016)
- Hartford Archdiocese plans to reorganize parishes, close churches as number of Roman Catholics in state drops, by Ed Stannard, New Haven Register (December 27, 2016)

December 28

- Institute of the Incarnate Word Founder Guilty of Sexual Misconduct, in Crux (December 27, 2016)
- LA Iglesia Admitio Los Abusos Sexuales Del Cura Buela Contra Seminaristas En Mendoza, in Infobae (December 27, 2016)
- Pope Francis "Told about Alleged Child Rapist" Two Years before His Arrest, by Jon Sharman, The Independent (December 28, 2016)
- March Deadline for Tuam Home Submissions, in Galway Independent (December 28, 2016)
- Cleveland Bishop Resigns, in Catholic Culture (December 28, 2016)
- Rinuncia Del Vescovo Di Cleveland (u.s.a.), in Bollettino (December 28, 2016)
- Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon: Pope Francis Accepts Embattled Clergyman's Resignation, in CBS News (December 28, 2016)
- Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon Resigns, Diagnosed with Vascular Dementia, in WKYC (December 28, 2016)
- Pope Names Bishop Thomas As Administrator of Cleveland Diocese, in Toledo Blade (December 28, 2016)
- Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon Granted Early Retirement by Pope Francis Due to Dementia, in newsnet5 (December 28, 2016)
- Holy Father Pope Francis Grants Bishop Richard Lennon Retirement Status, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (December 28, 2016)
- Una Nueva Denuncia Recae Sobre El Padre Agustin Rosa, in Informate Salta (December 28, 2016)
- Se Investiga Una Nueva Denuncia Por Abuso Sexual Contra El Sacerdote Rosa Torino, in El Tribuno (December 28, 2016)
- Youth pastor admits to 'inappropriate physical interactions' with 14-year-old girl, by Jessica Noll, 11 Alive (December 28, 2016)
- Ex-youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving girl, 14, in San Antonio Express-News (December 28, 2016)
- New Bridges Church youth pastor arrested, charged for relationship with 14-year-old, by Cailin O’brien, Gwinnett Daily Post (December 28, 2016)
- Georgia teen suffers breakdown over fears her parents would discover youth pastor’s rape, by Travis Gettys, Raw Story (December 28, 2016)
- Archbishop Hebda on gratitude, bankruptcy and restoring trust, by Tom Weber, Minnesota Public Radio (December 28, 2016)
- Assignment Record– Rev. John B. Berning, on The BishopAccountability.org (December 28, 2016)
- CELIA VIGGO WEXLER FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN CONFRONT THEIR CHURCH, in Kramerbooks and Afterwords (December 28, 2016)
- Religious orders owe state €15m in properties, by Seán Mccárthaigh, Times (UK) (December 19, 2016)
- New Orleans East pastor's retrial on molestation charge set for March, by Ken Daley, Times-Picayune (December 28, 2016)
- Pastor suspected of abusing girl; police believe there may be more victims, by Jason Anderson, Record (December 28, 2016)

December 29

- 15th Person Accuses Clergy of Sexual Abuse, by Krystal Paco, KUAM (December 29, 2016)
- Ex-youth Pastor Accused of Sex Crimes Remains Jailed, in The Eagle (December 29, 2016)
- 15th Lawsuit Filed against Church Naming Former Priest with History of Sexual Abuse, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (December 29, 2016)
- 15th Clergy Sex Abuse Suit Filed against Archdiocese, by Dana M Williams, Pacific Daily News (December 29, 2016)
- A Look Back at Bishop Lennon's Legacy, by Andrew Horansky, WKYC (December 28, 2016)
- Christian Priest in Chennai Gets 14-year Ri for Child Abuse, in Siasat Daily (December 29, 2016)
- Where Should Sex Offenders Go?, by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, Jewish Press (December 28, 2016)
- Message to Pope Francis from All Black Catholic Child Abuse Victims in America, in Office of the Supreme Grand Bishop (December 28, 2016)
- Uno De Los Curas De Mendoza Tambien Fue Denunciado Por Abusar De Un Menor En LA Plata, in Infobae (December 29, 2016)
- Questions Surround Jehovah's Witness Hq and Allegations of Sex Abuse, in WNYC (December 29, 2016)
- Baldwin City Priest Remains under Investigation after Allegations of Visiting Websites ‘depicting Minors’, by Conrad Swanson, Lawrence Journal-World (December 29, 2016)
- Argentine Abuse Case: Pope Francis ‘lives outside of Reality’, in The Freethinker (December 29, 2016)
- Former Olph Teacher Alleges She Was Sexually Assaulted by Priest, by Tim Petruk, Kamloops This Week (December 29, 2016)
- Former Teacher Sues Ex-priest over Alleged Sexual Assaults, by Estefania Duran, AM 730 (December 28, 2016)
- Pope Francis Continues Investigation into Knights of Malta, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (December 29, 2016)
- Sex Abuse Victims May Get Vote on Archdiocese Compensation Plans, by Martin Moylan, Minnesota Public Radio (December 29, 2016)
- Mother and Baby Homes Inquiry Has Cost ˆ3.73m to Date, by Sarah Bardon, Irish Times (December 29, 2016)

December 30

- Child Protection Goes Global from the Ground up, by Carol Glatz, Catholic Courier (December 29, 2016)
- 15th Sex Abuse Case Filed, by Neil Pang, Guam Daily Post (December 30, 2016)
- Minn. Diocese Says Insurers Must Cover Sexual Abuse Cases, by Kat Sieniuc, Law 360 (December 30, 2016)
- Pope Francis Gets a C+ on Reforming Vatican Curia, by Thomas Reese, National Catholic Reporter (December 29, 2016)
- Florida Supreme Court Won’t Hear 1980s Priest Sex Abuse Case from South Florida, in Daily Record (December 29, 2016)

December 31

- Former B.C. Catholic Teacher Sues Church, Alleging Sexual Assault by Priest Four Decades Ago, in Toronto Star (December 30, 2016)
- Top 10 of 2016 | No. 1: Report Alleged Diocese Covered up Sex Abuse, by Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat (December 31, 2016)
- Promiscuous Preacher Caught in Sex Scandal Aims for New Year Comeback Despite Elders’ Counsel, by Heather Clark, Christian News Network (December 30, 2016)
- Evangelist Clayton Jennings Steps Away from Ministry after Multiple Sex Partners Come Forward, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (December 1, 2016)
- Clayton Jennings Sex Scandal Update: Jennings Ends Renewal Process with Mentor Tony Nolan, by Aubrey Bartolome, Gospel Herald (December 21, 2016)
- Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Society Houses Hidden Sexual Abuse Records, Says Journalist, by Zachary Volkert, Inquisitr (December 31, 2016)


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