Abuse Tracker 2017 Part 6: November to December 2017 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

November 2017

November 1
- Pedophile Priest's Tale Cries for Day in Court for Long-ago Victims| Editorial, in The Inquirer (November 1, 2017)
- Former Thornton Pastor Sentenced in Sex Assault Case, by Amanda Kesting, 9 News NBC via KUSA-TV (October 31, 2017)
- "Best Altar Boy" Was Non-catholic Youth Priest Abused, by Haidee V Eugenio, USA Today Network (October 30, 2017)
- Muscoy United Methodist Church pastor convicted on 32 counts of sexual child abuse, by Stephen Ramirez, Sun via Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (October 31, 2017)
- Four years on, questions continue to be asked of report into Magdalene Laundries, by Conall ó Fátharta, Irish Examiner (November 1, 2017)
- Church of England urged to tackle sexual abuse within its ranks, by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (November 1, 2017)
- Retired priest charged with child porn has Ossining ties, by Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, lohud.com (October 31, 2017)
- Child abuse documentary Hollywood 'didn't want you to see' goes viral, by Rory Carroll, Guardian (November 1, 2017)
- Former priest accused of sexually abusing minors at Covina, Redondo Beach and Palmdale churches, by Stephanie K. Baer, San Gabriel Valley Tribune (October 31, 2017)

November 2
- Brouillard Removed As Minnesota Priest in 1985 Because of Questions about Guam Guest, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 2, 2017)
- Area Priest Arrested for Sexual Assault, by Jeff Bonty, Daily Journal (November 1, 2017)
- Brouillard Cooperative, Making an Effort to Answer Difficult Questions, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 1, 2017)
- Ex-priest Molested Children in South Bay: Lawsuit, by Emily Holland, Patch (November 1, 2017)
- St. Paul's School Releases New Accounts of Sexual Misconduct, in New Hampshire Public Radio (November 1, 2017)
- New Report Identifies Additional 15 Victims of Sexual Misconduct at St. Paul’s School, by Danny McDonald, Boston Globe (November 2, 2017)
- Fact Check: the Churches Joining Child Abuse Redress Scheme, by Tess Holgate, Eternity News (November 1, 2017)
- Disgraced Ex-bronx Priest Cleared of Charges of Using $1m in Church Funds for S&m Sex, by Laura Dimon, New York Daily News (October 30, 2017)
- Father Niland Accused of Raping Boy during Confession, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 1, 2017)
- Settlement Reached in Vanceburg Church Lawsuit, by Dennis K. Brown, The Lewis County Herald (October 31, 2017)
- Priest Criticizes Vatican over Indonesian Bishop Case, by Ryan Dagur, UCA News (November 1, 2017)
- Bitterroot Polygamous Sect Divided after Sex Abuse Accusations against Utah Leader, by Kristen Inbody, Great Falls Tribune (November 1, 2017)
- Rvc Man Claims St. Agnes Priest Sexually Abused Him, by Ben Strack, LI Herald (November 2, 2017)
- Imputan Al Sacerdote De Monte Vera Por Acosar a Una Chica Via Instagram, in Casilada Plus (November 2, 2017)
- Fin Al Castigo Del Sacerdote Cristian Precht Tensiona Visita Del Papa Francisco, by Valeria Vargas, ADN Radio (November 1, 2017)
- What Society Can Learn from the Catholic Church Regarding Child Protection, by Mary Rezac, CNA/EWTN News (November 2, 2017)
- Chicago Archdiocese Wins Claim against False Sex Abuse Allegations, by Michael J. O’Loughlin, America Magazine (November 1, 2017)
- Healing Liturgy at Kenmore Acknowledges Sexual Abuse Failures of the Church, by Emilie Ng, Catholic Leader (November 2, 2017)
- Pecados Imperdonables [with Video], by Melissa Goytizolo, La Republica (November 2, 2017)
- Pacific News Minute: Priest Who Admitted to Sex Abuse on Guam Gives Evidence, by Neal Conan, Hawaii Public Radio (November 1, 2017)
- Lambeth Palace Facing Questions about Accusations of Abuse of Woman in Church of England, by Cathy Newman, Channel 4 News (November 1, 2017)
- Female Clergy Call for Independent Mediators into Cofe Abuse, in Premier (November 2, 2017)
- Obispo De Tacna Y Moquegua: LA Muerte No Es LA Solucion Al Abuso Sexual, in La Republica (November 2, 2017)
- Obispo De Goya Dijo Que Habra Cero Tolerancia Con Los Casos De Abuso, in Corrientes Hoy (November 1, 2017)
- Un’altra Accusa Per Don Lucio Gatti: Violenze E Maltrattamenti Nelle Sue Case-accoglienza, by Mara Boselli, Periodico Daily (November 2, 2017)
- Ex-priest Molested Children in South Bay: Lawsuit, by Emily Holland, Palos Verdes Patch (November 1, 2017)
- Brouillard ‘matter of Fact’ about Memories, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (November 2, 2017)

November 3
- Priest Charged with Sexually Assaulting Resident at Kankakee Developmental Center, in Associated Press via Chicago Tribune (November 3, 2017)
- Area Priest's Bond to Be Set Today, by Jeff Bonty, Daily Journal (November 1, 2017)
- Pope Raises Prospect of Married Men Becoming Priests, by John Phillips, Telegraph (November 2, 2017)
- The Truth about the "Celibate" Priests Who Father Children - and Then Abandon Them, by Hugh Costello, Telegraph (November 3, 2017)
- Guam Priest's House Guest Troubled Church, LED to His Removal, by Haidee V Eugenio, USA Today (November 2, 2017)
- Corey Feldman, Harvey Weinstein, James Toback, Roman Polanski and More Show Why Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Needs to Be Abolished, by Charisse Van Horn, Celebrity Insider (November 2, 2017)
- Report Highlights Pattern of Sexual Abuse at Prep School, in Associated Press (November 2, 2017)
- Hollywood, Here’s Some Advice on Your Sex-abuse Scandals — from the Catholic Church, by Martha Quillin, News and Observer (November 2, 2017)
- Archdiocese of NY: More Than 200 Claims of Priest Abuse, by Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, lohud.com (November 2, 2017)
- Archbishop Charles Chaput: Media Coverage of Church Sex Abuse Scandal Is Unbalanced, by Charles J. Chaput, Philly.com (November 3, 2017)
- "Profoundly Disturbing." Prestigious Boarding School Staff Accused of Sexually Abusing Students over Decades, by Michael Casey, TIME via the Associated Press (November 3, 2017)
- Remembering Boise Bishop Michael Driscoll, Protector of Orange County's Pedophile Priests, by Gustavo Arellano, LAist.com (November 2, 2017)
- $1m Bond Set for Priest, by Lee Provost, Daily Journal (November 3, 2017)

November 4
- Archdiocese Compiling List of Clergy with Credible Allegations of Child Sex Abuse, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 4, 2017)
- Sex Assault Scandals Opening up Conversations in Minnesota, by Jennifer Mayerle, WCCO (November 3, 2017)
- Archdiocese Discloses 19 Additional Names of Men Accused of Abuse, by Maria Wiering, Catholic Spirit (November 3, 2017)
- Statement Regarding Disclosure of Additional Names of Men with Substantiated Claims of Sexual Abuse against Them, by Tom Halden, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (November 3, 2017)

November 5
- Attorney: Brouillard remained fairly sharp, did not show much emotion in 4-day deposition, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 5, 2017)
- Lifting the veil of the Catholic Church and the Iglesia ni Cristo, on The Rappler.com (November 5, 2017)
- #MeToo movement brings women’s voices into open, by Brenda Martin, GoErie.com (November 5, 2017)
- Time to change Canberra's Catholic Church, faithful say, by Tom Mcilroy, Brisbane Times (November 5, 2017)
- Despite child molestation charges, Rushville pastor still appears to lead church, by Eric Feldman, WISH-TV (November 04, 2017)
- Archdiocese releases names of priests, other members, accused of sexual abuse, by Jack Highberger, KMSP-TV (Fox) (November 04, 2017)
- How the Church can help victims of sexual assault, by Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency (November 5, 2017)
- Sacerdote es acusado de atacar sexualmente a una persona discapacitada, in The Univision (November 03, 2017)

November 6
- 'Their cross to bear': The Catholic women told to forgive domestic violence, by Hayley Gleeson With Julia Baird, ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (November 04, 2017)
- Archbishop of Canterbury urged to abandon Church insurers over 'derisory' settlements to abuse victims, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (November 03, 2017)
- Guam priest makes further admissions, in Radio New Zealand (November 6, 2017)
- COMMENTARY: Archbishop: ‘I offer my sincere apology’, by John C. Wester, Santa Fe New Mexican (November 04, 2017)
- Hollywood child abuse film rises from ashes, by Rory Carroll, Guardian News & Media Ltd via Gulf News (November 04, 2017)
- Opinion Letters: In Ireland, Recalling ‘a Very Dark Time’, in The New York Times (November 05, 2017)
- Archbishops Urged to Host Debate on Sexual Harassment after Rape Claims against Priest, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (November 6, 2017)
- Staff Members Speaks of Abuse at Gravesend Children's Home, by Tom Acres, Kent Online (November 6, 2017)
- Sacerdote Cristian Precht Terminara Condena Por Abusos Sexuales a Un Mes De Visita Papal, by Guido Focacci, BioBioChile (November 4, 2017)
- LA Justicia Le Redujo LA Pena a Grassi, in Filo News (November 6, 2017)
- Escobar Gaviria: Otro Pedido De Prision, in Diario del Sur Digital (November 6, 2017)
- Examen Psicologico Practicado a Victima De Violacion Es Contundente, in Jornada (November 6, 2017)
- Padre Do Monte Com Uma Filha Agita Comunidade Catolica, by Elvio Passos, Diario de Noticias (November 5, 2017)
- Archdiocese Releases Names of 19 Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, by Deanna Weniger, Pioneer Press (November 3, 2017)
- Twin Cities Archdiocese Releases Names of 19 Men Suspected of Sexually Abusing Minors, by Karen Zamora, Star Tribune (November 4, 2017)
- Priest Gave Sharp, Unemotional Answers on Guam Child Abuses, by Haidee V Eugenio, USA Today Network (November 5, 2017)
- As #metoo Harassment Claims Hit the Church of England, It’s an Institution Still Steeped in Sexism, in The Conversation (November 6, 2017)

November 7
- In this moment of crisis, the Church desperately needs good priests, by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald (November 06, 2017)
- Limerick priest helping heal scars of falsely accused colleagues, in The Limerick Post (November 06, 2017)
- When politicians or clergy abuse, the institution doesn't need protection: it needs honesty, by Florence Gildea, Christian Today (November 7, 2017)
- Anti-Abuse Video and Song, 'It's Not Okay' by Linda Newlin, Gains Traction, by Linda Newlin, PR Newswire (November 7, 2017)
- OPINION: Church caught in a hail of unfriendly fire, in The Catholic Register (November 06, 2017)
- US bishops' new child protection program aims to create culture of mindfulness, by Mary Rezac, CNA/EWTN News (November 7, 2017)
- Silence on sexual violence makes church leaders complicit, say victim advocates, by Heidi Schlumpf, National Catholic Reporter (November 06, 2017)
- Cura abusador: El beneficio del 2x1 a la condena del padre Grassi generó amplio rechazo, in The Info Cielo (November 7, 2017)
- El padre Grassi fue beneficiado por el 2X1, in El Intransigente (November 06, 2017)
- The Conspiracy of Inaction on Sexual Abuse and Harassment, by David Leonhardt, New York Times (November 05, 2017)
- Irish association to offer sessions for priests falsely accused of abuse, by Nick Bramhill, Catholic News Service (November 06, 2017)
- I was raped by a CofE priest and I know the system's broken, by Jayne Ozanne, Christian Today (November 06, 2017)
- Sacerdote de 96 años difundió “por error” pornografía infantil, in La Prensa Libre (November 03, 2017)
- Correction: Prep School-Sexual Abuse story, by Michael Casey, Associated Press (November 7, 2017)

November 8
- Accusers Describe Abuse in Court Hearing for Italian ‘archangel’, by Claire Giangrave, Crux (November 8, 2017)
- Ampleforth Monks in Training before Abuse Inquiry Public Hearings, by Bernadette Kehoe, The Tablet (November 8, 2017)
- Irish Group Offers Therapy for Priests Falsely Accused of Abuse, in Catholic Herald (November 7, 2017)
- San Jose Catholic Girls School under Fire for Allegedly Mishandling Sexual Abuse Allegations Decades Ago, by Tracey Kaplan, Mercury News (November 7, 2017)
- Church Keeps Sex Abuse Redress Property, by Daniel McConnell, Irish Examiner (November 8, 2017)
- Cracking the Stonewall on a Nun’s Murder: a Reporter’s Story, by Tom Nugent, Crime Report (November 8, 2017)
- Woman Sues Anglican Church after Minister Assaulted Her with Box Cutter and Knife, by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon, CBC News (November 8, 2017)
- Echaron a Un Cura Del Colegio Newman Por "Situaciones Irregulares" Con Los Alumnos, in Todo Noticias (November 7, 2017)
- “con Grassi No Hay Que Bajar Los Brazos Nunca, Porque No Se DA Por Vencido”, in Analisis Digital (November 8, 2017)
- Caso De Sacerdote Acusado De Violacion Fue Archivado, in America TV (November 7, 2017)
- Arzobispado Rechaza Acusacion De Violacion Contra Sacerdote, by Redaccion EC, El Comercio (November 8, 2017)
- Rebajan Condena a Sacerdote Acusado De Abuso a Menor, in Diario La Verdad (November 7, 2017)
- Concedieron El "2 X 1" Al Cura Grassi Y Saldra En Libertad 21 Meses Antes, in La Capital (November 8, 2017)
- Hablo El Cura Acusado De "Situaciones Irregulares" En El Colegio Cardenal Newman: "No Ha Pasado Nada Grave", in Info Bae (November 8, 2017)
- Archivan Definitivamente Denuncia De Abuso Sexual Contra Sacerdote, by Jorge Alberto, Diario Correo (November 7, 2017)
- El Cura Grassi Fue Beneficiado Con El "2x1", in El Patagonico (November 7, 2017)
- 15 Years Later, Josh Guimond’s Disappearance Still Unsolved, by Liz Collin, CBS (WCCO) (November 07, 2017)
- Harvey Weinstein’s not alone, by Greg Erlandson, Catholic News Service (November 07, 2017)
- Brothers abused by reverend, in The Argus (November 07, 2017)
- The Register at 90: Forming and Informing Catholics With ‘Snap, Vigor and Courage’: A look back at our history in Catholic journalism, by Peter Jesserer Smith, National Catholic Register (November 8, 2017)

November 9
- Former TV Anchorwoman Accuses Kevin Spacey of Assaulting Her Son, by Katharine Q. Seelye, New York Times (November 8, 2017)
- Former Boston News Anchor Accuses Kevin Spacey of Assaulting Her Son, Then 18, Last Year, by Libby Hill, Los Angeles Times (November 8, 2017)
- Unruh’s Complaint Could Anchor Class-action, by Chris Villani and Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald (November 9, 2017)
- NYC Expands Sick Time Act to Offer Safe Time to Victims of Sexual Abuse, Stalking, and Human Trafficking, by Stephanie L. Aranyos, Mondaq (November 9, 2017)
- Committed Catholics No Longer Trust the Hierarchy., in Church Militant (November 9, 2017)
- Sad Truth on How Companies Respond to Workplace Sexual Harassment, by Kelly Nolan, Toronto Star (November 7, 2017)
- Married Priests, by Florencio Fianza, Manila Standard (November 9, 2017)
- Gympie Man's Child Abuse Horror Story Nears Final Chapter, by Arthur Gorrie, Gympie Times (November 9, 2017)
- Priest, Boy Scout Leader Abused Victim, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (November 9, 2017)
- Comienza El Lunes El Juicio Al Cura Ilarraz, Acusado De Abuso Y Corrupcion De Menores, in El Litoral (November 8, 2017)
- Separan En San Juan Al Cura Acusado En El Newman De Inconducta Con Alumnos, in Tiempo de San Juan (November 8, 2017)
- El Lunes Comienza El Juicio Contra El Cura Justo Jose Ilarraz Por Abuso Y Corrupcion De Menores, in Analisis Digital (November 9, 2017)
- Comienza El Juicio Por Corrupcion De Menores Contra El Cura Ilarraz, by Diario Uno Entre Rios, Elentrerios (November 8, 2017)
- El Cura Expulsado Del Colegio Cardenal Newman Se Defiende: "Todo Es Un Enorme Error", in Clarin (November 8, 2017)
- Schwester Rosemarys Kampf, by Katrin Gansler, Deutschlandfunk (November 8, 2017)
- Piden Mas Tiempo Para Seguir Investigando Los Hechos, by Melisa Stopansky, El Sol (November 9, 2017)
- Ex-jehovah’s Witnesses Are Crashing Kingdom Hall Meetings to Talk about Abuse, by Hemant Mehta, Patheos (November 9, 2017)
- Diocese of Duluth Insurer Reaches $8.95 Million Settlement, in Duluth News Tribune (November 8, 2017)
- Duluth Diocese Insurer Puts up $9m for Clergy Abuse Settlements, by Martin Moylan, MPR News (November 9, 2017)
- Settlement Reached with One Insurer in Duluth Diocese Bankruptcy, in Minn Post (November 9, 2017)
- Manhattan Priest Still on the Job Despite Allegations of Sexual Abuse from Two Former Altar Boys, by Aaron Showalter, Laura Dimon, and Larry McShane, New York Daily News (November 9, 2017)
- Monk’s Sex Chat Prompts Immediate Probe, in Thai PBS (November 9, 2017)
- Abuse Victims Demand Royal Commission, by Tim Miller, Otago Daily Times (November 9, 2017)
- Vatileaks Author on "Choirboy Abuse", in ANSA (November 9, 2017)
- Revered South Bay Monsignor Accused of Covering up Sex Abuse, by David Rosenfeld, Beach Reporter (November 9, 2017)
- New Book Alleges Gay Sex in Vatican Dorm, Shady Banking, in Dayton Daily News (November 8, 2017)

November 10
- Brooklyn Diocese Names 8 Priests Who Sexually Abused Children, by Sharon Otterman, New York Times (November 9, 2017)
- Call It What It Is: Child Sexual Abuse, by Vicki Tidwell Palmer, Huffington Post (November 10, 2017)
- My Best Mate at Uni Had a Terrible Secret. I Only Found out 30 Years Later, by Mark Dapin, Canberra Times (November 11, 2017)
- Vatican Turned Blind Eye to Sex Abuse in Teenage Dorm, Claims New Book, by Isabelle Gerretsen, International Business Times (November 10, 2017)
- New Book Alleges Gay Sex in Vatican Dorm, Shady Banking Involving Mother Teresa, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (November 10, 2017)
- Priest Made Boys Walk from Agana to Mangilao for Refusing to Swim Naked, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 10, 2017)
- N.b. Woman Sues Priest, Anglican Church for Damages over Assaults, by Joelle Kidd, Anglican Journal (November 9, 2017)
- Abuse Allegation Reported against Retired Priest, in St. Louis Review (November 9, 2017)
- Victim Claims Abuse on Manchester United Trip, by Reevel Alderson, BBC Scotland (November 10, 2017)
- Inwood Priest Sexually Assaulted Children at Bronx Parish: Lawyer, by Brendan Krisel, Washington Heights Patch (November 9, 2017)
- Aly Raisman Says She Was Sexually Abused by U.S. National Team Doctor, in CBS News (November 10, 2017)
- Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman Says She Was Abused by Larry Nassar, by John Barr, ESPN (November 10, 2017)
- The Bristlecone Project Expected to Help Survivors Come Forward, by Oliver Lewis, Stuff (November 8, 2017)
- Raisman Says She Is Victim of Msu Doctor Nassar, by Charles E. Ramirez, Detroit News (November 10, 2017)
- Circle of Accusers Expands in Sexual Misconduct Investigation at Presentation High, by Vicky Nguyen and Michael Bott, NBC (November 9, 2017)
- Manhattan Priest Accused of Abusing Two Boys in the 1990s, by Alex Silverman, CBS (WCBS 880) (November 9, 2017)
- The Bristlecone Project Expected to Help Survivors Come Forward, by Oliver Lewis, Stuff (November 3, 2017)
- Proposed Archdiocese Act a Recipe for Abuse, by Tom Urbaniak, Chronicle Herald (November 10, 2017)
- Kansas Priest Removed from Parish after Hiking Trip with Children, by Stan Finger and Katherine Burgess, Wichita Eagle (November 10, 2017)
- Asu Professor Sexually Abused Children As a Priest Years Ago, by Reilly Kneedler, State Press (November 10, 2017)
- Rachel Jeffs, Daughter of Warren Jeffs, Describes Abuse She Endured in FLDS Church, by Emily Havens, The Spectrum (November 10, 2017)
- Assignment Record - Rev. Adam F. Prochaski, in BishopAccountability.org (November 1, 2017)

November 11
- Victim claims abuse on Manchester United trip, by Reevel Alderson, BBC (November 10, 2017)
- ASU professor resigns amid Catholic Church child sexual-abuse scandal, by Jason Pohl, Arizona Republic (November 10, 2017)
- The Swine of Conservatism, by Ross Douthat, New York Times (November 11, 2017)
- Op-Ed: Roy Moore's alleged pursuit of a young girl is the symptom of a larger problem in evangelical circles, by Kathryn Brightbill, Los Angeles Times (November 10, 2017)

November 12
- A day in the life of Guam's archbishop, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 12, 2017)
- Embattled San Jose Catholic girls school places two teachers on leave, by Ethan Baron And Jason Green, San Jose Mercury News (November 11, 2017)
- Arizona professor quits in wake of clergy sex abuse scandal, in Associated Press via KVOA-TV (November 11, 2017)
- I have a confession - the Catholic Church’s sins, by Cormac Macconnell, Irish Central (November 12, 2017)
- Warren Jeffs' daughter speaks out about what she endured in his polygamist cult, by Michelle Mark, Business Insider (November 11, 2017)
- Child bride-related charges dropped against polygamist, by Nate Carlisle, Salt Lake Tribune (November 11, 2017)
- Archbishop Martin accused of being ‘very negative’ about Church, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 12, 2017)
- Priest who was to testify against archbishop has died, by Andrew Dowdell, Sunday Mail (November 11, 2017)
- Activists want priest accused of sex abuse removed from church, in NY1 News (November 09, 2017)
- Assignment History– Rev. Chester John "Chet" Warren, o.s.f.s., on The BishopAccountability.org (November 12, 2017)
- Suspenden a sacerdote de Purén por denuncia de abuso sexual, by Manuel Stuardo, Biobiochile.cl (November 12, 2017)

November 13
- Ex-teacher facing 99 sex abuse charges excused from court on account of his age, by Amber Wilson, Age (November 13, 2017)
- Priests given wallet-size help cards for handling abuse claims, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 13, 2017)
- Diocese passes audit for safe environment, in Fiddlehead Focus (November 12, 2017)
- Ex-div school prof had history of sexual abuse, by Britton O'daly & Adelaide Feibel, Yale Daily News (November 13, 2017)
- Catholic priest Glen Walsh who was to give evidence in Archbishop Philip Wilson’s trial has died, by Andrew Dowdell, Advertiser (November 11, 2017)
- In Israel, Australian Sisters Recount Alleged Sex Abuse by ultra-Orthodox Principal, by Dina Kraft, HAARETZ (November 13, 2017)
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Reports Sexual Abuse Allegation against Retired Priest, by Blythe Bernhard, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 13, 2017)
- Anglican Priest Charged over Historical Child Sex Abuse Allegations, by Rebekah Cavanagh, Herald Sun (November 12, 2017)
- Not So Cold Cases, after All, by Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed (November 13, 2017)
- Investigators Face Big Hurdles in Church Child Abuse Cases, by Mitch Weiss and Holbrook, Associated Press (November 13, 2017)
- North Carolina Church Accused of ‘kidnapping’ Children with Help from a County Clerk, by Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story (November 13, 2017)
- Ex-members Say Church Uses Power, Lies to Keep Grip on Kids, by Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press (November 13, 2017)
- In Scandal's Wake, Guam's Interim Archbishop Works to Heal Fractured Church, by Haidee V Eugenio, USA Today (November 12, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Victims Says Priest Forced Boys to Undress and Take Turns Sitting on His Lap, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 13, 2017)
- Former Massachusetts Priest Reindicted on Maine Sex Abuse Charges, by Edward D. Murphy, Portland Press Herald (November 13, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Prevention Resources Available at Sbc.net, by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press (November 13, 2017)
- Prosecutors Will Meet with Son of Former Boston TV Anchor Who Accused Actor Kevin Spacey of Sexual Assault, by Scott J. Croteau, Mass Live (November 12, 2017)

November 14
- Could Murder Of Sister Cathy Be Connected To Other Killings?, by Denise Koch, CBS Baltimore (November 13, 2017)
- Former NSW priest charged with child abuse, by Jamie Mckinnell, Australian Associated Press (AAP) (November 13, 2017)
- Government must not limit child abuse inquiry to state care, victim advocates and experts say, by Joel Ineson, Stuff (November 14, 2017)
- Douthat: Defenders of the indefensible, by Ross Douthat, Longview News Journal (November 14, 2017)
- Renowned Arizona State medieval art professor is ousted after Catholic diocese revealed he had sexually abused minors decades ago while serving as a priest, by Snejana Farberov, Daily Mail (November 13, 2017)
- Sexual Abuse Scandal in New York’s Mental Health System Similar to Catholic Church Sex Scandal, by Brad Bennett, PR PR Health via Daily Telescope (November 14, 2017)
- Child abuse royal commission chairman criticises police, church in speech ahead of report, by Danny Tran, Australian Broadcasting Corporati(ABC) (November 13, 2017)
- Former Anglican Dean of Newcastle facing child sexual assault charges, by Liz Farquhar And Kerrin Thomas, ABC Newcastle (November 14, 2017)
- Lawsuit: Abuse occurred at victim's home, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (November 14, 2017)
- House arrest for Collège Notre-Dame pedophile priest, by Paul Cherry, Montreal Gazette (November 14, 2017)
- Former Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence and the fall from grace, by Joanne Mccarthy, Newcastle Herald (November 15, 2017)
- Commentary: The larger problem of sexual abuse in evangelical circles, by Kathryn Brightbill, Chicago Tribune (November 14, 2017)
- A Nun’s Unsolved Murder: Baltimore Cold Case Gets Hotter, by Tom Nugent, Crime Report (November 14, 2017)
- Priest's child pornography case set for Nov. 27, by Ken Stickney, Daily Advertiser (November 14, 2017)
- Priest, female devotee arrested for raping student for two years, by Pradeep Gupta, Times of India (November 15, 2017)
- Italy church defends ordaining seminarian in gay sex probe, in The Associated Press (November 14, 2017)
- 'We carry negativity in our bodies': Therapy sessions for priests affected by abuse scandals, by Hayley Halpin, Journal (November 14, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Allegation Against Retired Priest — Former Pastor of St. Gertrude, in The Missourian (November 13, 2017)
- Church vows were ‘like putting a manhole over the sewer’, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 13, 2017)
- For Native Americans Facing Sexual Assault, Justice Feels Out Of Reach [with audio], in National Public Radio (NPR) (November 14, 2017)

November 15
- Assignment History– Rev. John L. Abrams, in BishopAccountability.org (November 14, 2017)
- 56 Lawsuits against Catholic Church That Allege Sexual Abuse Are before N.b. Courts, by Gabrielle Fahmy, CBC News (November 15, 2017)
- Man Sentenced for Sex Abuse Involving 4-year-old Girl at Church, in WBAL TV 11 (November 14, 2017)
- Clergy Abuse: Conflicting Views on Li Diocese’s Compensation Plan, by Bart Jones, Newsday (November 14, 2017)
- How to Care for Abuse Survivors in Your Congregation, by Krispin Mayfield, Christianity Today (November 15, 2017)
- Man Says Priest, Who Was Family Friend, Abused Him at Home, by Steve Limtiaco, Pacific Daily News (November 15, 2017)
- Founder of Florida's Biggest Megachurch Accused of Molesting a 4-year-old, by Tim Elfrink, Miami New Times (November 14, 2017)
- The ‘gangster’ Superior, the Irish Priest and the Wealthy Widow, by Colm Keena, Irish Times (November 11, 2017)
- Defrocked Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Dies, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 15, 2017)
- Accused priest Cepeda dies at 66, by Jerick Sablan, Pacific Daily News (November 15, 2017)
- Cult leader's daughter opens up about child sexual abuse, by Jeff Lagerquist, CTV News (November 15, 2017)
- Anglican commission begins work to develop global safeguarding procedures, in Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS) (November 15, 2017)
- Priest convicted of sexual abuse granted early parole, in The WHAS 11 (November 15, 2017)
- Ex-priest implicated in lawsuits dies, by Mindy Aguon And John O'connor, Guam Daily Post (November 16, 2017)
- Priest who molested students at Jackson Lumen Christi loses case at Court of Appeals, in Associated Press (November 15, 2017)
- Italian priest draws fire after victim-blaming rape survivor, by Claire Giangravè, CRUX (November 15, 2017)
- Are sex abuse claims against clergy beyond statute of limitations?, by Krystal Paco, Kuam News (November 15, 2017)

November 16
- Lawyer Says He Expects Hundreds of New N.b. Catholic Abuse Lawsuits to Emerge, by Kevin Bissett, Globe and Mail (November 15, 2017)
- Catholic Church Might Be Too Broke to Compensate Sex Abuse Victims, by Gabrielle Fahmy, CBC News (November 16, 2017)
- NY Sex Abuse Victims to Push Again for Child Victims" Act, in Associated Press (November 16, 2017)
- Why Do Sex-abuse Victims Remain Silent for Decades? Look at Firestorm Greeting Moore Accusers, by Jane Chiles, Lexington Herald Leader (November 15, 2017)
- Former Ayrshire Priest Faces Historic Sex Abuse Charges with Allegations of Attacks at Schools and Leisure Centres, in Ayrshire Post via Daily Record (November 16, 2017)
- Lawyers Seek Settlement in Abuse Suits against Guam Archbishop, by Jerick Sablan, USA Today Network (November 15, 2017)
- Lawyers Urge Clergy Abuse Victims to Come Forward before Deadline, in News 12 Long Island (November 15, 2017)
- Ex-members of Church Urge Overturning of Court Agreement, by Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press (November 16, 2017)
- The Roy Moore Controversy Is a Thorny Issue for Alabama Baptists, by Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times (November 15, 2017)
- Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Children at Salvation Army Church Pleads Guilty, in ABC News 4 (November 16, 2017)
- Accuser Says Father Antonio Cruz Molested Him While Visiting His Parents, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (November 15, 2017)
- Ex-priest Loses Appeal over Sexual Assaults, in Associated Press (November 15, 2017)
- End Silence about Sexual Misconduct, by Beth Brelje, Reading Eagle (November 16, 2017)
- 2 More Men Added to List of Abusive Clergy in Diocese of St. Cloud, in SC Times (November 14, 2017)
- What the Weinstein Effect Can Teach US about Campus Sexual Assault, by Vanessa Grigoriadis, New York Times (November 15, 2017)
- Roy Moore Reminds Me of My Rabbi, by Bethany Mandel, New York Times (November 15, 2017)

November 17
- Man Accused of Historical Sex Offences, by Jodie Stephens, Australian Associated Press (November 16, 2017)
- Is Judge Moore an Abuser?, by Michael J. Salamon, Times of Israel (November 15, 2017)
- Long Island Abuse Victims Face Dec. 21 Deadline for Compensation, by Peter Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (November 16, 2017)
- Defrocked Priest Pleads Not Guilty to 31 Sex Abuse Charges, by Danielle Waugh, NECN (November 16, 2017)
- Irish Priests Advised on How to Deal with Being Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Nick Bramhill, Irish Central (November 17, 2017)
- Sins of Omission – Should Catholic Confession Always Be Confidential?, by Aida Edemariam, The Guardian (November 15, 2017)
- Catholic Church in $1bn Plot to Sell off Sydney’s Cemeteries, by Brad Norington, The Australian (November 15, 2017)
- Child Abuse "Greatest of Personal Violations", in Newcastle Herald (November 17, 2017)
- A Dangerous Shuffle Game, by Chris Ramirez, KOB 4 (November 17, 2017)
- "Al Franken Should Resign Immediately", by Michael W. Chapman, CNS News (November 16, 2017)
- Daughter of Polygamist Warren Jeffs Speaks out on Her Father's Abuse, by Anna Maria Tremonti, CBC Radio (November 16, 2017)
- Former Pastor at Canby Church Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor, in KATU 2 (November 16, 2017)
- Examining Nm’s Problem with Pedophile Priests, by Dave Marash, KSFR (November 15, 2017)
- Assignment History– Rev. Ronald Sam Gilardi, O.f.m. Cap., in BishopAccountability.org (November 17, 2017)
- Why We Still Don't Understand Sex Abuse, by Mike Kelly, The Record (November 17, 2017)
- Hartford Archdiocese Given Poor Grade for Financial Transparency, by Ken Byron, Hartford Courant (November 16, 2017)
- Senator Al Franken Kissed and Groped Me without My Consent, and There’s Nothing Funny about It, by Leeann Tweeden, 790 KABC (November 16, 2017)
- "Abuso Di Tre Bambini Della Parrocchia". Definitiva LA Condanna Per Don Elice, in la Repubblica (November 16, 2017)
- Women Who Never Told of Sexual Abuse Are Now Breaking the Silence, by Karen B. Hunter, The Enterprise (November 17, 2017)
- Monk Who Abused Children on "Crime Free" Caldey Island for Decades, by Amanda Gearing, The Guardian (November 17, 2017)

November 18
- Trial Again Postponed for Aurora Priest Accused of Sex Abuse of Girls, by Hannah Leone, Beacon-News/Chicago Tribune (November 17, 2017)
- The Priest Who Shattered My Faith in the Catholic Church, by Professor Chris Fitzpatrick, Irish Times (November 18, 2017)
- Missbrauchsopfer Von Fischingen: «die Kirche Ist Mir Eine Antwort Schuldig», by Ida Sandl, Tagblatt (November 18, 2017)
- Vatican looks into alleged altar boy abuse, in Reuters via news.com.au (November 19, 2017)
- Abuse by priests is not due to celibacy, says Vatican expert, by Sarah Macdonald, Independent (November 18, 2017)

November 19
- Three women reveal monk on Caldey Island sexually abused them for decades, by Nicole Rojas, International Business Times (November 18, 2017)
- Dyfed-Powys Police confirm Caldey Island sex abuse reports, in The BBC (November 18, 2017)
- Holy See Press Office Communiqué, in Holy See Press Office (November 18, 2017)
- Nuova indagine sul collegio dei «Chierichetti del Papa», in The Avvenire (November 18, 2017)
- Letter from Bishop Oscar Cantoni, by Bishop Oscar Cantoni, Diocese of Como Website (November 18, 2017)
- Comunicato della Diocesi, in Diocese of Como Website (November 13, 2017)
- "Hanno abusato di me in Vaticano. Molestie anche durante la Messa", by Alice Venturelli, Il Giornale (November 13, 2017)
- In Denmark Convicted Priest Pedophile, in The Stopru (November 19, 2017)
- South Florida's Five Worst Religious Leaders, Including Accused Molester Bob Coy, by Jerry Iannelli, Miami New Times (November 19, 2017)
- Priest accused of sex abuse now Newport psychologist, by Jacqueline Tempera, Providence Journal (November 18, 2017)
- Jehovah’s Witnesses’ tab for child sex abuse secrecy: $2M and counting, by Trey Bundy, Reveal/Center for Investigative Journalism (November 16, 2017)

November 20
- Vaticano investiga possíveis relações sexuais entre menores em pré-seminário, in Agencia EFE (November 18, 2017)
- Chrissie Foster says the Federal Government must implement all royal commission recommendations, by Joanne Mccarthy, Newcastle Herald (November 17, 2017)
- Woman Claims Priest Tried to Kill Her and Child, by Kitavi Mutua, Daily Nation (November 18, 2017)
- Decades of Sexual Abuse by Church Volunteer Revealed, by Zelda Venter, IOL (November 18, 2017)
- Jehovah’s Witnesses Deny Sexual Abuse Within Church Was Covered up, by Craig Simpson, The Independent (November 20, 2017)
- Victims "Told Not to Report" Jehovah's Witness Child Abuse, in BBC NEWS (November 20, 2017)
- Jehovah’s Witness Rape Victims Claim Abuse Was Covered up Because It Would Bring Shame on the Religion, by Felix Allen, The Sun (November 20, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Royal Commission: Townsville Christian High School Closing Doors over Safety Concerns, by David Chen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (November 20, 2017)
- 86 Alabama Baptist Pastors Sign Letter against Sex Abuse, by Greg Garrison, AL.com (November 18, 2017)
- Mob Mentality Persists Even Though Apuron Awaits Verdict, by Dr. R.B. Eusebio, Guam Daily Post (November 20, 2017)
- Sick Pilgrim’s Regress, by Rod Dreher, American Conservative (November 18, 2017)
- Shattered Faith Part Ii: the Wide Circle of Silence, by Chris Ramirez, KOB 4 (November 20, 2017)
- Jehovah’s Witness Elder Admits to Sexual Abuse of Boy That Was Covered up by Church, by Travis Gettys, Raw Story (November 20, 2017)
- Catholic Church’s Stance on Women Alienates People, Archbishop Says, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (November 16, 2017)
- Vatican Investigating Abuse at Pre-seminary, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (November 20, 2017)
- "a Long and Tortuous Road': Catholic Brother's Guilty Plea Brings Relief for Victim, but Not Closure, by Jesse Feith, Montreal Gazette (November 20, 2017)
- ‘public Records Are Cool Again’: the Role of Investigative Journalism, by Molly Callahan, News @ Northeastern (November 20, 2017)
- New York Times Reporter Suspended in Harassment Probe, by David Bauder, Associated Press (November 20, 2017)
- Should Catholic Confessionals Be Confidential?, by Kelly Frazier, World Religion News (November 19, 2017)
- Man Sues Roman Catholic Priest over Childhool Sexual Assault Allegations, by Lhalie Castillo, Madison- St. Clair Record (November 20, 2017)
- The Elephant in the Room, by Ricardo B. Eusebio, Pacific Daily News (November 20, 2017)

November 21
- Number of women accusing Catholic priest 'Father Pervert' of sex abuse now 30, by Stephen Rex Brown, New York Daily News (November 20, 2017)
- Why is sexual harassment so rife in the restaurant industry?, by Maura Judkis And Emily Heil, NITED STATES (November 20, 2017)
- Girl Scouts warn parents about forcing kids to hug relatives for the holidays, by Katie Kindelan, Good Morning America (November 21, 2017)
- Sexual abuse is pervasive in Islamic schools in Pakistan, by Kathy Gannon, Associated Press (November 21, 2017)
- New allegation against Franken, this time met with silence, by Kyle Potter, Associated Press (November 20, 2017)
- Group sues LDS Church, bishop and other members for allowing alleged sexual abuse, by Taylor Hartman, FOX 13 (November 20, 2017)
- Priest of Lord Hanuman temple accused of sexual act, he says the photo is morphed, in Team Asianet Newsable (November 21, 2017)
- Childcare worker sexually abused three brothers via Sunshine Coast church, by Chloe Lyons, Sunshine Coast Daily via Courier Mail (November 20, 2017)
- Abuse fears scuttle Shalom high facility, by Sam Bidey, Townsville Bulletin (November 19, 2017)
- Authorities investigating sexual abuse claim at private school in Shawano, by Shelby Le Duc, Green Bay Press Gazette (November 20, 2017)
- Former youth pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges, in Cincinnati Enquirer (November 20, 2017)
- Dubbo child sex predator still attends same church where he abused young girls, by Annabel Hennessy, Daily Telegraph (November 21, 2017)
- Singer David Lewis leaves Opera Australia after child sexual abuse charges, in Australian Associated Press in The Guardian (November 20, 2017)
- Opera Australia acts over child abuse case, by Ashleigh Wilson, Australian (November 22, 2017)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Case Ends in Monetary Settlement, in The Associated Press (November 21, 2017)
- Lawsuit: Brouillard, another priest sexually abused same altar boy, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 21, 2017)
- Guam gets $300K grant for sex offender registry management, by Jasmine Stole, Pacific Daily News (November 20, 2017)
- AUSTRALIA ROYAL COMMISSION ITEMISES A ‘NATIONAL TRAGEDY’, by Mark Brolly, Tablet (November 21, 2017)
- Facing Second Accuser, Franken Sees His Once-Rising Star Dim, by Sheryl Gay Stolberg And Jonathan Martin, New York Times (November 20, 2017)
- Charlie Rose fired by CBS, and PBS drops his talk show over sexual harassment allegations, by Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times (November 21, 2017)
- AP: Sexual abuse rampant at Pakistan's Islamic schools, in The Associated Press (November 21, 2017)
- 7. Fachtagung der Deutschen Bischofskonferenz zu Fragen sexuellen Missbrauchs, in Deutschen Bischofskonferenz (November 16, 2017)

November 22
- College Prof Accused in Sex Case Must Go, by Dan Cherry, Daily Telegram (November 21, 2017)
- Three More Women Allege Abuse by Caldey Island Monk, by Amanda Gearing and Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (November 21, 2017)
- Sexual Abuse by Tantric Masseurs: Hotline Receives Dozens of Reports, by Janene Pieters, NLTimes.nl (November 22, 2017)
- Philippines to Extradite Priest Accused of Abuse in U.S., in Associated Press (November 22, 2017)
- Responding to Sexual Abuse Will Take Years—and It Should, in American Magazine (November 21, 2017)
- 2 Former Students Allege Sexual Abuse at Presentation High School in San Jose, by Matt Keller, KGO-TV (November 22, 2017)
- Former Priest Accused of Abuse "Fled out of Cowardice and Stupidity", in Press Association via Premier (November 21, 2017)
- Minnesota Abuse Victim Claims Bishop Bullied Him into Silence, by David Nussman, ChurchMilitant (November 21, 2017)
- Priest Who Worked in Eastern Townships Suspended after Sex Allegations, in CBC News (November 21, 2017)
- Number of Women Accusing Catholic Priest "Father Pervert" of Sex Abuse Now 30, by Stephen Rex Brown, New York Daily News (November 21, 2017)
- After Lara Revelations, Div School Alumni Call for Investigation, Reforms in Letter to Deans, by Adelaide Feibel, Yale Daily News (November 21, 2017)
- How Our Broken Justice System LED to a Sexual Harassment Crisis, by David Dayen, New Republic (November 22, 2017)
- Internet Was ‘never Meant for Children’, Says Bishop, by Susan Byron, Catholic Herald (November 21, 2017)
- Shattered Faith, Part Iii: Getting Help, by Chris Ramirez, KOB 4 (November 22, 2017)
- Gabby Douglas opens up in Aly Raisman apology: I was abused, too, by Hannah Withiam, New York Post (November 21, 2017)
- Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Says Larry Nassar Sexually Abused Her Too, by Carla Herreria, HuffingtPost (November 21, 2017)
- Former Catholic priest to face court over alleged sexual assaults at a Dundas educational facility, by Meg Francis, Parramatta Sun (November 22, 2017)
- Philippines to extradite priest accused of molesting US boys, in The Associated Press (November 22, 2017)
- Filipino ex-priest faces US extradition on sex charges, in Agence France-Presse (November 22, 2017)
- PAY 'GREATEST ATTENTION' TO PROTECTION OF MINORS IN SEMINARIAN TRAINING, by Sarah Mac Donald, Tablet (November 22, 2017)
- These "Church Too" Tweets Are A Powerful Reminder That Sexual Abuse Isn't Limited To Hollywood, by Mehreen Kasana, Bustle (November 21, 2017)
- Judge: Boy molested at Willow Creek church can seek extra damages, by Bob Susnjara, Daily Herald (November 21, 2017)
- Ex-Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse Charges, in The Associated Press (November 21, 2017)
- Church's plea of poverty a poor excuse, victims' lawyer says, by Harry Forestell, CBC News (November 21, 2017)
- Opinion: New guardian angel protects us as we share #MeToo survivor stories, by Amy Morris-Young, National Catholic Reporter (November 21, 2017)

November 23
- St Albans Priest Posthumously Accused of Abuse by Two Victims, by Fraser Whieldon, Herts Advertiser (November 23, 2017)
- Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse Is Given Leave to Appeal, by Peter Magill, Wigan Today (November 23, 2017)
- Catholic Priest Jailed for Sex Abuse Granted Right to Appeal, in BBC News (November 22, 2017)
- Philippines to Extradite Ex-priest Accused of Abusing Two North Dakota Boys, by Dave Olson, Bemidji Pioneer (November 22, 2017)
- Retired Ottawa Priest Named in Abuse Lawsuit in Quebec, by Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen (November 22, 2017)
- Ex-priest in Nsw Court over Abuse Claims, in NZ City (November 23, 2017)
- N.b. Catholic Church Says There May Be No Money Left to Compensate Sex Abuse Victims, by Anna Maria Tremonti, CBC Radio (November 22, 2017)
- Asu Prof Resigns over Past Sex Abuse, in East Valley Tribune (November 22, 2017)
- First the Catholics, Now the Anglicans Have a Sex Abuse Scandal, in 60 Starts at 60 (November 23, 2017)
- Cardinal George Pell's Legal Team Requests Documents from ABC Journalist Louise Milligan, Book Publisher, by Karen Percy, ABC News (November 23, 2017)
- Putting Truth into Truth and Reconciliation, by Peter Shawn Taylor, The Record (November 23, 2017)

November 24
- Archbishop's New Appointment Draws Concerns, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 24, 2017)
- Presentation High Grads Allege School Covered up Sexual Abuse, by Tatiana Sanchez, Mercury News (November 23, 2017)
- Ex-usa Gymnastics Doctor Apologizes, Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct, by Nicole Chavez and Eric Levenson, CNN (November 22, 2017)
- Priest Resigns after ‘historic Complaint’ Probe, in Lurgan Mail (November 23, 2017)
- Islamic Schools in Pakistan Plagued by Cases of Sex Abuse, by Kathy Gannon, Associated Press via Washington Post (November 21, 2017)
- Abuse Survivors Speak out about Harassment in Their Religious Communities, by Tara Isabella Burton, Vox (November 22, 2017)
- Blackfriars Priory School Principal Explains How Awkward Covered Statue Was Bungled, by Erin Jones, The Advertiser (November 22, 2017)
- Rock, Papers, Sniggers: Unfortunate Saint Statue Makes Headlines around the World, by Erin Jones, The Advertiser (November 23, 2017)
- Blackfriars Priory School to Redesign "Suggestive" Statue of Saint and Child after Online Ridicule, by Daniel Keane, ABC News (November 22, 2017)
- Caldey Abbot Apologises over Failure to Report Abuse Allegations, in Catholic Herald (November 23, 2017)
- Caldey Island Monk Abuse Scandal Grows As More Alleged Victims Come Forward, in Wales Online (November 23, 2017)
- Priest Jailed for Sexual Abuse Campaign on Boy Will Be Allowed to Appeal Conviction, in Liverpool Echo (November 22, 2017)

November 25
- Ottawa-based Priest Suspended after Being Named in Sex-abuse Lawsuit, by Sidhartha Banerjee, Canadian Press, carried in the Toronto Star (November 23, 2017)
- New Stance Needed on Sex Abuse Within Ira, by Liam Fay, The Times (November 25, 2017)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse in UK Also Served in Cork, by Noel Baker, The Examiner (November 25, 2017)
- Vatican Investigating Abuse at Pre-seminary, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (November 20, 2017)
- Jury Process Begins in Ex-priest’s Cold-case Murder Trial, by Erik De La Garza, Courthouse News Service (November 15, 2017)

November 26
- Court denies appeal of former high school priest in prison for sex abuse, by Danielle Salisbury, MLive (November 26, 2017)
- Former Archbishop of Canterbury could face police probe into whether he broke the law by covering up for a paedophile bishop, by Jonathan Petre, Daily Mail (November 26, 2017)
- When Sexual Assault Victims Are Charged with Lying, by Ken Armstrong And T. Christian Miller, New York Times (November 24, 2017)
- In Australia, Anglican Pastors’ Wives Are Speaking Out Against Spousal Abuse, by Sarabeth Caplin, Patheos (November 25, 2017)
- All eyes on county as decades-old case finally set for trial: National media coverage underscores interest in ‘60s murder case, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, Monitor (November 25, 2017)
- Trial Starting for Ex-Priest, 84, for Woman's 1960 Killing, in Associated Press via US News and World Report (November 26, 2017)

November 27
- Catholic officials threaten legal action against former altar boys over sexual misconduct allegations, by Jardine Malado, Christian Times (November 27, 2017)
- The American Dream’s outcry against sexual violence, by Muthoni Thang'wa, Daily Nation (November 26, 2017)
- North Yorkshire Police gives evidence to church child sex abuse inquiry, by Ben Barnett, Yorkshire Post (November 27, 2017)
- 'We have a serious problem': Baptist Church apologises to domestic violence victims, by Hayley Gleeson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (November 27, 2017)
- No admission: Inside story on Salvation Army sex abuse settlement, by Richard Baker And Nick Mckenzie, Sydney Morning Herald (November 26, 2017)
- Allegations of sexual abuse at Granby school subject of class-action lawsuit, by Lindsay Richardson, CTV Montreal (November 26, 2017)
- Ruling delayed on custody conditions for ex-priest Daniel McCormack, by Andy Grimm, Chicago Sun Times (November 25, 2017)
- Trial Begins for Catholic Archbishop Accused of Protecting Pedophile Priest, by Sam Buckingham-Jones, The Australian (November 28, 2017)
- 2 Years On, Hebda Speaks about Work Done, Work Left to Do in Archdiocese, by Bill Lunn, KSTP-TV (November 26, 2017)
- End Secrecy of Confessionals "to Protect Catholic Children", by Owen Bowcott, The Guardian (November 27, 2017)
- Catholic Church School Pupils Could Still Be at Risk of Abuse, Inquiry Told, in The Mail (November 27, 2017)
- Group Therapy Sessions for Priests Affected by Church Abuse Scandals, by Nick Bramhill, The Times (November 27, 2017)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Case Ending in Settlement, by lizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (November 20, 2017)

November 28
- Children at top Catholic schools 'still at risk of abuse' despite years of work to remove predators and improve safeguarding, by Josh White, Daily Mail (November 27, 2017)
- Forty’ abusers at Catholic school, by Andrew Norfolk, Times (November 28, 2017)
- Opinion: No, Gender Segregation Doesn’t Prevent Sexual Abuse, by Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, Haaretz (November 16, 2017)
- Opinion: #MeToo in Israel's ultra-Orthodox World, by Esti Shoshan, Haaretz (November 24, 2017)
- 'He was a monster': Alleged victim of priest Camille Leger explains why he's suing church, by Gabrielle Fahmy, CBC News (November 28, 2017)
- Indian church guidelines tackle workplace sexual abuse, by Jose Kavi, National Catholic Reporter (November 28, 2017)
- Philip Wilson: Adelaide Archbishop accused of covering up child sexual abuse has trial delayed, by Giselle Wakatama And Kerrin Thomas, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (November 28, 2017)
- Why priests can’t break the seal of confession, despite UK lawyers’ recommendation, by Mary Rezac, CNA/EWTN News (November 27, 2017)
- SNAP apologizes to accused priest as part of settlement, in The Associated Press (November 17, 2017)
- More Than 180 Women Have Reported Sexual Assaults at Massage Envy, by Katie J.m. Baker, BuzzFeed (November 26, 2017)
- Prete comasco accusato di abusi sessuali, la Curia: “Fare luce con determinazione”, in QuiBrianza News (November 24, 2017)
- Listen Up: There Is a Solution to the Sex Abuse and Harassment Epidemic Unfolding Before Your Eyes—And You Will Be Surprised at Who Must Step Up to Succeed, by Marci A. Hamilton, Verdict Justia (November 22, 2017)
- LOWELL GRISHAM: Abuse destroys trust, by Lowell Grisham, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (November 28, 2017)
- Anglican pastors' wives in Australia open up about spousal abuse, by Lorraine Caballero, Christian Daily (November 28, 2017)
- Don’t Dismiss Abuse: People Matter More than Institutions and We Must Protect the Vulnerable and not the Abusers, by Ed Stetzer, Christianity Today (November 28, 2017)
- Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson misses trial opening after having pacemaker installed, court hears, by Andrew Hough, Advertiser (November 28, 2017)

November 29
- "He Broke the Values We Had': Innu Women at Quebec Mmiwg Hearing Recount Priest's Alleged Abuse, by Julia Page, CBC News (November 29, 2017)
- Sexual Abuse and Vanishing Babies in Pakuashipi, by Tom Fennario, APTN News (November 29, 2017)
- Trial Date Set for Feb. 5 for Priest in Child Pornography Case, by Ken Stickney, The Advertiser (November 27, 2017)
- Police Go Public on Cornerstone Pastor Case, by Sarah Lagan, Royal Gazette (November 29, 2017)
- Child Abuse Inquiry: Boy "Abused" by Head of Catholic School, in BBC News (November 29, 2017)
- For Mormon Women, Saying #metoo Presents a Particular Challenge, by Andrea Smardon, The Guardian (November 29, 2017)
- Missouri Priest Receives Apology over False Claims of Sexual Abuse, by Alexander Slavsky, ChurchMilitant.com (November 28, 2017)
- Priests Must Violate Seal of Confessional, Inquiry Told, in Catholic Herald (November 28, 2017)
- NBC Fires Matt Lauer for "Inappropriate Sexual Behavior", by Dylan Stableford, Yahoo News (November 29, 2017)
- Livermore Priest under Investigation for Alleged Inappropriate Behavior, in NBC Bay Area (November 27, 2017)
- Ex-priest Accused of Murdering Beauty Queen after She Went to Confession Almost 60 Years Ago Finally Headed to Trial, by Minyvonne Burke, New York Daily News (November 27, 2017)
- Beauty and the Priest: Former Priest Going on Trial for 1960 Cold Case, by Tammy Feldstein, CW39 (November 28, 2017)
- Ex-priest Fired from Maine School Accused of Assaulting Minor, by Callie Ferguson, Bangor Daily News (November 29, 2017)
- SNAP Issues Apology to Priest and St. Louis Archdiocese, by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter (November 28, 2017)
- Former Salesian College, Rupertswood, Principal Frank Klep to Stand Trial, by Shannon Deery, Herald Sun (November 29, 2017)
- Called in House for Oblation, Priest Rapes Woman, by Bharat Khanna, Times of India (November 29, 2017)
- RITUALIZED ABUSE CASE RESUMING, by Keith Kinnaird, Priest River Times (November 29, 2017)
- Ex-priest who was fired from Cheverus, went to prison faces new sex charges in Maine, by Dennis Hoey, Press Herald (November 28, 2017)
- ChurchToo: Online movement highlighting sexual abuse in religious communities, by Melanie Palmer, Valley News Live (November 28, 2017)
- Therapy for sexual misconduct? There’s no evidence to back it up, by Benedict Carey, New York Times (November 28, 2017)
- Child abuse inquiry: Boy 'abused' by head of Catholic school, in BBC News (November 29, 2017)
- Catholic nuns 'sexually abused boy and beat friend, 6, to death for playing with match', by Hilary Duncanson And Lucinda Cameron, Mirror (November 28, 2017)
- Pupils ‘not protected from abuse’ at Ampleforth, in ITV News (November 29, 2017)
- Caldey Island abuse inquiry call by Darren Millar AM, in BBC News (November 29, 2017)
- For evangelicals, sin is redeemable — but can that allow sex offenders to dodge their actions?, by Tara Isabella Burton, VOX (November 29, 2017)
- Star Wars helped fight director Nicholas Harrison survive the Dark Side of child abuse, by Janet Smith, Georgia Straight (November 29, 2017)

November 30
- Science Puts Sexual Aggressors Squarely on the Hook for Their Misdeeds, by Paige Winfield Cunningham, Washington Post (November 28, 2017)
- Teacher Who Confessed to Abusing Boys in US Found Working in Essex School, by Robert Booth, The Guardian (November 23, 2017)
- Filmava I Bambini Mentre Li Violentava: Prete a Processo in Provincia Di Foggia, by Davide Falcioni, Fanpage.it Cronaca Italiana (November 29, 2017)
- Priest Who Asked Students about Porn Reassigned, Will Lead Mass on Sunday, by Michael Kelly, Omaha World-Herald (November 24, 2017)
- There May Be As Many As 8 Victims, Lauer Breaks His Silence, by Erin Jensen, USA Today (November 30, 2017)
- North Carolina Man Files $10m Clergy Sex Abuse Suit, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (November 30, 2017)
- Breaking the Silence on Sexual Abuse in Omaha, by Waverle Monroe, KETV (November 29, 2017)
- Catholic Church Priests Raped Children in Philadelphia, but the Wrong People Went to Jail, by Ralph Cipriano, Newsweek (November 30, 2017)
- Australian Archbishop Charged with Abuse Cover-up Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, in Crux (November 30, 2017)
- Orphanage Boy "Molested in Toilet Cubicle", in BBC News (November 30, 2017)
- Retired Priest with History of Abuse ‘laicized’, by Maria Wiering, Catholic Spirit (November 29, 2017)
- Priest Paid Boys $1 for Swimming Naked, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (November 30, 2017)
- Jury Deliberating Case of Abbot Accused of Abusing Boys at Ealing School, by Aine Fox and Emily Pennink, Get West London (November 30, 2017)
- Will Revelations Stop Sexual Abuse by Powerful Men?, by Diane W. Mufson, Williamson Daily News (November 30, 2017)
- Celebrated Missionary in Quebec Abused Innu Girls, Inquiry Hears, by Allan Woods, Toronto Star (November 29, 2017)
- Don Ilario Rolle Condannato Anche in Appello Per Pedofilia, in Quotidiano Venaria (November 29, 2017)
- L’inchiesta Sul Preseminario in Vaticano, Lezioni Sospese Per L’ex Vicario Giudiziale Della Diocesi Di Como, by Anna Campaniello, Espansione TV News (November 29, 2017)
- Nuovo Terremoto in Vaticano, Si Dimette Vice Direttore Generale, in Rai News (November 30, 2017)
- Why Do State Laws Put an Expiration Date on Sex Crimes?, by Laura Santhanam, PBS News Hour (November 28, 2017)

December 1
- Testimony to Resume This Morning in the Irene Garza Murder Trial, by Zack Cantu, 710 KURV News Talk (December 1, 2017)
- 60 Years Later, a Murdered Mcallen Schoolteacher May Get Justice, by Michael Marks, Texas Standard (November 30, 2017)
- Testimony Starts in Ex-priest’s Trial for 1960 Texas Killing, in Associated Press (November 30, 2017)
- Catholic Priest Accused of Raping Children after Purifying Them with Holy Oil Is Arrested, by Jason Murdock, International Business Times (December 1, 2017)
- New Review System Implemented for Word of Faith Dss Cases, by Brianna Smith, 7News WSPA (December 1, 2017)
- Trial Begins in Case of Former Priest Accused of Killing Texas Beauty Queen in 1960, in CBS (November 30, 2017)
- The Latest from Day 2: Retired Forensic Examiner, Crime Lab Tech Testify about Evidence, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, The Monitor (December 1, 2017)
- Former Priest on Trial for Murder of South Texas Beauty Queen in 1960, by Oscar Margain, KENS-TV (December 1, 2017)
- Ex-priest Took Confession, Then Murdered Texas Beauty Queen: Prosecutors, by Jon Herskovitz, Reuters (November 30, 2017)
- Ex-reporter at Priest’s Murder Trial Tells of Cover-up by Catholic Church, DA, by Aaron Nelsen, San Antonio Express-News (November 30, 2017)
- Father John Murphy, 93, Jailed for Sexually Abusing Boys, in BBC News (December 1, 2017)
- 93-year-old Paedophile Priest Claimed He "Forgot" Years of Sexually Abusing Boys, by ByJosh Parry, ECHO (December 1, 2017)
- Pastor at Freeport Church to Encourage Members to Report Any Sexual Abuse by Clergy, by Eric Russell and Megan Doyle, Portland Press Herald (December 1, 2017)
- The Australian Church Is in Desperate Trouble, by Natasha Marsh, Catholic Herald (November 30, 2017)
- Nun Tells of Growing up in Fear in Care Homes, in BBC News (December 1, 2017)
- Falsely Accused Priests Return to Ministry, by Stephen Wynne, ChurchMilitant.com (November 30, 2017)
- Jury out on Man Accused of Christian School Sex Abuse, by Alex Williams, Premier (December 1, 2017)
- She Didn’t Fight Back: 5 (misguided) Reasons People Doubt Sexual Misconduct Victims, by Shaila Dewan, New York Times (November 30, 2017)
- Assignment History– Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, in BishopAccountability.org (December 1, 2017)
- Judge Sets Media Protocol for Feit Trial, by Molly Smith, The Monitor (November 28, 2017)
- The Weinstein Effect: Avalanche of Allegations Usher in a New Era, by Dr. Ruth Nemzoff and Ellen Offner, Wicked Local Brookline (November 29, 2017)
- “a Professor Is Kind of like a Priest”, by Irene Hsu and Rachel Stone, New Republic (November 30, 2017)
- Assignment History– Rev. Scott J. Kallal, A.v.i., in BishopAccountability.org (December 1, 2017)

December 2
- As James Talbot Answers to Sex Charges, Man Who Accused Him Years Ago Is in the Courtroom, by Eric Russell, Portland Press Herald (December 1, 2017)
- Sogyal Rinpoche and the Abuse Accusations Rocking the Buddhist World, by David Leser, Sydney Morning Herald (December 1, 2017)
- Women's Voices Are Missing Amid Discussions of Sex Assault, Power Abuse, by Kent P. Hickey, National Catholic Reporter (December 1, 2017)
- How Ireland Moved to the Left: ‘the Demise of the Church’, by Liam Stack, New York Times (December 2, 2017)
- Book Review: A Lost Tribe by William King – Silent on the great spiritual needs, by Niall Coll, Irish Times (December 2, 2017)
- Nun tells Scottish child abuse inquiry Catholic sisters sexually abused her, by Gurpreet Narwan, Times (December 2, 2017)

December 3
- John Feit Murder Trial to Continue on Monday, on The KRGV-TV (December 01, 2017)
- CRIME HUNTER: Did priest strangle beauty queen in 1960?, by Brad Hunter, Toronto Sun (December 02, 2017)
- Photo Gallery: Day 2 of John Feit trial, in CBS 4 News (December 01, 2017)
- Ex-priest with long history as a sex offender pleads not guilty to new charges in Maine, by Eric Russell, Portland Press Herald (December 01, 2017)
- Former priest pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting child in 1990s, on The WMTW-TV (December 01, 2017)
- The children of Smyllum tell their heartbreaking stories, by Gordon Blackstock, Sunday Post (December 3, 2017)
- One-man play chronicles how ‘the force’ saved sexual abuse survivor’s life, by John Kurucz, Vancouver Courier (December 3, 2017)
- Escándalo en Oro Verde con el regreso de Nicola como párroco., in Analisis Digital (December 02, 2017)
- 57 años después juzgan al cura que dio la última confesión a la hispana Irene Garza, in The Univision (December 3, 2017)
- Mahoney Calls for Churches to Lead in Healing of Sexual Abuse and Assault, in CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network) (December 02, 2017)
- Rush on abuse deals before scheme: group, by Megan Neil, Australian Associated Press (December 3, 2017)
- Seeking new life for the center of Boston Catholicism, by Thomas Farragher, BostGlobe (December 02, 2017)
- Victim of paedophile priest left so traumatised he attempted suicide, by Josh Parry, Liverpool Echo (December 01, 2017)
- Child abuse survivor in vigil outside parliament while Kezia Dugdale remains in jungle, by Tom Freeman, Holyrood Magazine (December 01, 2017)
- Rape, murder and harassment: Painful stories shared at MMIWG hearings in Quebec, in CTV News Montreal (December 01, 2017)
- Ex-priest on trial in slaying of South Texas beauty queen who vanished after confessing her sins to him, by Marc Ramirez, Dallas News (December 02, 2017)

December 4
- Justin Welby under pressure to overhaul approach to church sex abuse survivors, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (December 4, 2017)
- Mennonite missionary charged with child abuse, in The Mennonite (December 01, 2017)
- A pastor's #MeToo story, by Ruth Everhart, Christian Century (December 4, 2017)
- COMMENTARY: We must start believing victims of child abuse, by Northrop, Observer-Reporter (December 03, 2017)
- Sheryl Sandberg Warns Of #MeToo Backlash Against Women, by Emily Peck, HuffingtPost (December 03, 2017)
- Matt Lauer won't get paid rest of $20 million contract after NBC fired him, by Joi-Marie Mckenzie And Aaron Katersky, ABC News (December 02, 2017)
- She was abused into having an abortion. Now Anne Sherston is changing the lives of other abuse survivors, by Emilie Ng, Catholic Leader (December 4, 2017)
- What churches must do right now to stop being part of the sexual harassment problem, by Rev. Amy Butler, WashingtPost (December 01, 2017)
- Notorious orphanage ‘covered up’ the deaths of children in its care including a boy who was savagely beaten by a nun, inquiry is told, by Graham Grant, Scottish Daily Mail (December 02, 2017)
- Interview: Alexis Jay, by Alexis Jay, Big Issue North (December 4, 2017)
- Legendary opera conductor molested teen for years: police report, by Isabel Vincent And Melissa Klein, New York Post (December 02, 2017)
- The Met May Not Survive the James Levine Disgrace, by Justin Davidson, Vulture (December 3, 2017)
- Dallas Morning News Objects to Former Reporter’s Possible Testimony in Feit Trial, by Molly Smith, The Monitor (December 4, 2017)
- Ex-priest on Trial for Woman's 1960 Slaying, in KRGV (December 2, 2017)
- Ritualized Abuse Case Expands, by Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Daily Bee (December 3, 2017)
- Peggy Noonan’s Willful Blindness, by Rebecca Onion, Slate (December 1, 2017)
- Religious Leaders Get Guidelines on Proper Conduct with Congregants, in Jewish Telegraphic Agency (December 4, 2017)
- Ex-priest with Long History As a Sex Offender Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges in Maine, by Eric Russell, Portland Press Herald (December 1, 2017)
- Survivor Keeps Pressure on Archbishop to Bring in Mandatory Reporting of Abuse, by Hattie Williams, Church Times (December 4, 2017)
- 18 Ways Churches Can Fight Sexual Assault in 2018, by Ruth Everhart, The Christian Century (December 4, 2017)
- Judge Limits Defendants" Disclosure of Clergy Sex Abuse Accusers" Identities, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 4, 2017)
- Maine’s Catholic Bishop Shocks Parishioners with Details of Priest’s Affair with Employee, by Kelley Bouchard, Portland Press Herald (December 3, 2017)
- Ireland’s First Healing Circle for Stressed out Catholic Priests, by Nick Bramhill, Irish Central (December 4, 2017)
- Maryville College Sociology Professor Sees Impact of Culture in Recent Sexual Harassment Revelations, by Amy Beth Miller, The Daily Times (December 4, 2017)
- Ex-church Choirmaster Jailed for Child Sex Abuse, in BBC News (December 4, 2017)
- Stressed Clergy Put Faith in the Power of Unions, by Kaya Burgess, The Times (December 4, 2017)
- "Abusi Su Bambini in Difficolta", Arrestato Un Prete a Catania, in Rai News (December 1, 2017)
- Catania, Cospargeva I Ragazzini Con L'“olio Santo” E Poi Li Violentava: Arrestato Padre Pio Guidolin, in La Sicilia (December 1, 2017)
- He Used Holy Oil to Abuse Children, Pedophile Priest Arrested in Sicily, by Fabio Albanese, La Stampa (December 1, 2017)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry: Priest "Tried to Control" Investigation, in BBC News (December 4, 2017)
- More Than the Billy Graham Rule: What Faith Groups Can Offer to the Sexual Assault Debate, by Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News (December 4, 2017)
- Two New Books Reveal the Dark Heart of the Francis Papacy: Sex Abuse, by Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle (December 4, 2017)
- Charlie Rose Reportedly "Doesn't Seem to Fully Get" the Severity of His Sexual Misconduct, in AOL (December 4, 2017)
- Disturbing Evidence Piles up against Accused Murderer Feit, by Erik De La Garza, Court House News (December 4, 2017)

December 5
- Feit allegedly confessed to murder in 1963, saying victim told him ‘I cannot breathe’, by Aaron Nelsen, San Antonio Express-News (December 04, 2017)
- Photo Gallery: Day 3 of John Feit trial, in CBS 4 News (December 5, 2017)
- Royal Commission delivers withering criticism of Melbourne Archdiocese, by Cameron Houston And Chris Vedelago, Age (December 5, 2017)
- Sexual Abuse Happens In #ChurchToo — We’re Living Proof, by Hannah Paasch, HuffingtPost (December 04, 2017)
- Mediation in church sex abuse cases at a standstill, by Jolene Toves, Pacific News Center (December 5, 2017)
- Judge sets deadline for parties in church sex abuse cases, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (December 5, 2017)
- Lighthouse Baptist Church pastor charged with child abuse, criminal sexual conduct, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (December 5, 2017)
- Baptist pastor accused of sex abuse, by Kevin Kerrigan, Guam Daily Post (December 5, 2017)
- Cassock chasers and compromised clergy: A response to abuse in the Church, by David Ison, Christian Today (December 5, 2017)
- Danny Masterson fired from Netflix's 'The Ranch' amid multiple sexual assault allegations, by Sara M Moniuszko, NBC11 Alive (December 5, 2017)
- Detective says priest 'delayed' child sex abuse investigation, by Cara Bentley, Premier (December 5, 2017)
- Dean of St Paul's calls for 'compromised' bishops to lose responsibility for safeguarding, by Mark Woods, Christian Today (December 5, 2017)
- Woman abused by Caldey Island monk tells of lasting impact, by Amanda Gearing And Steven Morris, Guardian (December 5, 2017)
- Why trust in the clergy is plummeting, by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald (December 04, 2017)
- Melbourne Catholic archdiocese's inaction had 'catastrophic' consequences, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (December 5, 2017)
- Melbourne Archbishop knew about ‘litany’ of child abuse and did nothing, by Megan Neil, AAP (December 5, 2017)
- Psychotic gun-wielding priest had free rein to abuse children and torture animals for years, by Ewan Palmer, International Business Times (December 5, 2017)
- Melbourne Archdiocese put church interests first with catastrophic consequences: royal commission, by Nicole Asher, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 5, 2017)
- Damning report condemns former Archbishop for failing children, by Lucie Morris-Marr, New Daily (December 5, 2017)
- Former Melbourne Catholic archbishop failed to protect kids: inquiry, in Illawarra Mercury (December 5, 2017)
- Melbourne archdiocese had culture of secrecy to protect Church interests, new report says, by Mark Bowling, Catholic Leader (December 5, 2017)
- FORMER AMPLEFORTH HEADMASTER TRIED TO 'CONTROL' INVESTIGATION INTO CHILD SEX ABUSE, INQUIRY TOLD, by Rose Gamble, Tablet (December 5, 2017)
- CHURCH REVEALED FOR ALL ITS 'HYPOCRISY AND SELF-INTEREST, SAYS AUSTRALIAN ABUSE COUNCIL HEAD, by Mark Brolly, Tablet (December 5, 2017)
- Il prete, i presunti abusi e l'esilio forzato a Bronte Incredulità dei fedeli: «Predicava in modo netto», by Dario De Luca, Meridio News (December 02, 2017)
- Assignment Record: Rev. Joseph Vincent Agostino, C.M., on The BishopAccountability.org (December 5, 2017)
- Rep. John Conyers Jr. retires, ending a half-century in Congress, by Elise Viebeck And David Weigel, WashingtPost (December 5, 2017)
- Girl's arm 'broken by nun who discovered abuse by priest', in STV News (December 5, 2017)
- UPDATE: Prosecution Witness Implies A Church Coverup Of The Murder Of Irene Garza, in The 710 KURV News Talk (December 5, 2017)

December 6
- Defense Motions for a Mistrial in John Feit Murder Trial, Judge to Rule Wednesday Morning, in 710 KURV News Talk (December 5, 2017)
- Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson Faces Magistrate-alone Trial in Newcastle over Alleged Abuse Cover-up, by Lucy Carter and Giselle Wakatama, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 5, 2017)
- Adelaide Archbishop Ordered to Stand Trial over Child Sex Abuse Cover up Charges, in Eyewitness News (December 6, 2017)
- Ballarat Catholic Diocese Catastrophic, Abuse Royal Commission Finds, by Tessa Akerman, The Australian (December 6, 2017)
- Archbishop Accused of Covering up Child Sexual Abuse in Landmark Trial, by Joanne McCarthy, Sydney Morning Herald (December 6, 2017)
- Archbishop Accused of Covering up Child Sex Abuse for Decades "Told an 8-year-old Boy He Was Lying When He Complained about Being Abused by a Priest and That He Should Be Ashamed of Himself", in Australian Associated Press (December 6, 2017)
- Royal Commission Finds "Inexcusable Failures" in Ballarat Catholic Church's Treatment of Abuse Victims, by Megan Neil and Brendan Wrigley, The Age (December 6, 2017)
- "Catastrophic Failure" of Catholic Church Leadership in Ballarat Caused "Irreparable Suffering': Royal Commission, by Charlotte King, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 6, 2017)
- Catholic Bishop Cared Little for Children and Left Them in Danger, Royal Commission Finds, by Melissa Davey, The Guardian (December 5, 2017)
- Catholic Schools "Completely Failed" to Protect Children, Abuse Inquiry Finds, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (December 6, 2017)
- Inquiry Found Church Failures LED to Abuse, in Sky News (December 6, 2017)
- Report Gives Ballarat Abuse Survivors ‘ultimate Confirmation’ of Failures, by Lucie Morris-Marr, New Daily (December 6, 2017)
- Ballarat Diocese's "Catastrophic" Failure LED to More Abuse, Commission Finds, by Melissa Cunningham, The Age (December 7, 2017)
- Vindication for Ballarat Survivors after Release of Report, by Siobhan Calafiore, Bendigo Advertiser (December 6, 2017)
- An Update from Bishop Vincent Long about the Royal Commission, in Catholic Outlook (December 6, 2017)
- Royal Commission Slams Catholic Church Leaders, by Monique Patterson, The Standard (December 6, 2017)
- Feit Defense Request Motion for Mistrial after Witness’s Testimony, in KRGV (December 5, 2017)
- Former Monk Testifies against Ex-priest Accused in Beauty Queen's 1960 Slaying, in CBS (December 5, 2017)
- Day 4 of John Feit Trial, in CBS 4 News (December 5, 2017)
- The Latest from Day 4: Judge to Rule on Motion for Mistrial Wednesday, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, The Monitor (December 5, 2017)
- Spiritual Leaders Hear Sobering Word about Child Sexual Abuse Within Church, by Michael J. Brooks, The Alabama Baptist (December 6, 2017)
- Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse Hears Evidence from Somerset's Downside School Today - Live Updates, by Claire Herbaux, Somerset Live (December 6, 2017)
- Brouillard Allegedly Raped Altar Boy in Tumon Church Decades Ago, by Steve Limtiaco, Pacific Daily News (December 6, 2017)
- As a Muslim Woman, It’s My Duty to Speak out about the Sexual Abuse I Survived As a Child, in The Independent (December 6, 2017)
- Time’s Person of the Year: ‘the Silence Breakers’ for Speaking out against Sexual Harassment, by Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post (December 6, 2017)
- Time Person of the Year 2017: the Silence Breakers, in TIME Magazine (December 6, 2017)
- Judge Denies Defense Motion For Mistrial In John Feit Murder Trial, by Zack Cantu, 710 KURV News Talk (December 6, 2017)
- The Latest from Day 5: Forensic pathologist expected to take stand in Feit trial, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, Monitor (December 6, 2017)
- Judge Denies Motion for Mistrial in John Feit Murder Trial, by Christian Von Preysing, KRGV (December 6, 2017)
- FORMER ABBOT LAURENCE SOPER CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING BOYS AT CATHOLIC SCHOOL, by Rose Gamble, Tablet (December 6, 2017)
- Witness: Catholic leaders feared Feit scandal could affect JFK’s bid for president, by Aaron Nelsen, San Antonio Express-News (December 05, 2017)
- Reggio Calabria: Arcivescovo sospende sacerdote per pedofilia, by Giada Talamo, Notizie (December 6, 2017)
- HISTORY STORIES: Step Into the Vatican’s Secret Archives, by Erin Blakemore, History (December 6, 2017)

December 7
- Caldey Island: Victim's Call to Remove Abuse Monk's Body, in BBC News (December 7, 2017)
- Ex-teacher Jailed for Sex Abuse, by Rick Goodman, Australian Associated Press (December 7, 2017)
- Former Usy Director Admits to Sexual Misconduct in the ’80s – Allegations Reported to Movement Years Ago, by Gary Rosenblatt, NY Jewish Week (December 6, 2017)
- UK Catholic School Master Convicted of Sex Abuse, in Agence France-Presse (December 7, 2017)
- Disgraced Ex-church of England Bishop Who Was Confidant of Prince Charles and Jailed for Sex Abuse Plans Switch to Catholicism to "Live and Worship in Anonymity", by Anthony Joseph, Daily Mail (December 7, 2017)
- We All Have Responsibility in Dealing with Sexual Abuse of Girls and Women, by Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald (December 7, 2017)
- It's Time for Muslims to Talk about Sexual Misconduct Among Our Islamic Preachers, by Shaheen Pasha, Dallas Morning News (December 7, 2017)
- Text of Catholic Church Correspondence Entered As Evidence in Feit Trial, in The Monitor (December 6, 2017)
- Women Sexually Abused by Senior Rabbi Speak out for First Time, by Emily Amrousi, Israel Hayom (November 30, 2017)
- Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics Doctor, Sentenced to 60 Years on Child Porn Charges, by Will Hobson, Washington Post (December 7, 2017)
- Kristine Ward, "Moral Advocate for Survivors" of Abuse, Remembered, by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter (December 7, 2017)
- NY Catholic Church Pays $40 Million to Sex Abuse Victims, in Associated Press (December 7, 2017)
- Suzette Martinez Standring: the Catholic Church and Financial Transparency, by Suzette Martinez Standring, The Intelligencer (December 7, 2017)
- Ex-priest Found Guilty of 19 Historic Sex Abuse Charges, in Independent Catholic News (December 7, 2017)
- Sexual Harassment Is Everybody’s Problem, by Alex N. Press, Jacobin Magazine (December 7, 2017)
- London Priest Who Fled to Kosovo Found Guilty of Abusing Schoolboys, by Owen Bowcott, The Guardian (December 6, 2017)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Assault Won't Have to Go through Trial, by Gabrielle Fahmy, CBC News (December 7, 2017)
- The Latest from Day 6: Deliberations in the John Feit Murder Trial Begin, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, The Monitor (December 7, 2017)
- Accused Murderer John Feit Will Not Testify at Trial, in Courthouse News (December 6, 2017)
- Closing Arguments Done, Jury to Deliberate in John Feit Murder Trial, by Christian Von Preysing, KRGV (December 7, 2017)

December 8
- Former Victoria Police Detective Denis Ryan a Hero of Child Abuse Inquiry, by Jack the Insider, The Australian (December 8, 2017)
- Person of the Year: Time Magazine Explains Mystery Arm, in BBC News (December 7, 2017)
- New York Catholic Church Pays $40m to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims, in Associated Press (December 7, 2017)
- NYC Sex Abuse Victims Get $40m from Catholic Church, by Noah Manskar, New York City Patch (December 7, 2017)
- Archdiocese of New York Pays $40 Million to Sexual Abuse Victims, by Antonia Blumberg, Huffington Post (December 7, 2017)
- New York Catholic Church Paid $40 Million to Sex Abuse Victims, in Associated Press (December 7, 2017)
- Catholic Archdiocese of New York Pays $40m to Sexual Abuse Victims, by Marivic Cabural Summers, USA Herald (December 8, 2017)
- Victims of Abuse in the Catholic Church Find Help Locally, by Janeen Gordon, WMC Action News 5 (December 7, 2017)
- Disgraced Former Anglican Bishop Becoming Catholic to ‘live and Worship in Anonymity’, by Peter Ball, Herald Malaysia (December 8, 2017)
- Disgraced Ex Church of England Bishop Wants to Become Catholic, by Bernadette Kehoe, The Tablet (December 7, 2017)
- Brouillard Named in 149th Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Catholic Church, by Jolene Toves, Pacific News Center (December 8, 2017)
- Archbishop Philip Wilson Faces Landmark Trial on Allegations He Failed to Report Child Sex Allegations, by Sam Rigney, Newcastle Herald (December 8, 2017)
- Little Legacy Lost after School Wipes Former Archbishop's Name from School Building, by Melissa Cunningham, The Age (December 6, 2017)
- Melbourne Archbishop Prioritized Church Interest over Clergy Abuse Victims, Royal Commission Finds, by Lorraine Caballero, Christian Daily (December 7, 2017)
- Clergy Sex Abuse at Mortlake Tests Mum's Faith, by Brendan Wrigley, The Standard (December 8, 2017)
- John Cleary Paid the Price for Speaking out in Newcastle Anglican Diocese, by Joanne McCarthy, Newcastle Herald (December 8, 2017)
- Amid a Sex Abuse Crisis, a New Conservative Christian Vision for Womanhood?, by Jonathan Merritt, Religion News Service (December 7, 2017)
- Both Sides Rest in Trial of Former Priest Accused of Murder, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, McAllen Monitor (December 7, 2017)
- In 1960, She Went to Confession and Vanished. Now We Know the Priest Murdered Her., by Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post (December 8, 2017)
- Ex-priest Convicted of Murdering Texas Woman in 1960, in Associated Press (December 7, 2017)
- Former Priest Found Guilty of Murder in Case That Haunted South Texas for Decades, by Aaron Nelsen, My San Antonio (December 7, 2017)
- Former Priest Convicted of Murdering Texas Beauty Queen Who Vanished after Confession in 1960, by Jessica Chia, New York Daily News (December 7, 2017)
- Former Priest Found Guilty of Murder in Case That Haunted South Texas for Decades, by Aaron Nelsen, San Antonio Express-News (December 7, 2017)
- Ex-priest Found Guilty in 1960 Murder of Texas Teacher, Beauty Queen, in Fox News (December 7, 2017)
- ‘wolf in Priest’s Clothing’ John Feit Convicted of Murder, by Erik De La Garza, Courthouse News (December 8, 2017)
- Ex-priest Convicted of 1960 Texas Teacher Murder, in Associated Press via KHOU (December 7, 2017)
- Feit Found Guilty, by Molly Smith, The Monitor (December 7, 2017)
- John Feit Found Guilty of Murder in Death of Beauty Queen Irene Garza, in CBS 4 News (December 7, 2017)
- John Feit Sentenced to Life in Prison, in KRGV (December 7, 2017)
- Perth Archbishop Roger Herft Should Face Charges: Abuse Victims, by Nick Butterly, West Australian (December 7, 2017)
- Pastor at Come Alive Church Accused of Juvenile Sex Crimes, by Jim Walsh, Courier Post Online (December 7, 2017)
- Ex-priest with Nm Ties Gets Life for Murdering Texas Beauty Queen, in Albuquerque Journal (December 7, 2017)
- Archbishop Philip Wilson Sent $1000 to Abuse Victim's Parents, in 9News (December 8, 2017)
- South West Centre against Sexual Assault the Trauma of Abuse Is Ongoing, by Clare Quirk, The Standard (December 8, 2017)
- Tom Roberts, Longtime NCR Editor, Retires, by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter (December 8, 2017)
- Assignment History– Rev. William Authenrieth, in BishopAccountability.org (December 8, 2017)
- Sentencing Phase in Feit Trial Begins Today, in The Monitor (December 7, 2017)

December 9
- In 1960, a Texas Woman Went to Confession and Vanished. Now an Ex-priest Has Been Convicted of Murder., by Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, appearing in The Denver Post (December 8, 2017)
- Betsy Devos and the Bishops, by Thomas G. Guarino, First Things (December 8, 2017)
- Broken Faith: NC steps in on child abuse cases involving controversial church, by Mitch Weiss And Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press, appearingLakeland (FL) Ledger (December 08, 2017)
- Missionary from Stuarts Draft charged with abusing Haitian boys, in The Associated Press, appearing in WHSV.com (December 08, 2017)
- Report into Anglican Diocese of Newcastle released, in Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (December 07, 2017)
- Creating a comfortable climate at home for kids to talk about sexual assault, by Danielle Braff, Chicago Tribune (November 21, 2017)
- Church of England faces a new sex abuse cover-up row as vicars refuse to scrap confessional secrecy, by Jonathan Petre, Daily Mail (December 9, 2017)
- KCK priest accused of inappropriately touching young girl to stand trial, on The KSHB-TV, Channel 4 (December 08, 2017)
- Catania. Ragazzini abusati durante riti religiosi, le madri: «E' una purificazione». Arrestato un santone, in Il Messaggero (December 08, 2017)

December 10
- Diocese scores low on openness, by Steve Clark, Brownsville Herald (December 09, 2017)
- Hundreds of charges from abuse inquiry, in Australian Associated Press, appearing in the Daily Mail (December 10, 2017)
- Inquiry shone spotlight on child sex abuse, on The 9.com.au (December 10, 2017)
- Men came forward to abuse royal commission, in Australian Associated Press, appearing in the Daily Mail (December 09, 2017)
- New Jersey pastor accused of sexually assaulting four kids, by Nicole Darrah, Fox News (December 07, 2017)
- Pastor, Christian festival founder abused minors for 16 years, authorities say, by Amanda Hoover, nj.com (December 07, 2017)
- Ex-priest gets life in prison for 1960 parishioner slaying, in The Associated Press (December 08, 2017)
- Former DA: No regrets about Feit case, by Naxiely Lopez-Puente, Monitor (McAllen TX) (December 09, 2017)
- Photo Gallery: Life Sentence and Final Statements in John Feit's Murder Trial, in The Monitor (McAllen TX) (December 08, 2017)
- Former priest gets life in prison for killing Rio Grande Valley beauty queen, by Aaron Nelsen Jurors, San Antonio Express-News (December 09, 2017)
- Church reform not over after abuse inquiry, in Australian Associated Press, appearing in the Daily Mail (December 09, 2017)
- How child abuse royal commission happened, in Australian Associated Press (December 09, 2017)
- States and churches face $4bn abuse redress pressure, by John Ferguson, Australian (December 11, 2017)
- Victims fear abuse royal commission report will be shelved, by Megan Neil, Australian Associated Press, appearing news.com.au (December 10, 2017)
- Rescue Churchie: Parents, alumni outraged by sex payout, by Peter Michael, Courier-Mail (December 10, 2017)
- Why 'Silence Breakers' are key in any abuse crisis, by Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency (December 10, 2017)
- Call for immediate action on abuse inquiry, in Australian Associated Press, appearing in the Daily Mail (December 10, 2017)
- Women tell of assaults, harassment in #ChurchToo, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 10, 2017)
- Ex-priest gets life in prison for 1960 parishioner slaying, in Associated Press (December 09, 2017)
- Editorial: Let's have constructive conversations about sexual misconduct, in The Guam Daily Post (December 10, 2017)
- Priest gets life sentence in cold-case murder of Texas beauty queen, by Jim Forsyth, Reuters (December 09, 2017)
- Former Student of Irene Garza Speaks Out, on The KRGV-TV, Channel 5 (December 09, 2017)
- Former Priest Sentenced to Life in 57-Year-Old Murder Case, on The KRGV-TV, Channel 5 (December 09, 2017)
- Why Australia's royal commission on child sexual abuse had to happen – explainer, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (December 11, 2017)
- Most senior Catholic priest to be convicted of sex crimes in the UK found guilty on 19 charges, by Oliver Harvey, Sun (December 11, 2017)
- The Reckoning, a major new podcast series on the child sexual abuse royal commission, launched by Guardian Australia., in The Guardian (December 10, 2017)

December 11
- Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | Abuse impacts families following of the Catholic church, by Brendan Wrigley, Wimmera Mail Times (December 10, 2017)
- Royal commission condemns Wimmera Catholic authorities, by Erin Witmitz, Wimmera Mail Times (December 07, 2017)
- Archdiocese pays 3 local men $250K each after priest-abuse claims, by Paul Brooks, Times Herald-Record (December 10, 2017)
- Sexual Predators Know the Difference between Right and Wrong — They Abuse Because Society Has Tolerated It for So Long, by Gerald Elias, Salt Lake Tribune (December 10, 2017)
- Former Abbot, 74, Who Withdrew ?182,000 from His Vatican Bank Account and Went on the Run in Albania Is Found Guilty of Abusing Boys at Catholic School, by Richard Spillett, Daily Mail (December 6, 2017)
- This Is Survival, by Aly Raisman, Players' Tribune (December 7, 2017)
- Pope’s Personal Income: Billions and Very Secret, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (December 10, 2017)
- Abuse Survivor Reflects on Royal Commission's Damning Findings into Newcastle's Anglican Diocese, by Robert Virtue and Paul Turton, ABC Newcastle (December 10, 2017)
- Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Becomes Mandatory, in RTE (December 11, 2017)
- Sex Offender Priest Dies Same Day He's Due in Court on New Charges, in CBC News (December 8, 2017)
- Pointing a Canon at the Catholic Church: How Civil Suits against Pedophile Priests Are Handled in Canada, by Samantha Gold, Forget the Box (December 11, 2017)
- Cynthia M. Allen: Attitudes toward Sex Empower Male Abusers, by Cynthia M. Allen, Columbus Dispatch (December 10, 2017)
- Notary for Vatican Tribunal Quits Amid Allegations, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (December 11, 2017)
- The Evangelical Slippery Slope, from Ronald Reagan to Roy Moore, by Randall Balmer, Los Angeles Times (December 11, 2017)
- Anglican Church Slams Move by Rescue Churchie on Child Abuse, by Peter Michael, The Courier-Mail (December 11, 2017)
- Catholic Abuse Report Findings to Be Released, in Australian Associated Press (December 11, 2017)
- Sisters at Catholic Orphanage Force-fed Residents, Child Abuse Inquiry Hears, by Colin McNeill, The Herald (December 11, 2017)
- Child Sex Abuse Royal Commission: Sins of the Fathers to Be Laid Bare, by John Ferguson, The Australian (December 11, 2017)
- Why Has the #metoo Revolution Spared Woody Allen?, by Dylan Farrow, Los Angeles Times (December 7, 2017)
- Notice of Credible Allegation of Abuse Dating to 1950s, in Catholic Key (December 10, 2017)

December 12
- Maitland-Newcastle Royal Commission report withheld until "a later time", by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (December 12, 2017)
- Closed court hearings for Cardinal George Pell, in Sky News (December 12, 2017)
- Julia Gillard prepares for end of the royal commission she ordered five years ago, by Joanne Mccarthy, Brisbane Times (December 12, 2017)
- Prosecutors review checks as part of priest embezzlement case, by Brian Johnson, ABC 30 ActiNews (KFSN) (December 11, 2017)
- New Yorker fires star reporter Ryan Lizza over sexual misconduct, CNN pulls him off air, by Brian Flood, Fox News (December 11, 2017)
- Disney executive, 58, charged with three felony counts of child sexual abuse, by Jennifer Kline, AOL.COM (December 11, 2017)
- Disney Music Executive Charged with Child Sex Abuse (EXCLUSIVE), by Gene Maddaus, Variety (December 08, 2017)
- Opinion: Dr. Margaret Kierstein: All women must continue breaking silence, loudly, in Daily Hampshire Gazette (December 11, 2017)
- Statement from LDS church about practice of clergy interviews, including with children, by Larry D. Curtis, KUTV (December 11, 2017)
- State Rep. Dan Johnson's resignation sought after church member alleges sexual abuse, by Thomas Novelly, Louisville Courier Journal (December 11, 2017)
- Paul Pressler, former Texas judge and religious right leader, accused of sexually assaulting teen for years, by Emma Platoff, Texas Tribune (December 12, 2017)
- EDITORIAL: Default must be to trust the victim, in National Catholic Reporter (December 12, 2017)
- New York Catholic Archdiocese Pays $40 Million to Sexual Abuse Victims, by Michael Gryboski, Christian Post (December 11, 2017)
- George Pell: Complainants to give evidence on historical sexual offence charges over two weeks, by Emma Younger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 12, 2017)
- Priest jailed for child abuse images lived on scandal-hit Caldey Island, by Amanda Gearing And Steven Morris, Guardian (December 12, 2017)
- In Sex Abuse Cases, an Expiration Date Is Often Attached, by Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times (December 04, 2017)
- Casi di pedofilia e abusi: ecco il dossier sul cardinale Pell, by Francesco Boezi, il Giornale (December 08, 2017)
- Sexual abuse survivors fear being 'deserted' after royal commission ends, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (December 11, 2017)
- We All Helped Build The Wall Of Silence Around Victims Of Sexual Assault, by Guila Benchimol, HuffingtPost (December 12, 2017)
- NYPD adjusts interview techniques for sexual assault victims, by Erica Pandey, Axios (December 10, 2017)

December 13
- Two More Offenders Have Ties to Caldey Island, Source Says, in BBC News (December 12, 2017)
- What Victims Should Know about the Rvc Diocese’s Compensation Fund, by Mitchell J. Birzon, LI Herald (December 13, 2017)
- Grappling with Rome: David Marr's Lessons from the Royal Commission, by David Marr, The Guardian (December 12, 2017)
- Former PM Julia Gillard Says Public Wants Action after Five-year Abuse Inquiry, by Joanne McCarthy, Newcastle Herald (December 12, 2017)
- Suspended Member of Papal Clergy Abuse Commission to Resign, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (December 13, 2017)
- New York Archdiocese Stresses Commitment to Aiding Victims of Clergy Abuse, in CNA (December 13, 2017)
- Peru Prosecutor Probing Alleged Abuse Seeks to Jail Catholic Society Founder, by Mitra Taj, Reuters (December 13, 2017)
- Australian Bishop Urges End to Clericalism, by Peter Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (December 13, 2017)
- Whether Hollywood or the Vatican, Patriarchy Gives Men License to Abuse, by Jamie Manson, National Catholic Reporter (December 12, 2017)
- Politicians Must "Resist Religious Influence" When Child Abuse Royal Commission Makes Recommendations, by Paul Kennedy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 13, 2017)
- New York Archdiocese Pays $40 Million to Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims, by Christie L. Chicoine, Catholic News Service via Crux (December 12, 2017)
- Cardinal George Pell Committal Hearing to Be Held behind Closed Doors, by Adam Cooper, The Age (December 12, 2017)
- How Television Anticipated the Weinstein Moment in 2017, by Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic (December 12, 2017)
- Lawyer Who Is Suing Prominent SBC Leaders Describes ‘vatican Light’ System for Enabling Abuse, by Bob Allen, Baptist News (December 12, 2017)
- Settlement for Abuse Victims at Holy Name Church in Croton, by Lanning Taliaferro, Ossining Patch (December 12, 2017)
- Former Member Calls Wnc Church a ‘cult’, Says He Suffered ‘beatings, Isolation’, by Jamey Anderson, Associated Press (December 13, 2017)
- Out on bail for 23 child molestation counts, East Bay minister flees during trial, by Nate Gartrell, East Bay Times (December 12, 2017)
- Gerald Ridsdale victims battle for compo, by Tessa Akerman, Australian (December 14, 2017)
- Archdiocese pays $750K to victims of former Croton priest Gennaro 'Jerry' Gentile, by Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, LoHud (December 12, 2017)
- Survivor wants the world to know her residential school story – but first, she must get permission, by Gloria Galloway, Globe and Mail (December 12, 2017)
- Catholic Church 'shouldn't run schools' unless it reports abuse revealed during confession: survivor, by Elise Scott, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 13, 2017)
- Ireland has lessons for Australia eight years after its own child abuse royal commission, in Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 14, 2017)
- It was us against everyone’: how abuse survivors will keep pushing for change, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (December 13, 2017)
- Second Diocese of Duluth insurer settles, by Tom Olsen, Duluth News Tribune (December 13, 2017)

December 14
- Royal Commission: Where to from Here?, by Jack the Insider, The Australian (December 14, 2017)
- "Changes Must Be Made': Shocking Australian Child Abuse Inquiry Ends, by Lucie Morris-Marr, CNN (December 14, 2017)
- Catholic School Teacher Accused of Abusing Student in the "90s, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 14, 2017)
- The New York Archdiocese's New Approach to Abuse Claims in the Catholic Church, by Danny Lewis, WNYC News (December 14, 2017)
- Whether Francis Is a ‘reform Pope’ Depends on Whom You Ask, by John L. Allen, CRUX (December 14, 2017)
- Bishop to Sue Alleged Child Abuse Victim, by David V Barrett, Catholic Herald (December 13, 2017)
- Abuse Survivor Resigns from Vatican Child Protection Commission, by David V Barrett, Catholic Herald (December 13, 2017)
- Archbishop Penney's Passing Should Keep History of Sex Abuse Scandal Alive, by Roger Bill, CBC News (December 14, 2017)
- ‘he Lived in a Difficult Time in the Church’, in The Telegram (December 13, 2017)
- Haworth Man Attacks "Failings" of Catholic School after Former Priest Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse, by Miran Rahman, Keighley News (December 13, 2017)
- Swiss Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse at Belgian School, in SWI swissinfo.ch (December 14, 2017)
- We Were Little Slaves': Child Abuse Survivors Share Stories Ahead of Royal Commission Findings, by Emily Piesse, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 13, 2017)
- Greek Community of Toronto Lawsuit Claims Unholy Pilfering by Greek Orthodox Church, by Michele Mandel, Toronto SUN (December 14, 2017)
- Victims" Group Forced to Give Docs to Pell, by Jacqueline Le, Australian Associated Press (December 12, 2017)
- Today Is a Landmark Milestone for Sexual Abuse Survivors, by Siobhan Calafiore, The Courier (December 14, 2017)
- Justice Peter Mcclellan: Survivors Deserve Our Nation’s Thanks, by Siobhan Calafiore, The Courier (December 14, 2017)
- Senate Must Stop Blocking Legal Recourse for New Yorkers Abused As Kids, in LoHud (December 13, 2017)
- "Nobody Saved Us': Man Describes Childhood in Abusive "Cult", by Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press (December 13, 2017)
- Bond Denied for Quincy Pastor Facing Sex Abuse Charges in Virginia, in The Herald-whig (December 14, 2017)
- Progress on Abuse Reporting Measure, by Rick Foster, Sun Chronicle (December 14, 2017)
- Cofe Set to Publish Report into Handling of George Bell "Abuse" Case – but Will It Satisfy Critics?, by James Macintyre, Christian Today (December 14, 2017)
- From Darkness, a Light Starts to Shine, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (December 14, 2017)
- Job Not over after Child Abuse Inquiry, in FIVEaa (December 14, 2017)
- The Monks Who Stole My Childhood, by Stephen Bleach, Sunday Times (December 10, 2017)
- Michigan State Can't Bury Its Role in the Largest Sex Abuse Scandal in Sports History, by Dvora Meyers, Deadspin (December 14, 2017)
- A National Compensation Scheme for Abuse Victims Was Supposed to Be up and Running by Now. Why Isn't It?, by Samantha Donovan, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 14, 2017)

December 15
- Sexual Abuse Survivors Group of ‘spotlight’ Fame Calls on Mormon Church to Change Interview System, by Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune (December 14, 2017)
- St. Anne’s Survivors Rally to Have Their Voices Heard at Court Hearing, by Beverly Andrews, APTN National News (December 14, 2017)
- Roman Catholic Church Should End Priest Celibacy, Report Sex Abuse: Aussie Panel, in Fox News (December 15, 2017)
- Former Church Worker Jailed for Child Sex Abuse Images, by Max Sullivan, Sea Coast Online (December 14, 2017)
- Priests Could Have Sex under Australian Proposal to End Church Child Abuse, by Grace Guarnieri, Newsweek (December 15, 2017)
- Australian Catholic Leaders Reject Key Calls by Child Abuse Inquiry, by Ben Westcott and Lucie Morris-Marr, CNN (December 15, 2017)
- Catholic Church Pressed to Lift Celibacy, Dime out Confessing Abusers, by Cheryl K. Chumley, Washington Times (December 15, 2017)
- Australian Report Urges Vatican to Reject Celibacy, Rethink Secret Confessions, by Robb M. Stewart, Wall Street Journal (December 15, 2017)
- "I've Seen the Anguish': Wa Archbishop Addresses Sex Abuse Findings, by Hannah Barry, WAtoday (December 15, 2017)
- Catholic Church Singled out in Australian Sex Abuse Report, by Scott Neuman, NPR (December 15, 2017)
- Royal Commission: Celibacy and Confessional Overhaul Proposed in Child Sex Abuse Findings, by Riley Stuart, Bellinda Kontominas, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 15, 2017)
- Suburban Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Children While Working with Catholic Group in South America, by Nereida Moreno and Matthew Walberg, Chicago Tribune (December 15, 2017)
- Former Catholic School Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (December 15, 2017)
- Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl at Wauwatosa School Sentenced 1 Year in Hoc, by Trisha Bee, FOX6 Now (December 15, 2017)
- For Abuse Survivor Rob Walsh, the Fight for Justice Doesn't End with the Royal Commission, by Danny Tran, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 15, 2017)
- Ballarat's Catholic Bishop Open to Stripping Parish Priests of Power over Schools, by Charlotte King, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 15, 2017)
- It’s Not about Celibacy: Blaming the Wrong Thing for Sexual Abuse in the Church, by James Martin, America Magazine (December 15, 2017)
- Anglican Church "Rushed to Judgment" in George Bell Child Abuse Case, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (December 15, 2017)

December 16
- Former Fargo Priest Accused of Child Sexual Abuse Extradited to United States, in Valley News (December 16, 2017)
- Legal Group Adds to List of Brooklyn Priests Named in Child Abuse Cases, by Mary Frost, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (December 15, 2017)
- Priest LED Away in Handcuffs after Judge Hands down 1-year Sentence for Sexual Contact with Child, by Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel (December 15, 2017)
- Vatican Says Royal Commission Findings Deserve to "Be Studied Seriously’, in The Guardian (December 15, 2017)
- Holy See Press Office Communique, 15.12.2017, in Vatican Press Office (December 15, 2017)
- Catholic Church ‘a cesspit’ of lack of accountability, says abuse survivor, by Tessa Akerman, Australian (December 16, 2017)
- Australian probe into child abuse attacks Catholic celibacy, by Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press via WashingtPost December 15, 2017 (December 16, 2017)
- Australia and Catholic Church ‘Failed’ Abused Children, Inquiry Finds, by Jacqueline Williams, New York Times (December 14, 2017)
- Royal commission: The abused are many, and so are the dead, but do Church leaders really get it?, by Tom Keneally, ABC (December 16, 2017)
- John Feit to be Transferred to Huntsville, on The KRGV-TV Channel 5 (December 15, 2017)
- 15 recommendations from the royal commission into child sexual abuse you should know about, in The ABC (December 15, 2017)
- Downside head ‘may have burnt evidence of sexual abuse’, by Andrew Norfolk, LONDON (ENGLAND)Times (December 16, 2017)
- Headmaster of renowned Catholic school is accused of burning evidence into child sex abuse, by Sophie Inge, Daily Mail (December 16, 2017)

December 17
- Diocese of Baton Rouge announces inquiry into abuse claim against Gonzales church pastor, by Gordon Russell, Advocate (December 16, 2017)
- Former Fargo priest facing sexual abuse charges has been extradited, by Cheryl Diaz Meyer, Bismarck Tribune (December 16, 2017)
- Catholic prosecutor balanced faith, duty, by Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro, Brownsville Herald (December 16, 2017)
- Diocese releases statement concerning allegation of sexual misconduct against Father Eric Gyan, in Diocese of Baton Rouge Homepage (December 17, 2017)
- Transfieren a una prisión estatal a exsacerdote Feit, by Carlos Espriella, El Mañana (December 17, 2017)
- Flynn: Sex abuse report wrong to target Catholic rites, by Ray Flynn, BostHerald (December 17, 2017)
- Longreads Best of 2017: Investigative Reporting on Sexual Misconduct, by Mike Dang, Longreads (December 15, 2017)
- 'Loud Fence' ribbons removed from Ballarat cathedral three days after royal commission findings, by Sue Peacock, ABC (December 17, 2017)
- The Reckoning, Part 2: David Marr on the appalling truth revealed at the child sexual abuse commission, by David Marr, Melissa Davey And Miles Martignoni, Guardian (December 15, 2017)
- Do ask, do tell: Commission calls for mandatory reporting of child sex abuse, by Melissa Cunningham, Sydney Morning Herald (December 15, 2017)
- Catholic church dismisses key recommendations from landmark inquiry into child abuse, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (December 15, 2017)
- Child sexual abuse royal commission: recommendations and statistics at a glance, in The Guardian (December 15, 2017)
- The child abuse commission didn't flinch. Can Australia show the same courage?, by David Marr, Guardian (December 17, 2017)
- The Case of Irene Garza & the Catholic Church, by Princess Weekes, Mary Sue (December 15, 2017)
- ‘I was abused too’: the bishop who fought for sex abuse victims, by Anne Lim, Eternity News (December 15, 2017)
- Royal Commission: Support workers pay tribute to 'remarkable' abuse survivors, by Miki Perkins, Sydney Morning Herald (December 14, 2017)
- Cheverus victims seek the justice they never received, by Eric Russell, Press Herald (December 17, 2017)

December 18
- Australia abuse: Archbishop rejects call to report confessions, in BBC News (December 15, 2017)
- Vaticano, usciere arrestato con droga e materiale pedopornografico. Gli inquirenti: “Non erano per lui”, il Fatto Quotidiano (December 17, 2017)
- Ragazzini “abusati” in parrocchia Padre Guidolin, verbali choc, by Antonio Condorelli, Live Sicilia Catania (December 13, 2017)
- Conservative movement severs ties with former youth director over alleged sexual abuse, by Elizabeth Kratz, Jewish News Service (December 15, 2017)
- Mario Batali’s Apology For Sexual Harassment Included A Cinnamon Roll Recipe, by Sara Boboltz, HuffingtPost (December 16, 2017)
- Second Director Says Weinsteins Blacklisted Actress Mira Sorvino From Film, by Dominique Mosbergen, HuffingtPost (December 17, 2017)
- Catholic Priest in Toowoomba Says Sexual Abuse Needs to Stop, by Tracey Ferrier, The Courier-Mail (December 18, 2017)
- Paedophile Priest Finian Egan Warned to Stay Away from Nsw Diocese after Release on Parole, by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sarah Gerathy (December 18, 2017)
- Ex-priest Facing Sex Assault Charge Posts Bail, in Associated Press (December 16, 2017)
- Judge Tosses Lawsuits against Priest, by Kay Stephens, Altoona Mirror (December 17, 2017)
- Mildura Priest Makes His Stand, by Christopher Testa, Sunraysia Daily (December 17, 2017)
- Lord Carey Slams Archbishop Justin Welby over His Departure after Abuse Report, by Alex Williams, Premier (December 18, 2017)
- Metoo Is Not about Forgiving Abusers. It Is about Honoring Women Who Come Forward, by Dr. Patti Feuereisen, Daily Caller (December 17, 2017)
- Broken Bay Bishop Warns of Coming Release of Paedophile Priest, in Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate (December 17, 2017)
- Decades Later, Women File Sex Abuse Complaints in Cayuga County, Push for Law Changes, by Megan Blarr, The Citizen (December 18, 2017)
- New Bishop of London Urges More Women and Minority Priests for ‘relevant’ Church, in Dunfermline Press (December 18, 2017)
- The LDS Church Should Revise the ‘bishop's Interview’, in Salt Lake Tribune (December 18, 2017)
- Recommendations to Protect Church Abuse Survivors "Have Been Ignored", in Press Association (December 17, 2017)
- Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lashes out at Justin Welby in Letter, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (December 17, 2017)
- "Unjust" Justin Welby Will Be Judged for Sacking Me over Sex Abuse Case, Former Archbishop Says, by Hayley Dixon and Olivia Rudgard, The Telegraph (December 17, 2017)
- Arrested Priest Extradited to North Dakota, in SunStar (December 17, 2017)
- Priest in Gonzales Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Diocese Says, in WWLTV (December 16, 2017)
- "Very Nature" of English Benedictine Congregations’ Schools Enabled Child Abuse, by Rose Gamble and Alex Daniel, The Tablet (December 16, 2017)
- Diocese of Baton Rouge Announces Inquiry into Abuse Claim against Gonzales Church Pastor, by The Advocate, Gordon Russell (December 16, 2017)
- Catholic School Abuse in Plain Sight for Years, in Sunday Times (December 17, 2017)
- Dassi's Journey : from Adass Abuse Survivor to Campaigner for Justice, by Rachel Kleinman, The Age (December 17, 2017)
- Survivors Vow to Replace Loud Fence Ribbons Removed from St Patrick’s Cathedral, by Michelle Smith, The Courier (December 17, 2017)

December 19
- Lawyers release report naming abusive priests to prompt victims to apply for diocese’s fund, by Colin Mixson, Brooklyn Eagle (December 19, 2017)
- Father Finian Egan abuse survivor believes there are more victims of paedophile priest, by James Thomas, ABC (December 19, 2017)
- Judge’s ruling disappoints attorney: Serbin says ruling means sexual abuse victim can’t have her day in court, by Kay Stephens, Altoona Mirror (December 19, 2017)
- Louisville priest convicted of sexual abuse now eligible for parole, by Lauren Adams, WLKYDecember 19, 2017 (December 19, 2017)
- Report says 48 priests accused of child sex abuse worked in Queens, but diocese questions its accuracy, by Robert Pozarycki, QNS (December 19, 2017)
- Cardinal Law Said To Be At Death’s Door, in New Boston Post (December 19, 2017)
- Double Standard When It Comes to Sexual Harassment Reporting, by Michele Blood, LifeZette (December 19, 2017)
- Catholic League: Boston Globe Refuses to Name Its Own Abusers, by Michael W. Chapman, CNS News (December 18, 2017)
- Catholic priest released from jail, but has no apology for sexual assaults, by Laura Banks, 7News Sydney (December 19, 2017)
- Advocates demand state senators change child sex abuse law, by Bart Jones, Newsday (December 19, 2017)
- Dutch Catholic church sexual abuse bill soars as hotline closes down, in The DutchNews.nl (December 18, 2017)
- Catholic priest denies report suggesting celibacy leads to pedophilia, in The ABC7 (December 18, 2017)
- Australia’s Royal Commission issues final report on child sexual abuse, in Catholic News Service (December 19, 2017)
- Lay lead the way in child abuse lament, by Helena Kadmos, Eureka Street (December 18, 2017)
- Church is flawed: Queensland priest to followers, in Brisbane Times (AAP) (December 18, 2017)
- Judge tosses clergy sex abuse lawsuit in Blair County, citing limitations statute, by Stephen Huba, Tribune Review (December 18, 2017)
- Pope Francis will extend the commission for the protection of children for 3 more years, by Gerard O’connell, America Magazine (December 15, 2017)
- Priest convicted of abusing boys in 1970s could soon be released on parole, by Katrina Helmer, WDRB (December 19, 2017)
- Bishop vows paedophile priest won't return, in SBS News (December 18, 2017)
- Former Fargo Priest’s Arraignment on Child Sex Abuse Charges Delayed, by Tj Nelson, KVRR (December 18, 2017)
- Jon Styler: £140,000 payouts to alleged abuse victims, by Jordan Davies, BBC News (December 18, 2017)
- Editorial: Church fate, in The Saturday Paper (December 16, 2017)
- Australian Gov't Recommends Making Celibacy Optional for Catholic Priests to Protect Children, by Dwayne Harmon, Newburgh Gazette (December 19, 2017)
- Colpi di scena al processo dell’ex prete di Rozzano accusato di pedofilia In evidenza, in Pocket News (December 18, 2017)
- OPINION: Secret court settlements are a scourge on society, by David A. Dana And Susan P. Koniak, TwCities Pioneer Press (December 18, 2017)

December 20
- Update: Cardinal Law, Whose Legacy Was Marred by Sex Abuse Scandal, Dies, in Catholic News Service (December 20, 2017)
- Bernard Law, the Vatican’s Face of Evil, Is Dead but the Pain Lives on, by Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Law’s Death Prompts Apologies – and Anger, by Cathy Lynn Grossman, Religion News Service (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Law, Formerly of Boston, Dies at Age 86, in Catholic News Agency (December 19, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Law, Symbol of Church's Sexual Abuse Crisis, Dies, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Law Dies: His Passing ‘reopened Old Wounds’ for Alleged Boston Clergy Sex Abuse Victims, by Lorenzo Tanos, Inquisitr (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Law, Former Archbishop of Boston at Center of Sex Abuse Scandal, Dies in Rome at 86, by Tovia Smith, NPR (December 20, 2017)
- Francis Sends Condolences over Law's Death, in Associated Press (December 20, 2017)
- Bernard Law, Former Archbishop of Boston, Dies at Age 86, in WCVB (December 20, 2017)
- Church Sex Abuse Survivor on Law Death: ‘gates of Hell Are Open Wide’, in CBS (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Law, Boston Archbishop Who Was Forced to Resign over Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead at 86, in Reuters (December 20, 2017)
- Pope Sends Condolences for the Death of Cardinal Bernard Law, in Associated Press (December 20, 2017)
- Pope Ignores Abuse Scandal in Condolences for US Cardinal, in Agence France-Presse (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Law, Symbol of Church's Sex Abuse Scandal, Has Died at 86, in SKY News (December 20, 2017)
- Key Events in the Life of Cardinal Bernard Law, in Associated Press (December 20, 2017)
- Law, Cardinal in Abuse Scandal, Dead (3), in Redazione ANSA (December 20, 2017)
- Disgraced Former Archbishop Cardinal Bernard Law, Who Fled Boston after the Sexual Abuse Scandal, Dies at Age 86 in Rome, by Michelle Ganney, Daily Mail (December 20, 2017)
- Letting Abuse Commission Lapse, Vatican Sends Disappointing Message, in National Catholic Reporter (December 19, 2017)
- Presentation High Failed to Report Alleged Abuse, Victims Claim, by Sharon Nogushi, Mercury News (December 19, 2017)
- $5M Bail Set for Priest Accused of Abusing North Dakota Boys, in Associated Press (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Law, Symbol of Church Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead at 86, by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Law, central figure in church abuse scandal, dies, by Rachel Zoll, Associated Press, ReligiNews Service (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal Bernard Francis Law (1931-2017), by Matthew E. Bunson, National Catholic Register (December 20, 2017)
- Cardinal O’Malley statement on the death of Cardinal Bernard Law, by Cardinal Sean Patrick O'malley, CRUX (December 20, 2017)

December 21
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Criticize Law's Handling of Issue, by Jennifer Crompton, WMUR (December 20, 2017)
- After His Fall, Law Found Normality in Rome, in NCR (December 19, 2017)
- More of a Montana Catholic Diocese's Assets Should Be on the Table for Abuse Victims, by Clair Johnson, Billings Gazette (December 21, 2017)
- Special Papal Commission on Sexual Abuse Ceases to Exist, by Phil Lawler, The Pulse (December 20, 2017)
- Will Priest Ever Return to Face Scottish Sex Abuse Trial?, by Mark Daly, BBC (December 21, 2017)
- Nearly 150 Clergy Sex Abuse Accusers to Be Deposed, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (December 21, 2017)
- "We Can't Have Business As Usual': Ballarat Catholics Push for Change, by Charlotte King, ABC Ballarat (December 18, 2017)
- From Cardinal Law to Harvey Weinstein, How ‘spotlight’ Scandal Paved Way for #metoo Movement, by Corky Siemaszko, NBC News (December 21, 2017)
- Pope to Administer Final Rites at Cardinal Law Funeral, in Associated Press (December 21, 2017)
- How the Catholic Church’s Hierarchy Makes It Difficult to Punish Sexual Abusers, by Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation (December 21, 2017)
- Pope Prays for Merciful Final Judgment for Cardinal Bernard Law, in Associated Press (December 21, 2017)
- Cardinal's Death Prompts Sexual Abuse Activists to Take Stock of Progress, in Reuters (December 21, 2017)
- Funeral Pomp for Cardinal Decried, by Chris Cassidy, Marie Szanislo, Matt Stout, Boston Herald (December 21, 2017)
- Bernard Law and the Civil Rights Legacy He Squandered by Covering up Clergy Sex Abuse, by Amy B Wang, Washington Post (December 20, 2017)
- The Obituary Bernard Law Deserves, by Eileen McNamara, WBUR 90.9 (December 21, 2017)
- Pope's Role in Disgraced Cardinal's Funeral Draws Outrage, by Laura Smith-Spark and Delia Gallagher, CNN (December 21, 2017)
- Senior Vatican Figure Says at Law’s Funeral, ‘even Cardinals Make Mistakes’, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (December 21, 2017)
- Bernard Law, a Cardinal of Scandal and Disgrace, by Thomas Reese, National Catholic Reporter (December 21, 2017)
- Only the Almighty Knows Law’s Fate, by Peter Gelzinis, Boston Herald (December 21, 2017)
- The Death of Cardinal Bernard Law and the Legacy of Clergy Sex Abuse, by James Carroll, New Yorker (December 20, 2017)
- Bishop Expresses Sorrow Regarding Garza Murder, in The Monitor (December 21, 2017)
- Mckayla Maroney's Lawyer Says USA Gymnastics Paid for Her Silence, by Jay Busbee, Yahoo Sports (December 21, 2017)
- Case Report Shows Systematic Failure at Michigan State LED to Further Larry Nassar Terror, by Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports (December 20, 2017)
- Why I Spoke Out: Olivia Munn Pushes for a "Zero-tolerance Policy" for Sexual Assault, by Olivia Munn, Entertainment Weekly (December 21, 2017)
- Conservative Jewry Has #metoo Moment As Decades-old Sexual Abuse Surfaces, by Cathryn J. Prince, Times of Israel (December 19, 2017)
- Nothing Sacred about Church Confessional — Not a Damned Thing, by Gemma Tognini, West Australian (December 19, 2017)
- Midland Parish Priest Stands down over ‘inappropriate Behaviour with Adults’, by Nick Butterly, West Australian (December 19, 2017)
- Preti Pedofili: Lo Stato Italiano Non Puo Perseguire I Reati (e LA Chiesa Non Vuole Muoversi), by Carmine Gazzanni, Link Iesta (December 21, 2017)
- New Albany Priest under Investigation for Contact with Minor Takes Own Life, by Steve Brown, WOSU Radio Public Media (December 21, 2017)

December 22
- David Lujan Says Accused Priest Will Testify, by Krystal Paco, Kuam News (December 21, 2017)
- Evangelical Women Just Joined #metoo – and They're Urging Churches to Address Abuse, by Abigail Abrams, TIME Magazine (December 21, 2017)
- Australian Christian Churches Criticised in Royal Commission Report As Youth Predator Jailed, by Joanne McCarthy, Newcastle Herald (December 21, 2017)
- Louisville Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse in the 70s Has Been Denied Parole by Board, by Darcy Costello, Louisville Courier Journal (December 21, 2017)
- Grandmother Scolded Priest on Abuse, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (December 22, 2017)
- Guam Sex Abuse Cases Could Eclipse Hawaii's, by Kevin Kerrigan, Guam Daily Post (December 22, 2017)
- Ex-priest Sent to US to Face Child Sexual Abuse Charges, in MENAFN (December 22, 2017)
- Diocese Extends Deadline to Apply for Sex-abuse Compensation Fund, by Bart Jones, Newsday (December 20, 2017)
- Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Catholic Church Decry the Vatican’s Honorable Funeral for Cardinal Law, by Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Washington Post (December 21, 2017)
- Law’s Death Creates Delicate Tightrope Act for U.S. Catholic Leaders, by Christopher White, CRUX (December 22, 2017)
- The ‘hurt Is Still There’ over Abuse Crisis, Boston Cardinal Says, by Mark Labbe, Catholic News Service (December 21, 2017)
- Bernard Law Was the Face of a Dysfunctional Catholic Church, by Alfred P. Doblin, USA TODAY (December 21, 2017)
- Sexual Misconduct Scandals Remind Clergy Victims of Abuse, by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press (December 22, 2017)
- Catholic Priest Jailed for 18 Years over Child Sex Abuse, in Agence France-Presse (December 21, 2017)
- Suit Seeks $70m in Montana Diocese Assets for Abuse Victims, in Associated Press (December 21, 2017)
- "It Saddens Me and Turns My Stomach Upside Down.", by Marian Faa, Warwick Daily News (December 22, 2017)
- Children of Catholic Priests Chalk up Win in Fight for Recognition, by Stephanie Kirchgaessner, The Guardian (December 22, 2017)

December 23
- Montana Parishes Should Be Exempt from Clergy-abuse Settlement, in KTVQ (December 20, 2017)
- $70 Million in Assets from Montana Catholic Parishes at Stake in Clergy-abuse Settlement, by Erik Olson, KTVQ (December 19, 2017)
- After Bernard Law’s Death, Revisit One Clergy Abuse Survivor’s Story, by Patrice Taddonio, WGBH Frontline (December 21, 2017)
- Priest Laurence Soper Jailed for Sexually Abusing Boys, in BBC (December 21, 2017)
- Andrew Soper Trial: Disgraced Catholic Priest Handed 18 Year Prison Sentence for Sex Attacks against Pupils at Ealing School, in Get West London (December 22, 2017)
- Don’t Look Now, but That Special Papal Commission on Sexual Abuse Has Ceased to Exist, by Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture (December 19, 2017)
- A Fictional Priest Uncovers a Long History of Clerical Child Abuse, by Randy Boyagodadec, New York Times (December 22, 2017)
- Most Senior US Prelate Deposed in Child-abuse Scandal, in Irish Times (December 22, 2017)
- ‘a Horrible Year’: Australia’s Leading Catholic Slammed for Christmas Message, in New Daily (December 23, 2017)
- Since 2002, U.S. Church Has Had Strict Protocols in Place to Address Abuse, by Julie Asher, Catholic News Service via The Pilot (December 22, 2017)
- Statement from Bishop Campbell, by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, Diocese of Columbus and Church of the Resurrection (December 21, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Victim Reflects on Meeting Law As Scandal Erupted, by Paul Leighton, Gloucester Times (December 21, 2017)

December 24
- Sexual misconduct scandals remind clergy victims of abuse: The dynamics of authority and acquiescence are similar themes in the crimes, victims say, by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press via Register-GuardDecember 24, 2017 (December 24, 2017)
- Cardinal Law’s overlooked legacy: a new anti-clericalism in America’s Catholic heartland, by Michael Davis, Catholic Herald (December 23, 2017)
- Right holy mess, by Shari Tagliabue, Townsville Bulletin (December 23, 2017)
- The half-life and death of the Irish Catholic novel, by Eamon Maher, Irish Times (December 23, 2017)
- Child sex abuse: Class action looms in Nudgee Junior claims, by Greg Stolz, Courier-Mail (December 23, 2017)
- Death of disgraced Cardinal Bernard Law reveals a truth we’d rather ignore about the Catholic Church, by Melinda Henneberger, Kansas City Star (December 21, 2017)
- Cardinal Law funeral held with no mention of sex abuse crisis, by Philip Pullella, Reuters via Union-Leader (December 21, 2017)
- Cardinal Law's funeral celebrated at Vatican, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (December 21, 2017)
- Fallen Kings: How Cardinal Law's Reign Cemented the Church's Fading Power, by Tovia Smith, NPR (December 23, 2017)
- Cardinal Law’s Papal Sendoff Shows Church’s Laxity on Sex Abuse Scandal, by Celia Wexler, HuffingtPost (December 22, 2017)
- Pope Francis’ top ‘reform’ cardinal accused of massive financial scandal, by Matthew Cullinan Hoffman, LifeSiteNews (December 22, 2017)
- 35 thousand euros a month for the Cardinal: the new scandal that shakes the Vatican, by Emiliano Fittipaldi, L'Espresso (December 21, 2017)

December 25
- Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message and Blessing of Pope Francis, by Pope Francis, Vatican News (December 25, 2017)
- All we want for Christmas is solidarity forever, by Brad Chilcott, Guardian (December 24, 2017)
- Sex abuse lawsuit seeks $70 million in assets from Montana diocese, by Jardine Malado, Christian Times (December 25, 2017)
- Abusive Priest Escapes Justice by Killing Himself Amid Police Investigation, by David Mcafee, Patheos (December 25, 2017)
- Former bishop of Charlotte’s Catholic diocese dies at 90, by Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer (December 24, 2017)
- Sexual predator abused children — and treated priests who did the same, by Lynn Kawano, KHNL / KGMB / Hawaii News Now (December 20, 2017)
- Man jailed for non-recent abuse, in Metropolitan Police (December 21, 2017)
- In Priest who sexually abused boys at London school jailed for 18 years, by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (December 21, 2017)
- Priest Who Sexually Abused Boys at London School Jailed for 18 Years, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (December 21, 2017)
- Andrew Soper, Former Abbot of Ealing Abbey, Guilty of Raping Boys, by Fiona Hamilton, The Times (December 7, 2017)

December 26
- COMMENTARY: Cardinal Law at the gates, by Keith C. Burris, Toledo Blade (December 26, 2017)
- Not the time: Bishop won’t comment on Royal Commission into abuse, by Rachel Chamberlain, Central Western Daily (December 26, 2017)
- VOX POPULI: 'MeToo' shaping up as force to be reckoned with in sexual abuse, in The Asahi Shimbun (December 26, 2017)
- OPINION: Please, parliament: protect kids from pedophile priests, by Chrissie Foster, Australian (December 26, 2017)
- Miranda: Catholic Church tied to a past that can’t be undone, by Genevieve Barlow, Weekly Times (December 26, 2017)
- Ohio Priest Jumps From Skyscraper After He's Accused of Having Relationship With Minor, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (December 22, 2017)
- Ex-priest fell from grace after archbishop resigned, by Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal (December 26, 2017)
- House of Prayer residents say torture, abuse was common, by Cindy Swirko, Gainesville Sun (December 25, 2017)
- Anglican Dean of Perth Very Rev. Richard Pengelley apologises for Church hurt, by Liam Croy And Claire Tyrrell, West Australian (December 26, 2017)
- 'The Hurt Is Still There': Clergy Abuse Survivors, Others React To Cardinal Law's Death [with audio], by Deborah Becker, WBUR 90.9 (December 20, 2017)
- Ending the Silence on Abuse, by Jonathan S. Tobin, Jewish Link of New Jersey (December 21, 2017)

December 27
- Riets Addresses Sexual Abuse in Orthodox Community, by Shoshy Ciment, Lilly Gelman, and David Rubinstein, The YU Commentator (December 26, 2017)
- Pedofilia, L’arcivescovo Di Milano Coinvolto Nello Scandalo Don Galli: “sapeva Degli Abusi”, by Sacha Biazzo and Simone Giancristofaro, Fanpage.it (December 23, 2017)
- Valderice, Processo Sui Presunti Abusi Delle Suore, by Pamela Giacomarro, Meridio News (December 23, 2017)
- Saying Child Sexual Abuse Charge Not Credible, Crookston Diocese Reinstates Priest, by Don Haney, KFGO (December 27, 2017)
- Crookston Diocese Reinstates Priest after No Charges Filed in Abuse Inquiry, in Pioneer Press (December 26, 2017)
- Watch: Vrindavan women thrash priest with lathis for molesting girls, by Yusuf Begg, IndiaToday.in (December 27, 2017)
- Former V.I. Bishop Reflects on Boston Church Sex Scandal, by Judi Shimel, St. Thomas Source (December 27, 2017)
- Lawsuit Seeks $70M from Montana Diocese for Abuse Victims, in The Insurance Journal (December 27, 2017)

December 28
- Cardinal Law's Complex Role in the Contemporary History of Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Thomas P. Doyle, National Catholic Reporter (December 28, 2017)
- Minnesota Priest Accused of Misconduct Returns to Public Ministry; Attorney Calls Move "Reckless", by Paul Walsh, Star Tribune (December 27, 2017)
- Give Citizens a Voice against Injustice: Letters to the Editor, Dec. 28, by Give citizens, The Tennessean (December 28, 2017)
- Drawing Lessons from the Life of Cardinal Bernard Law, in National Catholic Reporter (December 27, 2017)
- Church's Handling of Cardinal Law's Death Inappropriate, in Sun Chronicle (December 28, 2017)
- In #metoo Movement Catholic Church Can Play Role in Discussion, Healing, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service via The Catholic Sun (December 28, 2017)
- Journalists in the Movies Present the Dogged Fight for Truth — As in "the Post" — As Well As the Scoundrels, by Lewis Beale, Los Angeles Tiimes (December 28, 2017)
- Do Right by the Victims: Time to Protect New York's Children, in New York Daily News (December 28, 2017)
- Attorney Blasts Reinstatement of Dilworth-hawley Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen, by Dave Olson, Inforum (December 27, 2017)
- Vrindavan Priest Held for Rape of Girls from Maharashtra, by Anuja Jaiswal, Times of India (December 28, 2017)
- Priest Arrested for Molesting Girls in Vrindavan, by Shweta Sachdeva, GenX Times (December 28, 2017)
- New Lawsuit Accuses FLDS Church Leaders of Ritualistic Sex Abuse, by Ben Winslow, FOX13 (December 27, 2017)
- After Polygamist Leaders Used Underage Girls for Sex, Lawsuit Says, One Teen Was Forced to Be a Scribe for the Rituals, by Paighten Harkins, Salt Lake Tribune (December 28, 2017)
- FLDS Church Leaders Facing Lawsuit for Sexual "Religious Rituals" with Underage Girls, by Kierra Dotson, ABC4 Utah (December 27, 2017)
- Jury to Hear Case against Mormon Church, Officials, by Kelsie LeRose, The Journal (December 28, 2017)
- Blue Creek Academy Church Sues Insurance Company, by Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail (December 28, 2017)
- Law Planned to Stop Sex Offenders Going Abroad, by Ed Carty, The Times (December 28, 2017)
- Dozens Come Forward to Report Abuse by Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Dutch News (December 28, 2017)
- Judge Rejects Archdiocese Bankruptcy Plans, Orders Return to Mediation, by Martin Moylan, MPR News (December 28, 2017)
- Lone Protester Targets St Patrick's over Christmas, by Scott Kovacevic, Gympie Times (December 29, 2017)
- Bishop Oscar Solis on Controversy in the Catholic Church, by Maren Jensen, KUTV CBS 2 (December 28, 2017)

December 29
- Survivors Reveal Rampant Child Abuse at Amarillo Ranch for At-risk Boys, by Laura Rice, Texas Standard via KUT 90.5 (December 29, 2017)
- Judge Denies Twin Cities Archdiocese Bankruptcy Plans, in Associated Press (December 29, 2017)
- Judge Overseeing Twin Cities Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy Case Rejects Both Sides’ Plans, by Sarah Horner, Pioneer Press (December 28, 2017)
- Pornography Is Fueling Epidemic, in Albert Lea Tribune (December 28, 2017)
- Attleboro's Tom Carroll Remembered for Seeking Justice for Abused Children, by David Linton, Sun Chronicle (December 28, 2017)
- Judge Rejects Archdiocese Bankruptcy Plans, Orders Return to Mediation, by Martin Moylan, WASECA County News (December 28, 2017)
- Judge Denies Twins Cities Archdiocese Bankruptcy Plans, by Karen Scullin, FOX 9 (December 28, 2017)
- Judge Orders Parties Involved in Archdiocese Bankruptcy Case to Return to Mediation, by Rebecca Omastiak, KSTP-TV (December 28, 2017)
- Sex Abuse Case against Mormon Church Leaders to Go to Trial, in Associated Press (December 29, 2017)
- New Lawsuit Accuses FLDS Church Leadership of Ritualistic Sex Abuse of Children, in Inquisitr (December 28, 2017)
- Catholic Women Join Fight against Sexual Assault, Solicit Govt Support, by Anayo Okoli, Vanguard (December 29, 2017)
- Duterte and Church Set for Showdown, Filipino Journalist Warns, by Jean Ko Din, Catholic Register (December 28, 2017)
- Universities Face #metoo Movement over Sexual Harassment, by Maria Danilova, Associated Press (December 28, 2017)
- U.S. Church in 2017: Debates over Pastoral Priorities and Approaches, by Christopher White, CRUX (December 28, 2017)
- Priest Convicted of Sexual Offences Passes Away, in VOCM News (December 29, 2017)
- 8 Stories That Made a Difference in Hawaii This Year, by Landess Kearns, Honolulu Civil Beat (December 29, 2017)

December 30
- Former Newfoundland and Labrador priest John Corrigan convicted in sexual abuse scandal dead at 86, in The Telegram (December 30, 2017)
- 2017 Year in Review - Story No. 5: Vatican tribunal, $500M in sex abuse lawsuits, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (December 30, 2017)
- Millennials Fueling Resurgence in Candidates for Priesthood, by Dan Horn, Associated Press (December 30, 2017)
- After dispute over epitaph, tombstone at Catholic cemetery reads: She supported priest sexual abuse victims, by Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune (December 30, 2017)
- Hollywood sex-abuse tsunami a new twist on a very old plot, by Gail Lethbridge, Herald (December 30, 2017)
- John Corrigan, who pleaded guilty in church sex-abuse scandal, dies, in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (December 29, 2017)
- Let's salute the true heroes of 2017, by Julia Baird, Brisbane Times (December 30, 2017)

December 31
- Michigan man reaches compromise with diocese over his mother's controversial gravestone epitaph referencing church sex crimes, in Associated Press, as it appeared in The Daily Mail (December 30, 2017)
- Opinion: Death of disgraced cardinal reveals a truth we’d rather ignore about the Catholic Church, by Melinda Henneberger, Norwich Bulletin (December 31, 2017)
- Couple leaves words 'priest rapist' off Wheaton cemetery tombstone, by Chacour Koop, Chicago Daily Herald (December 31, 2017)
- Pope Francis Visits Chile and Peru: Sex Abuse, Politics and Opus Dei, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (December 30, 2017)
- Student priests believe it's time for the Catholic Church to evolve, by Isabella Higgins, ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corp.) Radio (January 01, 2018)
- 15 recommendations from the royal commission into child sexual abuse you should know about, in Australian Broadcasting Corporation (December 17, 2017)
- Some Questions about “The Keepers”, by Tim Lynch, HuffingtPost (December 31, 2017)

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