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Abuse Tracker 2018
Part 1: January to February 2018

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


January 2018

January 1

- After the royal commission, a new generation of Catholic priests looks to the future, by Isabella Higgins, ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (January 1, 2018)
- Liberal activist Bill Samuels backing Child Victims Act, by Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News (January 1, 2018)
- London Catholic school abuse survivor speaks of 'constant violence', by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (January 1, 2018)
- Some Tough Choices Faced by Nys Lawmakers As They Start a New Session, in Associated Press (January 1, 2018)
- Wait until Sexual Accusations Hit the Churches!, by Don Boys, Daily Caller (January 1, 2018)
- LA Resistencia Que Encontrara El Papa En Chile, by Ignacio Bazan, La Tercera (December 30, 2017)

January 2

- Chief Justice Roberts announces sexual harassment moves, touts disaster response in year-end report, by Ariane De Vogue, CNN (December 31, 2017)
- EDITORIAL: Strengthen Family Values To Stop Violence And Abuse At Home, In Society, by Charles Chambers, Fiji Sun Online (January 2, 2018)
- Manhattan DA Cy Vance joining fight to enact law allowing child sex abuse victims to seek justice, by Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News (January 2, 2018)
- OPINION: When Moses had a #MeToo moment, by Jeffrey Salkin, ReligiNews Service (January 01, 2018)
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Brown no good friend to sex-abuse victims, in Kaplan Herald (January 2, 2018)
- GOP Senate should cease blocking authorized recourse for New Yorkers abused as children, in Kaplan Herald (January 2, 2018)
- How do churches address sexual misconduct by clergy members?, by Elizabeth Eisenstadt-Evans, Lancaster Online (January 01, 2018)
- New York Legislature returns, faces tough choices on budget, by David Klepper, Associated Press (January 2, 2018)
- NY Legislature convenes: Top issues for 2018 session, in The Associated Press (January 01, 2018)
- After the royal commission, a new generation of Catholic priests looks to the future, by Isabella Higgins, Australian Broadcast Corporation (January 01, 2018)
- Support line for North Yorkshire school abuse victims, by Dan Bean, York Press (January 2, 2018)
- London Catholic school abuse survivor speaks of 'constant violence', by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (January 01, 2018)
- Former Kirk moderator Dr Andrew McLellan hits out over "astonishing" delay in abuse response from Catholic Church, by Stephen Naysmith, Sunday Herald (January 2, 2018)
- REPORT AFFIRMS DUTCH CHURCH HANDLING OF ABUSE CASES, by Tom Heneghan, Tablet (January 2, 2018)
- Sesso con ventenni e video hot, sequestrato smatphone del sacerdote, by Mena Grimaldi, Il Mattino (December 31, 2017)
- Scandalo prete casertano, si vaglia anche la pista pedofilia, in New Notizie (December 31, 2017)
- «Così Don Gianni abusò di noi», by Edoardo Montolli, GQ Italia (December 29, 2017)
- Derry archbishop pledges help for abuse sufferers, in Derry Now (January 2, 2018)
- 'I'm not going to cry': Leonie Sheedy reveals personal pain in fight for sexual abuse survivors, by Melissa Davey, Guardian (January 2, 2018)
- Bernard Law’s Funeral and An Honest Proposal, by Sally Vance-Trembath, HuffingtPost (January 01, 2018)
- Opinion: Media focus on Cardinal Law's death ignored his good works, by Michael Langlois, Lowell Sun (January 01, 2018)
- Judge orders continued mediation to resolve Minnesota bankruptcy case, by Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service (January 2, 2018)
- When will US Jews confront sexual harassment and other abuses of power?, by Rafael Medoff, Jerusalem Post (December 23, 2017)
- Cuomo's State of the State speech to set agenda for busy 2018 in Albany, by Tom Precious, Buffalo News (January 2, 2018)
- Priest arrested for brutal murder of 11-yr-old Dalit boy, by Kanwardeep Singh, Times of India (January 01, 2018)

January 3

- Judge Orders More Mediation to Resolve Minn. Clergy Abuse Settlements, in CNA (January 3, 2018)
- Archdiocese Reaches Settlement with Victim of Priest Who Served in Lowell, by Aaron Curtis, Lowell Sun (January 2, 2018)
- Ireland's Culture Shifts from Being One of Europe's Most Socially Conservative Countries, by Frank Langfitt, National Public Radio (January 2, 2018)
- �i Now Feel Free and Can Live My Life.� Australian Commission Gives Voice to Child Sexual Abuse Survivors, in Global Voices (January 2, 2018)
- Bishop Defends Comic Al Porter against �darkness� Visited upon Him, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (January 1, 2018)
- PEGGY DIVENUTI, Weymouth: Cardinal Law was following orders from Vatican, by Peggy Divenuti, Patriot Ledger (January 02, 2018)

January 4

- Father Tom Doyle Says Tax Concessions Should Be on Table As Church Responds to Royal Commission, by Joanne McCarthy, Newcastle Herald (January 4, 2018)
- Priest Gets Prison for $500g Theft from Archdiocese, in Delco Daily Times (January 3, 2018)
- Former Haverhill Priest Settles Allegations of Sexual Assault, by Keith Eddings, Eagle Tribune (January 2, 2018)
- Media Release � January 2, 2018, in Road to Recovery (January 2, 2018)
- Archdiocese Reaches Settlement with Victim of Priest Who Served in Lowell, by Aaron Curtis, Lowell Sun (January 2, 2018)
- Neshama Carlebach Writes about Her Father, Victims and Being Molested As a Child, in Times of Israel (January 2, 2018)
- Cronologia De Los Abusos Sexuales Que Impactaron Al Mundo Del Espectaculo En El 2017, in La Nacion (December 30, 2017)
- Combating Sex Abuse Topic of Upcoming Workshop, by Gary Allen, Newberg Graphic (January 3, 2018)
- Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks on the #metoo Moment and �the Post�, by Cara Buckley, New York Times (January 3, 2018)
- Abuse Survivor Pushes for Extending Statute of Limitations, by Carlet Cleare, WHAM ABC 13 (January 3, 2018)
- Joliet Diocese Compromises on Wording of Woman's Grave Marker, by Alex Ortiz, Herald News (January 3, 2018)
- Church Reform Is Coming Agonizingly Slowly, by Peterborough Examiner, Rosemary Ganley (January 4, 2018)
- Single Mediator Will Handle Church Lawsuits, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (January 4, 2018)
- Catholic Church in Valais Rocked by New Sex Abuse Claims, in The Local (January 4, 2018)
- Catholic Church Rocked by New Sex Abuse Scandal As 10 Paedophile Priests Named in Switzerland, by Isabelle Gerretsen, International Business Times (January 4, 2018)
- No Additional Mediator in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 4, 2018)
- State Looks to Close Hanna Boys Center, by Paul Payne, Press Democrat (January 4, 2018)
- Racist Cult Leaders Accused of Ritualistic Sex Abuse of Children in New Lawsuit, by Brendan Joel Kelley, Southern Poverty Law Center (January 3, 2018)
- A Second Mediator Is in the Works for Church Settlement, by Janela Carrera, Pacific News Center (January 4, 2018)
- Family of Late Stone Mountain Priest Settles Child Molestation Suit, by Joshua Sharpe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 3, 2018)
- Renowned Harpist Who Played Privately for Royal Family Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy, by Rachel McDermott, The Independent (January 4, 2018)
- Priest Gets 8 Months in Prison for Embezzling $500,000, in Associated Press (January 4, 2018)
- Community Comes Together for Lina's Project, by Joanne Isaac, MN News (January 3, 2018)
- Australian of the Year: Chrissie Foster�s Resolute Battle �to Right a Wrong� for Abused Kids, in The Australian (January 5, 2018)

January 5

- First Church Sex Abuse of 2018 Filed, Seeking $10m, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (January 5, 2018)
- Caldey Island Sexual Abuse Independent Inquiry Call, in Jackson Observer (January 4, 2018)
- Caldey Island Monk Sexual Abuser Was Warned by Abbot, in Jackson Observer (January 5, 2018)
- Guest Opinion: Let�s Foster a Culture Where Victims Feel They Can Speak out, by Penelope Ettinger, Bucks County Courier Times (January 5, 2018)
- Catholic Monsignor Who Stole Money to Cover Gambling Expenses Sentenced to Federal Prison, by Kevin Horridge, Casino.org (January 4, 2018)
- Debra Messing Explains Significance of #metoo Campaign, in Reuters via Eyewitness News (EWN) (January 5, 2018)
- Fury As State Probe Axed into "Cover up" of Waterford Paedophile Bill Kenneally's Abuse, by Niall Moonan, Irish Mirror (January 4, 2018)
- Newcastle Herald Letters to the Editor: Friday, January 5, 2018, in Newcastle Herald (January 5, 2018)
- Abuse Survivor Says Conviction Rate "a Joke", by Chris Morris, Otago Daily Times (January 4, 2018)
- Priest Sexually Abused Boy during Confession Night in 1958, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 5, 2018)
- CONFIDENTIAL Deals Can Obscure Sexual Misconduct Allegations against Doctors As Cleveland Clinic Case Shows, by Jayne O'Donnell, USA Today (January 5, 2018)
- Judge Oks 2 Insurance Settlements in Diocese of Duluth�s Bankruptcy, by Tom Olsen, Forum News Service (January 5, 2018)
- Bishop Warns Parishioners about "Extremely Dangerous" Paedophile Ex Priest Living 150 Yards from Primary School, by Ciaran Murphy, Irish Mirror (January 5, 2018)
- The Role of the Apology in Abuse Redress Schemes, by Greg Rooney, Mediate.com (January 5, 2018)
- Priest Accused of Abusing Boys in Oc in the 80s Turns up in Peru, by Gustavo Arellano, L.A. Taco (January 5, 2018)
- Settlements with Insurers Pivotal for Bankrupt Duluth Diocese-lawyer, by Jim Christie, Reuters (January 4, 2018)
- Feste, Lusso, Escort Gay: Le Spese Pazze Del Parroco Con I Soldi Delle Offerte, in Secolo d'Italia (January 5, 2018)
- Don Euro, Chiesto IL Rinvio a Giudizio Per IL Sacerdote E Per IL Vescovo, by Maria Nudi, La Nazione (January 5, 2018)
- Archdiocese of Boston Reaches Settlement with Victim of Priest in Jamaica Plain, by David Ertischek, Jamaica Plain News (January 5, 2018)

January 6

- Ex-priest Admits to New Abuse in Saratoga County, by Robert Gavin, The Times-Union (January 5, 2018)
- Bishop's Letter to Schools Warns of "Dangerous Paedophile Priest", by Sarah MacDonald, Independent (January 6, 2018)
- Kansas Priest Will Not Return to Parish after Hiking Trip with Children, by Stan Finger and Katherine Burgess, Wichita Eagle (January 5, 2018)
- First Clergy Abuse Lawsuit of 2018 Seeks $10m, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (January 5, 2018)
- Bishop Warns Parishioners about "Extremely Dangerous" Paedophile Ex Priest Living 150 Yards from Primary School, by Ciaran Murphy, Irish Mirror (January 5, 2018)
- Audit Finds Archdiocese �substantially Compliant� with Clergy Abuse Settlement Terms, by Sarah Horner, Pioneer Press (January 5, 2018)
- Training Sessions to Help Tackle High Rate of Rape, Sexual Assault on Guam, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 6, 2018)
- Into Silence and Servitude � How American Girls Became Nuns, 1945-1965 by Brian Titley: Review, by Catriona Crowe, Irish Times (January 4, 2018)
- Former Priest Pleads Guilty in Child Sex Case, by Don Lehman, Post Star (January 5, 2018)
- Waterford Bishop Warns Local Schools of Paedophile Ex-priest's "Recent Activities", in The Journal (January 5, 2018)

January 7

- Damian Dignan, who publicly accused Cardinal George Pell of sexual abuse, has died, by Chanel Kinniburgh, Herald Sun (January 7, 2018)
- A sickness has infected the Catholic church in Scotland, by Kevin Mckenna, Guardian (January 06, 2018)
- Catholic church in Switzerland still dealing with abuse claims, in The SwissInfo (January 7, 2018)

January 8

- Pope Francis' trip to Chile, Peru may help restore trust in church, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 8, 2018)
- Church in Scotland Criticized for Not Meeting Abuse Victim Groups, in Crux (January 8, 2018)
- Four Lawsuits Filed Citing Church Sex Abuse, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (January 8, 2018)
- Two-thirds Say They Have Suffered "Spiritual Abuse" in Churches and Christian Organisations, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (January 8, 2018)
- Sale of Yona Seminary Could Help Church's Considerable Legal Fees, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (January 8, 2018)
- Ex Vittima Di Un Prete Accusa IL Papa: �perche Ha Fatto Scadere LA Commissione Anti Abusi?�, by Franca Giansoldati, Il Messaggero (January 5, 2018)
- It�s Time to Stop Singing Shlomo Carlebach�s Songs, by Sharon Rose Goldtzvik, Forward (January 7, 2018)
- Brouillard Abused Boys in Plain View of Other Victims, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 8, 2018)
- Oprah�s Inspiring Golden Globes Speech, in Irish Times (January 8, 2018)
- National Childcare Register: Dodgy Operators Named and Shamed Online, by Matthew Killoran, The Courier-Mail (January 5, 2018)
- Trust in Clergy in US Declines to Historic Low, Gallup Poll Finds, by Jardine Malado, Christian Times (January 8, 2018)
- George Pell Accuser Dies before Cardinal Faces Child Sexual Abuse Trial, by Melissa Davey, The Guardian (January 7, 2018)
- Nichols Probe : Loophole Doesn't Require Private Schools to Report Sexual Misconduct, by Dan Herbeck, Buffalo News (January 7, 2018)
- Agencies Work Together to Open Lenawee County Child Advocacy Center, by Lonnie Huhman, Daily Telegram (January 7, 2018)
- Retired Vic Priest in Court over Sex Abuse, in 9News (January 8, 2018)
- Tennessee Megachurch Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault, in Fox13Memphis (January 7, 2018)
- Memphis Megachurch Stands by Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teenager, by Dominique Mosbergen, Huffington Post (January 7, 2018)
- Former Texas Youth Minister Andy Savage Admits to Sexual Assault of Teen Girl, by Heather Leighton, Houston Chronicle (January 7, 2018)
- The Sexual Assault Epidemic No One Talks about, by Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio (January 8, 2018)
- Pressuring Harassers to Quit Can End up Protecting Them, by Katherine Ku, Washington Post (January 5, 2018)
- Chiesa Cattolica: 250 Casi Di Abusi Sessuali Segnalati in Sette Anni, in TIO (January 7, 2018)

January 9

- More than 1,000 churchgoers complain of spiritual abuse, by Olivia Rudgard, Telegraph (January 08, 2018)
- Texas church leader placed on leave in connection with Memphis pastor sex scandal, by Ron Maxey, USA Today (January 08, 2018)
- GuideStone summit to tackle cybersecurity, sexual abuse, by Ray Hayhurst, Baptist Standard (January 08, 2018)
- 4 former Boy Scouts file sex abuse lawsuits, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (January 08, 2018)
- Rose McGowan Blasts ‘Hollywood Fakery’ Of Black-Dress Protest At Golden Globes, by Ron Dicker, HuffingtPost (January 08, 2018)
- OPINION: The #TimesUp Anger the Golden Globes Black Dress Parade Can’t Hide, by Tim Teeman, Daily Beast (January 08, 2018)
- Nephew accuses archbishop, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (January 9, 2018)
- Associate pastor of Mascoutah church taken into police custody, by Kaley Johnson, Belleville News-Democrat (January 08, 2018)
- Oxfordshire vicar found guilty of spiritual abuse, by Marcus Jones, Premier. (January 08, 2018)
- Church of England finds vicar guilty of spiritual abuse of 15-year-old boy, by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (January 08, 2018)
- Abingdon vicar guilty of 'spiritually abusing' boy, in BBC News (January 08, 2018)
- Trial set in Berkeley County on lawsuit claiming Mormon church covered up abuse, by Matthew Umstead, Herald-Mail Media (January 08, 2018)
- Metro East priest accused of possessing child porn, in The KMOV (January 08, 2018)
- Catholic ex-priest refuses to speak at sexual abuse trial in Germany, in Deutsche Welle (January 9, 2018)
- TENSIONS AHEAD OF PAPAL VISIT TO CHILE, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (January 9, 2018)
- Retired teacher is jailed for indecent assaults, by Roger Williams, Kingsbridge and Salcombe Gazette (January 08, 2018)
- Cardinal Pell accuser dies before sexual abuse trial begins, in Catholic News Agency (January 08, 2018)

January 10

- Publicly Accused Priests, Brothers, Sisters, and Deacons in Chile, in BishopAccountability.org (January 10, 2018)
- A Pastor Admitted a Past ‘sexual Incident’ with a Teen, Saying He Was ‘deeply Sorry.’ His Congregation Gave Him a Standing Ovation., by Kyle Swenson, Washington Post (January 10, 2018)
- Indonesia's Alleged Paedophile Scandal, in UCANews (January 10, 2018)
- Polygamist Leader Warren Jeffs Is Accused of Horrific Sex Abuse — Again — and People on the Utah-arizona Line May Have to Pay — Again, by Nate Carlisle, Salt Lake Tribune (January 10, 2018)
- Cardinal Pell Living at Sydney Seminary Ahead of Historic Sex Abuse Hearing, in CNN (January 10, 2018)
- #metoo Campaign Triggers Horrid Memories for Miami Women, by Brenda Medina, Miami Herald (January 10, 2018)
- LILLYBROOKE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OPENS, by Keith Kinnaird, Priest River Times (January 10, 2018)
- 'Catastrophic institutional failure' can be fixed, by Kieran Tapsell, National Catholic Reporter (January 09, 2018)
- Catholic priest is charged with 16 counts of child porn and meth possession after police received an anonymous tip, by Keith Griffith, Daily Mail (January 10, 2018)
- Prosecutor seeks 15 years in prison for Russian priest charged with pedophilia, by Mikhail Telekhov, RAPSI (January 10, 2018)
- Associate Pastor charged with possession of child pornography, by Chris Smith, FOX2 Now (January 09, 2018)
- Church in Scotland criticized for failure to meet with clergy abuse victim groups, by Lorraine Caballero, Christian Daily (January 10, 2018)
- Pastor Andy Savage Apologizes For "Sexual Incident" With Teen Girl, But It’s Her Response You Need To Hear, by Madhuri Sathish, Bustle (January 10, 2018)
- Archdiocese alerts Vatican, by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (January 10, 2018)
- Archdiocese alerts Vatican about new allegation against Apuron, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 10, 2018)
- New Whistleblower Site FaithLeaks Releases Confidential Documents About Child Sexual Abuse in Jehovah’s Witnesses Community, by Jennings Brown, Gizmodo (January 10, 2018)
- Child care home abuse denial ‘should be made a crime’, in The Evening Express (January 10, 2018)
- Clergy abuse victims haunted by sex harassment news, in Associated Press (January 09, 2018)
- Metro East priest facing more than 15 child pornography charges, in The KMOV (January 08, 2018)
- Top-Tier Gymnast Maggie Nichols Says Larry Nassar Sexually Abused Her, Too, by Alanna Vagianos, HuffingtPost (January 09, 2018)
- Vatican takes over scandal-hit Catholic society on eve of pope's trip to Peru, in Associated Press (January 10, 2018)
- Vatican takes over Peru-based movement on eve of pope's trip, in Tampa Bay Times (January 10, 2018)
- Church: Guam archbishop faces new sexual assault allegation, in Associated Press (January 09, 2018)
- George Pell's lawyers given ABC interviews in relation to child sexual abuse allegations, in Australian Associated Press (January 10, 2018)
- Las 80 denuncias por abuso sexual que ha enfrentado la Iglesia en Chile, by Sebastián Labrín And Juan Pablo Sallaberry, La Tercera (January 09, 2018)
- Organización que investiga abusos sexuales en la Iglesia critica a Ezzati por minimizar denuncias, by Claudia Soto, La Tercera (January 10, 2018)
- Ad Portas de Visita Papal: Lanzan Nómina de Religiosos Acusados de Abusos en Chile, by Giselle Saure, La Nacion (January 10, 2018)
- Organización lanza sitio con casos de sacerdotes chilenos acusados de abuso sexual, in El Dínamo (January 10, 2018)
- ONG estadounidense revela casos de abuso sexual por parte de sacerdotes chilenos, in Agence France Presse via 24 Horas (January 10, 2018)
- ONG de EEUU lanzó listado con más de 80 casos de clérigos involucrados en abusos en, by Guido Focacci And Aristeo Andrés, Bio Bio Chile (January 10, 2018)
- Pope Francis to face protests in Chile over bishop appointment, by Dave Sherwood, Reuters (January 10, 2018)

January 11

- Investigadora Norteamericana Destroza Al Clero Catolico Chileno: “tratan Bien a Abusadores, Pero Son Muy Duros Con Victimas”, in El Ciudadano (January 10, 2018)
- El Vaticano Anuncio LA Intervencion Del Grupo Catolico En Peru, in El Universal (January 11, 2018)
- Ahead of Trip, Pope Orders Takeover of Catholic Group in Peru, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 10, 2018)
- Amid Abuse Allegations, Vatican Names Trustee to Lead Sodalitium, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service via The Pilot (January 10, 2018)
- Papa Francisco Ordena Intervenir El Sodalicio De Vida Cristiana, Institucion Controladora De LA U. Gabriela Mistral, by Camila Bustamente, El Monstrador (January 11, 2018)
- Comunicado De LA Oficina De Prensa De LA Santa Sede, 10.01.2018, in Vatican Press Office (January 10, 2018)
- Pope Tabs Colombian Bishop to Oversee Lay Catholic Society Amid Ongoing Crisis, by Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register (January 10, 2018)
- Comunicado, in Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana (January 10, 2018)
- Papa Francisco Envia Fuerte Senal Sobre Abusos a Menores, by A. Tapia and C. Mardones, La Tercera (January 11, 2018)
- Con Critica a Ezzati, Ong Publico Lista De 80 Religiosos Acusados De Abuso Sexual En Chile, in Cooperativa (January 10, 2018)
- Divulgan Sitio Web Con Religiosos Abusadores Chilenos, by Eva Vergara, Associated Press via El Nuevo Herald in Miami (January 10, 2018)
- Apuron's Nephew Says He Was Raped by the Archbishop As a Teen, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 11, 2018)

January 12

- Pope Letter Details Concern over Chile Bishop, by Eva Vergara and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via Washington Post (January 11, 2018)
- Former Priest Peter Waters to Stand Trial on Historic Sex Abuse Charges, by Adam Cooper, The Age (January 12, 2018)
- Will the Pope Address Sexual Abuse in the Chilean Church?, by Ariel Dorfman, New York Times (January 12, 2018)
- Felipe Berrios: No Entiendo Por Que El Papa No Se Reune Con Las Victimas De Karadima, in Cooperativa (January 11, 2018)
- Vocero De Laicos De Osorno: "Donde El Papa Este En Santiago Vamos a Estar Nosotros", by Francesca Cassinelli, 24 Horas (January 9, 2018)
- Carta Abierta De James Hamilton a Francisco, in Clinic Online (January 8, 2018)
- In Kck Priest Trial, the Child Alleging Abuse Had These Bikers on Her Side, by Rick Montgomery, Kansas City Star (January 10, 2018)

January 13

- Carta Del Papa Francisco Al Comite Permanente De LA Conferencia Episcopal De Chile Sobre El Obispo Juan De LA Cruz Barros Madrid De Osorno, in Religion Digital (January 10, 2018)
- Ezzati Y Ataques a Iglesias: "Quiere Decir Que LA Visita Del Papa Es Tan Valiosa Que a Algunos No Les Gusta", in 24 Horas (January 12, 2018)
- Carta del Papa de 2015 reabre polémica por obispo Barros, by C. Reyes Y P. Castillo, La Tercera (January 13, 2018)
- Ezzati descarta participación en carta enviada por Papa a Conferencia Episcopal por obispo Barros, by Alejandra Jara, La Tercera (January 12, 2018)
- Según Estudio, Chile es el país de América Latina que peor evalúa al Papa, by Rodrigo Retamal, La Tercera (January 12, 2018)
- Revelan una carta del papa Francisco en la que expone el plan del Vaticano para lidiar con los abusos sexuales de un cura en Chile, in The Infobae (January 12, 2018)
- El Nuncio en Chile "complicó y bloqueó" la renuncia de Juan Barros, by Jesús Bastante, Religión Digital (January 12, 2018)
- Ezzati por acusaciones de encubrimiento y carta del Papa: “He actuado con mucha verdad, a pesar de lo que digan algunas mentes desquiciadas en EE.UU.”, in El Mostrador (January 12, 2018)
- Carta revela que Papa Francisco recomendó dar año sabático a obispo Barros para bajar la tensión sobre casos de abusos sexuales, in El Mostrador (January 12, 2018)
- New London Man Alleging Priest Abuse Receives $900K Settlement, by Andrew Denney, Connecticut Law Tribune (January 12, 2018)
- Priest Added to Clergy List, by Matt Demczyk, KNSI (January 12, 2018)
- Man told to 'shut up' after alleging sexual abuse by priest at group home: lawsuit, by Cameron Maclean, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (January 12, 2018)
- 3 men allege Oregon coast priest abused them as children, sue for $29M, by Aimee Green, Oregonian (January 10, 2018)
- 3 men sue Archdiocese of Portland alleging sex abuse in North Bend, by Tim Epperson, World (January 11, 2018)
- Abingdon vicar Timothy Davis 'spiritually abused' teenage boy, tribunal finds, by Sophie Grubb, Oxford Mail (January 09, 2018)
- St. Louis area priest charged with 16 counts of child porn and possession of meth, by Kaley Johnson, Kansas City Star (January 10, 2018)
- Sex abuse, political turmoil overshadow pope in Chile, Peru, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 12, 2018)
- 3 Chile churches firebombed, president calls for ‘respect’, by Eva Vergara And Peter Prengaman, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 12, 2018)
- Laicos de Osorno: No nos prestaremos para un lavado de imagen durante la visita del papa, in Cooperativa (January 13, 2018)
- Anne Barrett-Doyle sobre obispo Barros: “Debería salir, pero no tenemos esperanza de que eso ocurra”, by Maximiliano Alarcón, Radio Universidad de Chile (January 10, 2018)

January 14

- Agonizing Question for Irish: What to Do With Children’s Remains?, by Dan Barry, New York Times (January 13, 2018)
- As Pope Francis Heads to Chile and Peru, Argentina Feels Snubbed, Again, by Daniel Politijan, New York Times (January 14, 2018)
- Shamed priest will be quizzed at child abuse inquiry, by Gordon Blackstock, Sunday Post (January 14, 2018)
- He claimed sexual abuse by Catholic leaders, but a judge wasn't convinced, by Mitch Mitchell, Star-Telegram (January 11, 2018)
- Pontífice visitará tumba del “obispo de los pobres”, by Rivera And Y. Moya, La Tercera (January 14, 2018)
- Laicos de Osorno pidieron la salida del obispo Barros con una velatón en Santiago, in La Nacion (January 12, 2018)
- Ciudadanos realizan velatón en las afueras de Catedral de Santiago exigiendo salida de obispo Barros, in The 24 Horas (January 14, 2018)
- Víctimas de Karadima lideran velatón en la Catedral de Santiago por miles de abusos sexuales, in The ADNradio (January 14, 2018)
- Vocero de los Laicos y Obispo de Osorno: "La tolerancia cero del Papa es tolerancia infinita", in The 24 Horas (January 14, 2018)
- Anne Barrett-Doyle elaboró lista con 78 casos de abusos de la Iglesia en Chile, by Rodrigo Sepúlveda S., Las Últimas Noticias (January 14, 2018)

January 15

- Priests clash over ‘sinister’ advice for meeting bishops, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (January 15, 2018)
- Pope seeks to turn tide of Chilean church bruised by scandal, by Nicole Winfield And Eva Vergara, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 15, 2018)
- Disgraced priest to give evidence at Scottish child abuse inquiry, by John Jeffay, Scotsman (January 15, 2018)
- Pope's visit to Peru and Chile casts harsh light on handling of sexual abuse cases, by Dan Collyns And Piotr Kozak, Guardian (January 12, 2018)
- Clergy abuse database releases new names in Chile, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 10, 2018)
- Dangerous to believe worst of abuse behind us, says bishop, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (January 14, 2018)
- Pope will highlight indigenous issues and the Amazon during his trip to South America, by Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Tracy Wilkinson, And Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times (January 15, 2018)
- AP Explains: Catholic Church in Chile weakened by scandal, by Peter Prengaman, Associated Press via WRAL (January 15, 2018)
- El Papa Francisco aseguró que su visita a Chile “no será difícil”, by La Tercera, La Tercera (January 14, 2018)
- A newly-begun journey, an already-written script, and the “unexpected”, by Gianni Valente, La Stampa / Vatican Insider (January 15, 2018)
- Sudamérica, el terreno conocido del Papa Francisco, by Antonio Frieser R., La Tercera (January 14, 2018)
- El Papa inicia un viaje que “no será simple”, según el Vaticano, by Juan Paulo Iglesias, La Tercera (January 14, 2018)
- Card. Parolin: il 2018 di Francesco all’insegna di giovani e famiglia, by Alessandro Gisotti, Vatican News [Vatican's recently launched consolidated news service] (January 15, 2018)
- Church Credibility in Focus As Pope Heads for Latin America, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 14, 2018)
- Statement Regarding Rev. Jonathan Shelley, by Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Website (January 11, 2018)

January 16

- Anger Over Clerical Sex Abuse Awaits Pope in Chile, by Ryan Dube And Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (January 16, 2018)
- Pope, in Chile, expresses 'pain and shame' over Church sex abuse scandal, by Philip Pullella And Dave Sherwood, Reuters (January 16, 2018)
- The Pope, “Pain and shame for the irreparable damage caused to children, by Andrea Tornielli, La Stampa / Vatican Insider (January 16, 2018)
- The Latest: Small crowds greet pope on first visit to Chile, in Associated Press via WSB-TV (January 15, 2018)
- Pope Francis begs forgiveness for Chile priest sex abuse, in Associated Press via NBC (January 16, 2018)
- Pope Francis apologizes for clergy sex abuse in Chile: Response by Anne Barrett Doyle, co-director, BishopAccountability.org, on The BishopAccountability.org (January 16, 2018)
- Pope begs forgiveness for ‘irreparable’ harm from sex abuse, by Peter Prengaman And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 16, 2018)
- Carta del Papa revela preocupaciones sobre obispo chileno, by Eva Vergara And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via HoustChronicle (January 11, 2018)
- Why Pope Francis's trip to Chile poses a challenge, by Eva Ontiveros, BBC (January 16, 2018)
- Pope Francis addresses authorities in Chile: Full text, by Pope Francis, Vatican News (January 16, 2018)
- Papa: Veo con preocupación comunidades que quieren mostrarse más que tocar la realidad, in The Cooperativa (January 16, 2018)
- Laicos de Osorno y víctimas de Karadima se manifiestan en las cercanías de la Catedral, in The Cooperativa (January 16, 2018)
- “The laypersons don’t have to parrot back whatever we say”, by Andrea Tornielli, La Stampa / Vatican Insider (January 16, 2018)
- In Chile, pope met with protests, passion and skepticism, by Nicole Winfield And Eva Vergara, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 15, 2018)
- Papa Francisco en Chile: dura crítica de la esposa del ex presidente Eduadro Frei a Bergoglio: "No le creo nada", in The Clarin (January 16, 2018)
- In Chile, Pope Francis Apologizes for ‘Irreparable Damage’ Caused by Sexual Abuse, by Ernesto Londoño, New York Times (January 16, 2018)
- Francis tells Chile's clergy to seek pardon for abuse and betrayed trust, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 16, 2018)
- The Latest: Pope meets with Chileans abused by priests, in Associated Press via Washington Post (January 16, 2018)
- Pope Francis plans talks with Pinochet dictatorship victims during Chile visit, in The Independent (January 11, 2018)
- Byrnes closes theological institute, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (January 16, 2018)
- Lawsuit dismissed against late priest, former Notre Dame principal, by Claire Kowalick, Times-Record (January 15, 2018)
- Barros, entre la renuncia y la rehabilitación, by Juan Paulo Iglesias, La Tercera (January 16, 2018)
- Berríos y Puga rechazan presencia de Juan Barros en misa papal, by Paula Campos, diarioUchile (January 16, 2018)
- Obispo Barros Tras Participar en Homilía del Papa: “Se Han Dicho Muchas Mentiras Respecto de lo Mío”, by Rodrigo Pérez Maldonado, La Nación (January 16, 2018)
- Anne Barrett-Doyle: "Cuando un obispo chileno pase un día en la cárcel, van a haber cambios en la iglesia chilena", by Cristian Aránguiz, AméricaEconomía (January 16, 2018)
- Obispo encubridor de pederastas estuvo en misa del Papa, in El Comercio (January 16, 2018)
- 'Child Victims Act' would bring hidden predators to justice, by Kathryn Robb, Poughkeepsie Journal (January 16, 2018)
- Pope meets victims of child sexual abuse in Chile, 'cries with them', by Philip Pullella And Dave Sherwood, Reuters (January 16, 2018)
- Pope meets with abuse survivors, weeps with them in Chile, by Peter Prengerman And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 16, 2018)

January 17

- Pope Francis Meets with Sex Abuse Victims in Chile, in Catholic News Agency (January 16, 2018)
- Pope Francis Meets Sex Abuse Victims in Chile, in BBC (January 17, 2018)
- Abuse Survivor Confronts Gymnastics Doctor: ‘i Have Been Coming for You for a Long Time’, by Kyle Swenson, Washington Post (January 17, 2018)
- German Diocese of Trier to Pay €450,000 to Church Abuse Victims, by David Martin, Deutsche Welle (January 15, 2018)
- Leadership Style, a Comparison between Dr. King and Pope Francis, by Ken Briggs, National Catholic Reporter (January 16, 2018)
- Carolyn Bennett Asks Catholic Groups to Allow Residential School Survivors to Have Documents Outlining Abuse Made Public, by Gloria Galloway, Globe and Mail (January 15, 2018)
- Former Perth Catholic School Teacher on Historic Child Sex Abuse Charges, in Perth Now (January 16, 2018)
- No basta solo pedir perdón, by Augusto álvarez Rodrich, La República (January 17, 2018)
- Víctimas de Karadima y reunión del papa Francisco: "No fuimos invitados", by Alberto González And Nicole Martinez, BioBioChile (January 17, 2018)
- Confirman reunión reservada del Papa con víctimas de abusos sexuales por religiosos, by Alberto González, BioBioChile (January 16, 2018)
- La visita del papa a Perú vuelve a poner a la luz los casos de abuso en el Sodalicio, by Silvia Viñas, EW YORK (NY)New York Times (en español) (January 16, 2018)
- Texto y video: Saludo del Papa a los jóvenes de Chile en el Santuario de Maipú, in ACI Prensa / EWTN (January 17, 2018)

January 18

- Priest Found Guilty of Violent Sex Acts with Children at Orthodox Christian Youth Camps, by Cristina Maza, Newsweek (January 17, 2018)
- Armidale Detectives Investigating New Report of Alleged Historical Abuse by Retired Armidale Priest David Joseph Perrett, by Breanna Chillingworth, Armidale Express (January 18, 2018)
- Cardinal Law, Disgraced Figure in Church Abuse Scandal, Dies, in Express Newsline (January 18, 2018)
- Victimas De Abusos En Peru Piden Al Papa Que Se Haga Justicia, in Deutsche Welle (January 18, 2018)
- Papa Francisco : Plan De Seguridad Incluye LA Prohibicion De Marchas, in La Republica (January 18, 2018)
- LA Iglesia Oculta Casos Como El Del Sodalicio a Nivel Mundial, by Martin Calderon, La Republica (January 18, 2018)
- Papa Francisco Defiende a Barros: "No Hay Una Sola Prueba En Contra De El, Solo Hay Calumnias", in Cooperativa (January 18, 2018)
- Cnn Prime : Un Gesto Necesario, by Monica Rincon, CNN Chile (January 10, 2018)

January 19

- Pope Shocks Chile by Accusing Sex Abuse Victims of Slander, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via Mercury News (January 18, 2018)
- A Blot on Ireland’s Past, Facing Demolition, by Ed O'Loughlinjan, New York Times (January 15, 2018)
- Pope’s Defense of Chilean Bishop in Sex Abuse Scandal Causes Outrage, by Pascale Bonnefoy and Austin Ramzy, New York Times (January 19, 2018)
- Edmundites to Pay up in Priest Sex-abuse Lawsuit, by Adam Silverman, Free Press (January 18, 2018)
- Blame Tough Lives of Priests" Victims on Economy, Not Abuse, Says Church, by Gabrielle Fahmy, CBC (January 17, 2018)
- Pope Francis "Slander" Comment Angers Chile Abuse Victims, in BBC (January 19, 2018)
- Pope Francis Shocks Chile by Accusing Sex Abuse Victims of Slander, by Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today (January 18, 2018)

January 20

- The Pope Causes More Pain for Priests’ Victims, in New York Times (January 20, 2018)
- Pope Francis, Company Man, by Kevin Cullen, Boston Globe (January 20, 2018)
- The Pope Asks for Forgiveness on Sex Abuse. but He Refuses to Act., by Editorial Board, Washington Post (January 20, 2018)
- Pope Francis Accuses Bishop's Critics of Slander, Riling Sex Abuse Victims in Chile, by Bill Chappell, NPR (January 19, 2018)
- Ex-priest, Diocese Sued over Alleged Abuse, by Jim Therrien, Bennington Banner (January 19, 2018)
- Vermont Group Part of Connecticut Priest Abuse Settlement, in Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (January 19, 2018)
- Church conservatives question pope’s airborne nuptials, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 20, 2018)
- One After Another, Athletes Face Larry Nassar and Recount Sexual Abuse, by Scott Cacciola And Christine Hauser, New York Times (January 19, 2018)
- Sexual abuse allegations against former local priest confirmed, by Brittany Zegers, Excelsior Springs Standard (January 19, 2018)
- Clergy Abuse Advocates Fear Pope Francis Is Making It Harder for Victims to Speak Up, by Carol Kuruvilla, HuffingtPost (January 19, 2018)
- Pope’s Defense of Chilean Bishop in Sex Abuse Scandal Causes Outrage, by Pascale Bonnefoy And Austin Ramzy, New York Times (January 19, 2018)
- Paedophile ex-priest ‘sorry’ for abusing four boys, by Chris Marshall, Scotsman (January 20, 2018)

January 21

- Statement by Cardinal O’Malley, by Cardinal Sean O'malley., BostGlobe (January 20, 2018)
- Cardinal O’Malley: Pope’s words ‘a source of great pain’ for abuse survivors, in Catholic News Agency (January 20, 2018)
- Scandals Swirl Around Pope Francis: Sex Abuse, Child Porn, Cocaine and Corruption, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (January 19, 2018)
- ‘Calumny,’ yes, but the right object?, by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (January 20, 2018)
- Papal adviser Cardinal Sean O'Malley rebukes Pope Francis for abuse comments, in Deutsche Welle (January 21, 2018)
- O’Malley: ‘Great pain’ from pope’s abuse comments ‘understandable’, in The Crux (January 20, 2018)
- Cardinal O'Malley: Pope caused 'great pain' for abuse survivors in Chile, by Josh Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 21, 2018)
- Piden al papa Francisco investigar a clérigos acusados en Perú, in Diario Correa (January 18, 2018)
- Activistas en Perú piden cárcel para curas que cometen abusos sexuales, by Redacción Publimetro, Publimetro (January 18, 2018)
- Pope Wraps Latin America Trip Haunted by Chile Abuse Scandal, by Nicole Winfield And Christine Armario, Associated Press via NBC-TV Dallas-Fort Worth (January 21, 2018)
- The Latest: Police: 1.2M turn out for Pope's last Peru Mass, in Associated Press via Boston Herald (January 21, 2018)
- Child sex abuse inquiry to query whether Gove asked about investigation, by Owen Bowcott, Guardian (January 21, 2018)
- O’Malley’s ‘rebuke’ of pope on sex abuse stirs wide reaction, by Inés San Martín, Crux (January 21, 2018)
- Key cardinal rebukes pope over abuse comment in rare move, by Philip Pullella And Caroline Stauffer, Reuters (January 20, 2018)
- La gira en Chile del Papa se convierte en la peor de sus cinco años de pontificado, by Sergio Rubin, Clarin (January 18, 2018)
- El papa Francisco en tierra de nadie, by Rafael Gumucio, EW YORK (NY)New York Times (en español) (January 21, 2018)

January 22

- Pope Lauds Peru’s Young, but Stays Silent on Church Sex Abuse, by Marcelo Rochabrún And Andrea Zarate, New York Times (January 21, 2018)
- Cardinal rebukes pope over Chile ‘slander’ comments on abuse, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via WashingtPost (January 20, 2018)
- Cardinal O’Malley speaks out against pope’s comment to sex abuse victims in Chile, by Evan Allen, BostGlobe (January 20, 2018)
- Cardinal Sean O’Malley chastises Pope Francis on Chile abuse: Says comments ‘abandon’ survivors, by Brian Dowling, BostHerald (January 21, 2018)
- Guam archbishop denies allegations of rape, sexual abuse, in Catholic News Agency via Crux (January 21, 2018)
- Dismissive words on abuse scandal cast pall over pope’s trip, by Christine Armario, Associated Press (January 22, 2018)
- After Pope Francis outrages sex abuse victims, top adviser questions pope’s words, by Michael J. O’loughlin, America Magazine (January 20, 2018)
- Pope Francis asks forgiveness from sexual abuse victims but reaffirms support for Bishop Barros, by Gerard O’connell, America Magazine (January 22, 2018)
- Pope regrets word choice on abuse in Chile, but stands by contested bishop, by Inés San Martín, Crux (January 22, 2018)
- Pope apologizes to sex abuse victims, defends accused Chilean bishop, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service (January 22, 2018)
- Contrite pope apologises for sexual abuse comments that 'wounded many', by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 22, 2018)

January 23

- Presentation High Alums Launch Website to Tell Stories of Sexual Misconduct in Their Own Words, by Michael Bott And Vicky Nguyen, NBC Bay Area - KNTV (January 22, 2018)
- Pope Apologizes to Abuse Victims but Again Doubts Them, by Jason Horowitz, New York Times (January 22, 2018)
- Former Catholic priest, acquitted of abuse, granted custody of son, by Greg Garrison, AL.com (January 22, 2018)
- Pope apologises to sex abuse victims but repeats defence of bishop accused of protecting priest, in The TelegraphJanuary 22, 2018 (January 23, 2018)
- Smyllum resident wants church held responsible for abuse, in The BBC (January 23, 2018)
- Pope partially apologizes to Chilean abuse victims, but still backs controversial bishop, by Rick Noack, WashingtPost (January 23, 2018)
- Obispo Barros debe renunciar, by Sergio Bitar, Cooperativa (January 23, 2018)
- Make Pres Safe, in Make Pres Safe (January 22, 2018)
- Victim Statements at Nassar Sentencing - Live Stream and Previous Days, by Dave Bartkowiak Jr., Ken Haddad, Nick Monacelli, ClickOnDetroit.com (January 23, 2018)
- Jesuitas Confirman Condena Contra Sacerdote Que Habría Abusado De Viñuela, in La Nación (January 23, 2018)
- Falta de recursos impidió querella contra Barros, by Paula Yévenes And Camila Mardones, La Tercera (January 23, 2018)
- Las causas donde aparece Juan Barros, by S. Rodríguez Y S. Vedoya, La Tercera (January 19, 2018)
- Priest fights witness subpoena in child sex abuse trial: Clergy member claims alleged victim's confession is confidential, by Mike Deforest, WKMG News 6 (January 22, 2018)

January 24

- The Guilty Soul of Pope Francis, by Ariel Dorfman, New York Review of Books (January 24, 2018)
- Francis" Comments on Allegations against Bishop Barros Make Little Sense, by Michael Sean Winters Vatican, National Catholic Reporter (January 24, 2018)
- We Need to Defeat the Wolves. Interview with Peter Saunders, by Agata Diduszko-Zyglewska, Political Critique (January 24, 2018)
- Nuns 'sorry' over Smyllum abuse claims, in BBC News (January 24, 2018)
- For Pope Francis, Fake News Goes Back to the Garden of Eden, by Jason Horowitz, New York Times (January 24, 2018)
- Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service via CatholicPhilly.com (January 24, 2018)
- Chilean survivor of clergy sex abuse denies he is lying, by Heidi Schlumpf And Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter (January 24, 2018)
- We have lived this story before. And yet, here we are, by Yvonne Abraham, BostGlobe (January 24, 2018)

January 25

- Why Francis Sometimes May Be a Prophet without Honor in His Own Land, by John L. Allen, Crux (January 25, 2018)
- Controversial Proposal to Compensate Abusers Who Also Were Victims, by Miles Kemp, The Advertiser (January 25, 2018)
- Lawmakers Want to Give Sex Abuse Victims from Decades Past the Chance to File Suit, by Lynn Kawano, Hawaii News Now (January 25, 2018)
- The Pope Is Defending a Bishop Accused of Witnessing Abuse. What Do His Words Mean to Survivors?, in PBS Newshour (January 23, 2018)
- The Women Who Were Abused by Larry Nassar Aren’t Done Sharing Their Stories, by Alice Park, TIME magazine (January 25, 2018)
- Pope Francis Offers Partial Apology to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims after Demand for ‘proof’, by Carol Kuruvilla, HuffPost (January 23, 2018)
- Why Do Institutions Protect Themselves Instead of Us?, by Jon Keller, WBZ-TV Boston (January 25, 2018)
- Pope Wants Journalism like the Catholic Church Wants Child Sex Abuse Probes: Slow, Aimless..., by Shaun Nichols, The Register (January 24, 2018)
- Church Bankruptcy Mediator Steps down, by Martin Moylan, Minnesota Public Radio (January 24, 2018)
- What Would You Do If You Had a Chance to Protect Young Girls?, by Matthew Gagnon, Bangor Daily News (January 24, 2018)
- Amid #metoo, Evangelicals Grapple with Misconduct in Their Own Churches, by Tom Gjelten, National Public Radio (January 24, 2018)
- Sex Abuse Prevention to Feature at Vatican’s Family Meeting, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via The Republic (January 25, 2018)
- Pope Francis" Blind Spot on Sexual Abuse, by Thomas Reese, Religion News Service via National Catholic Reporter (January 25, 2018)
- Stormont Stalemate Means Abuse Victims Dying without Justice - Diocese, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (January 25, 2018)
- Church Defrocks Former St. Peter-marian Headmaster Named in Sex-abuse Suit, by Mark Sullivan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (January 25, 2018)

January 26

- Stop Private Schools" Ability to "Pass the Trash" and Ignore Staff Sex Abuse Suspicions, in Journal News (January 26, 2018)
- After Stumble in South America, What Does Pope Francis" Papacy Mean for Catholics and the World?, by Sara Coello, Dallas News (January 25, 2018)
- With Larry Nassar Sentenced, Focus Is on What Michigan State Knew, by Mitch Smith and Anemona Hartocollis, New York Times (January 25, 2018)
- More Heads Should Roll over Gymnastics Scandal, in Miami Herald (January 26, 2018)
- Minnesota Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, in Associated Press via KAALtv.com (January 25, 2018)
- Archdiocese Suspends West Metro Priest; Sheriff Investigating Sexual Misconduct Allegation, by Nick Woltman, Pioneer Press (January 25, 2018)
- Carver Priest Removed from St. Nicholas Catholic Church Following Allegation of Inappropriate Conduct, by Alex Chhith, Chaska Herald (January 24, 2018)
- Pope Francis Asks Forgiveness from Sexual Abuse Victims but Reaffirms Support for Bishop Barros, by Gerard O’Connell, America (January 22, 2018)
- Shame on Pope Francis for Casting Doubt on Clergy-abuse Victims, by Mary Dispenza, Seattle Times (January 26, 2018)
- Vatican Defrocks Peter J. Inzerillo, Priest Accused in Sex Assaults in Massachusetts Dating Back Decades, by Phil Demers, MassLive.com (January 26, 2018)
- Nearly 80 Clergy Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Chile: Ngo, in Agence France Presse (January 10, 2018)
- Larry Nassar Shouldn't Be the Only One Going to Jail, by Michael Dolce, The Guardian (January 26, 2018)
- Reverend William L. Butler, in Legacy.com (January 26, 2018)
- Judge Slashes Priest’s $2 Million Bail in Child-porn, Meth Case, by Dana Rieck, Belleville News-Democrat (January 26, 2018)

January 27

- Statement Regarding Rev. Thomas Joseph, by Bernard A. Hebda, Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis (January 23, 2018)
- Carver Priest Removed from Ministry, Investigated for Alleged Misconduct, by Jean Hopfensperger, Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 24, 2018)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct during Private Mass in Mendota Heights, by S. M. Chavey, St. Paul Pioneer Press (January 24, 2018)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of Minnesota Woman during Private Mass, in KMSP-TV (Fox 9) (January 24, 2018)
- Attorneys for Catholic Church Abuse Victims Say Diocese Has Funds for Settlement, by Rob Rogers, Billings Gazette (January 27, 2018)
- On One Issue in Particular, Pope Francis Is Far from Infallible, by Michael Coren, Globe and Mail (January 27, 2018)
- In Church, Confessing to Sexual Abuse Can Win You a Standing Ovation, by Neil J. Young, HuffPost (January 27, 2018)
- Child safety center says Pope's 'failure' in Chile also an opportunity, in The Crux (January 27, 2018)
- Editorial: Sexual abuse, sports and a betrayal of trust, in The Newsday (January 27, 2018)
- Op-Ed: The Price I Paid for Taking On Larry Nassar, by Rachel Denhollander, New York Times (January 26, 2018)
- Editorial: Sexual abuse claims must be acted upon, in The Copper Era (Greenlee County AZ) (January 23, 2018)
- As Sicily abuse trial nears, it’s a case of whom to believe, by Claire Giangravè, Crux (January 24, 2018)
- Former Catholic priest who served parishes in Fitchburg and Leominster is defrocked by Pope Francis, in Fitchburg (MA) Sentinel & Enterprise (January 27, 2018)
- Editorial: Church Must Keep Clergy Sex-Abuse Reforms on Track, in National Catholic Register (January 26, 2018)
- The bishop, the priest, and the sins of omission, by Farrah Tomazin, Age (January 28, 2018)
- Southern Baptist Convention Added to Sexual Abuse Suit Against Former Judge Paul Pressler, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (January 26, 2018)
- WHY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH NEEDS A #METOO MOMENT, by Corey Barnett, World ReligiNews (January 27, 2018)
- Chile court clears ex-Catholic bishop of sex crime charges, in Santiago Times (January 27, 2018)
- Opinion: Larry Nassar Is a Familiar Monster, by Frank Bruni, New York Times (January 27, 2018)

January 28

- Inside the Trial of Former Priest Charged with 1960 Murder of Texas Schoolteacher, by Lourdes Aguiar, Josh Gaynor And Ruth Chenetz, 48 Hours - CBS News (January 27, 2018)
- Chile controversy contrasts with image of Pope Francis as a leveler, by Ken Briggs, National Catholic Reporter (January 23, 2018)
- Meet the 71-year-old Catholic priest who wants his church to repeal the celibacy rule, by Peter Swindon, Sunday Herald (January 27, 2018)
- Diocese lacks transparency in finances, report says, by Rosa Salter Rodriguez, Journal Gazette (January 28, 2018)
- Interview with Spotlight's Michael Rezendes, by Smitha Verma, Financial Express (January 28, 2018)
- Actress Tina Alexis Allen uncovers life of lies, childhood abuse in memoir, by Jacqueline Cutler, New York Daily News (January 28, 2018)
- Homosexual Ex-Bishop Declared Innocent Of Sex Crimes, by Joshua Gill, Daily Caller (January 27, 2018)
- Editorial: Government's proposed abuse inquiry doesn't go far enough, in The Press [Wellington, New Zealand] (January 29, 2018)
- Opinion: Roll on, presses, roll on, by Katy Burns, Concord Monitor (NH) (January 28, 2018)
- Foss: Too many people enabled Larry Nassar's abuse, by Sara Foss, Daily Gazette (Schenectady NY) (January 27, 2018)

January 29

- Editorial: Pope Francis missteps, in Toledo Blade (January 29, 2018)
- Opinion: Catholics’ faith in Francis is misplaced, by Margery Eagan, BostGlobe (January 29, 2018)
- Opinion: Pope Francis' blind spot on sexual abuse, by Thomas Reese, National Catholic Reporter (January 25, 2018)
- Dianne Williamson: Some lessons still to learn for church, by Dianne Williamson, Telegram & Gazette (January 27, 2018)
- Four men allege sex abuse by NM priests, by Katy Barnitz, Albuquerque Journal (January 29, 2018)
- Church offering program for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, in Seymour Tribune (January 29, 2018)
- First Larry Nassar Accuser Says Going Public Cost Her Friends, Her Church and 'Every Shred of Privacy', by Samantha Cooney, TIME Magazine (January 26, 2018)
- Bishop Gerard Hanna: The bishop, the priest, and the sins of omission, by Farrah Tomazin, Area News (January 29, 2018)
- Catholic Bishop trying to stop the deportation of paedophile priest Finian Egan, by Keith Moor, Herald Sun (January 28, 2018)
- Pope apologizes for comments, defends bishop, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 26, 2018)

January 30

- Sister posts bond for priest accused of having child porn after judge reduces bail, by Dana Rieck, Belleville News-Democrat (January 29, 2018)
- Child sexual abuse: Pakistan breaks the silence, in Agenzia Fides (January 25, 2018)
- MSU critic faces allegation of inappropriate relationship from former student, by Gina Kaufman And Jim Schaefer, Detroit Free Press (January 29, 2018)
- An iconic rock on Michigan State's campus is covered with the names of Larry Nassar's victims, by Mercedes Leguizamon And Saeed Ahmed, CNN (January 29, 2018)
- Catholic Church group fights Colorado bill to reform system of reporting child abuse, by Robert Garrison, Denver Channel (January 29, 2018)
- Pope Sends Envoy to Chile to Investigate Bishop Accused of Abuse Cover Up, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 30, 2018)
- Archbishop Scicluna sent to Chile to investigate bishop accused of child abuse cover up, in Times of Malta (January 30, 2018)
- Pope sends Maltese archbishop to investigate Chilean bishop in abuse cover up case, by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter (January 30, 2018)
- Pope sends sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate bishop, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 30, 2018)
- French women and #MeToo: It's complicated, by Alexandra Mondalek, Yahoo Lifestyle (January 29, 2018)
- VATICAN DEFROCKS ABUSIVE MASSACHUSETTS EX-PRIEST, by David Nussman, ChurchMilitant (January 29, 2018)
- Priest banned from ministry to defend George Bell at Church of England's headquarters, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (January 30, 2018)
- Church sexual abuse survivors call for firing of Pastor Andy Savage, by Stacy Jacobson, WREG Memphis News Channel 3 (January 29, 2018)
- The Pandora's Box of Spiritual Abuse is out: Here's what the Church must do, by Rev'd Canon Anna Norman-Walker, Christian Today (January 29, 2018)
- Catholic, education groups oppose child abuse reporting bill, by Ryan Haarer, 9 News (January 29, 2018)
- Victim abused and beaten by notorious monster monk set to sue Catholic sect and council, by Sarah Vesty, Daily Record (January 30, 2018)
- Abuse survivor sues council and Catholic church sect, in The Herald (January 30, 2018)
- Michigan State Scandal Makes It Clear: Reports of Sexual Assault Need To Go To One Place, by Jerry Barca, Forbes (January 29, 2018)

January 31

- Choir Director Hodgman Resigns Adrian College Position, by David Panian, Daily Telegram News (January 30, 2018)
- After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope to Send Sex Abuse Investigator to Chile, by Sylvia Poggioli, National Public Radio (January 30, 2018)
- Former Delaware Catholic Priest Charged in 25-year-old Child Sex Case, by Xerxes Wilson, News Journal (January 31, 2018)
- Pope Sends Sex Abuse Envoy to Chile after Deeming Allegations a "Calumny", in Associated Press (January 31, 2018)
- Failures offer opportunity to improve protection efforts, expert says, by Carol Glatz, National Catholic ReporterJanuary 30, 2018 (January 31, 2018)
- Priest accused of having child porn free on $250,000 bond, in The Associated Press via WLS-AM (January 31, 2018)
- Church of England's 'culture of secrecy' under the spotlight in abuse inquiry, in Christian Today (January 31, 2018)
- Opinion: Zero tolerance? The facts don't support the pope's claims on child abuse, by Kieran Tapsell, Guardian (January 31, 2018)
- INQUIRY INTO CHILD SEX ABUSE OUTLINES CHURCH OF ENGLAND INVESTIGATION, by Megan Cornwell, Tablet (January 30, 2018)
- Mother testifies in suit against Mormon Church, by Kelsie Lerose, Journal (January 31, 2018)
- #Trending: Video showing Women allegedly protesting Sexual Abuse from Church Leader, on The BellaNaija.com (January 31, 2018)
- Sexual harassment claims at Pta church, by Thato Mahlangu, Pretoria East Rekord (January 31, 2018)
- WATCH: Protesters take on church leader accused of sexual harassment, by Khanyisile Ngcobo, IOL News (January 30, 2018)
- Communities That Protect Abusers, by Dr. Michael Salamon, Times of Israel (January 31, 2018)
- Vatican to probe Chile clergy abuse, in The Telegraph India (January 31, 2018)
- 'He took a part of me that I'll never get back': Simone Biles tears up as she talks about pedophile Larry Nassar and reveals that Olympics Committee STILL has not contacted her about the sickening abuse, by Jennifer Smith, Daily Mail (January 31, 2018)
- Larry Nassar will be back in court to face 57 more victims in Michigan, by Eric Levenson, CNN (January 31, 2018)

February 2018

February 1

- David Schwimmer Hopes to Educate Men with His Short Films about Sexual Harassment, by Elena Sheppard, Yahoo Lifestyle (January 30, 2018)
- She Filed a Complaint against Larry Nassar in 2014. Nothing Happened, by Jean Casarez, Emanuella Grinberg, Sonia Moghe and Linh Tran, CNN (February 1, 2018)
- After a Female Firefighter’s Suicide, the Ugly Sexual Harassment Was Supposed to End. It Hasn’t., by Petula Dvorak, Washington Post (January 31, 2018)
- Investigation into Karolyi Ranch Amid US Gymnastics Sex Scandal Ordered in Texas, in Associated Press (January 30, 2018)
- My Woody Allen Problem, by A. O. Scott, New York Times (January 31, 2018)
- I Read Decades of Woody Allen’s Private Notes. He’s Obsessed with Teenage Girls., by Richard Morgan, Washington Post (January 4, 2018)
- The Decision to Investigate Bishop Barros Is Too Little Too Late, by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald (January 31, 2018)
- Are These 66 Catholic Schools, Parishes Ignoring Rules Meant to Stop Sex Abuse?, by Erin Banco, NJ Advance Media (February 1, 2018)
- Woman Stands by Allegations of Abuse against Ex-tampa Bay Rays Doctor, by Colleen Wright, Tampa Bay Times (January 31, 2018)
- Nsw Government Can Learn from Catholics on Child Abuse Redress, by Oliver Jacques, Area News (February 1, 2018)
- Teenage Boy Claims Sydney Priest Forced Him to Drink Alcohol before Alleged Abuse, in Sydney Morning Herald (February 1, 2018)
- Lord Janner's Family Call ?24m-a-year Westminster Child Abuse Probe "a Stain on British Justice" Because They Don't Have Special Status - Unlike Woman Accused of Being Rape Fantasist, by Richard Spillett, Daily Mail (January 31, 2018)
- Abuse Inquiry : "the Government Has Got It Right", by Aaron Smale, Radio NZ (February 1, 2018)
- Mother’s Testimony Continues in Case Alleging Sex Abuse Cover-up, by Kelsie LeRose, The Journal (February 1, 2018)
- What about the Church’s Silence?, by Beth Moore, Sojourners (January 31, 2018)
- Rose Mcgowan's New Show Is Uncomfortable, and That's the Point, by Elena Sheppard, Yahoo Lifestyle (January 30, 2018)
- Clergy Abuse Plaintiffs Need at Least 2 More Months to Serve Papers in Italy, Philippines, Guam, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (February 1, 2018)
- Reactions after Pope Francis’s Decision to Send a Top Prosecutor to Chile, by Ines San Martin, CRUX (February 1, 2018)

February 2

- Are These 66 Catholic Schools, Parishes Ignoring Rules Meant to Stop Sex Abuse?, by Erin Banco, NJ Advance Media (February 1, 2018)
- Media Release – February 1, 2018, in Road to Recovery (February 2, 2018)
- Raped at 8 and Forced to Wed at 11, This Woman Tries to End Child Marriage, by Elizabeth Koh, Miami Herald (February 1, 2018)
- Larry Nassar Is ‘really Great Guy,’ Some Accusers Lying: Lawyer, by Gabrielle Fonrouge, New York Post (February 1, 2018)
- Banished Priest Fr. Richard Gorman Dead at 63, by David Greene, Bronx Chronicle (January 27, 2018)
- Child Sex Abuser Sues Group for Warning New York Jews He’d Moved in, by Tamara Zieve, Jerusalem Post (January 30, 2018)
- Teacher Fired from Beth Tfiloh Suing Accusers, by Baltimore Sun, Alison Knezevich (January 31, 2018)
- Learning from the Larry Nassar Case, by Dr. Michael J. Salamon, Jewish Press (February 1, 2018)
- U.S. Media: Pope Aiding and Abetting Torture Is a Moral Leader, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (February 1, 2018)
- Catholic Priest Charged with Child Rape Says It "Happened by Accident", by Tom Embury-Dennis, The Independent (February 2, 2018)
- Columbia’s First Baptist Church Apologizes, Settles Child Sex-abuse Lawsuit, by John Monk, The State (February 1, 2018)
- Key Witness in Michigan State Abuse Scandal Alleges Double Standard in Evangelical Church, by Bob Allen, Baptist News (February 1, 2018)
- Former Priest in Delaware Faces Charges of Raping a Child, in WTXF (February 1, 2018)
- Yale Sororities Create ‘blacklist’ of Boys Who Creep Them out, in Fox News (February 1, 2018)
- Judge: Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Phoenix Diocese Can Move Forward, by Joseph Flaherty, Phoenix New Times (February 1, 2018)
- Nz Abuse Inquiry Likely to Include Churches, by Michael Otto, NZ Catholic (February 2, 2018)
- Sending Archbishop Scicluna Is a Smart Move, in National Catholic Reporter (February 2, 2018)
- Priest Hit with Criminal Charges over Child Rape Claims, in Associated Press (February 1, 2018)

February 3

- Retired Boise Catholic Priest Arrested for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Child, by Michael Katz and David Staats, Idaho Statesman (February 3, 2018)
- Retired Boise Catholic Priest Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, in KIFI-TV (February 3, 2018)
- Pope Francis’s Bold Reforms Have Been Frustrated. How Did This Happen?, by Ed Condon, Catholic Herald (February 2, 2018)
- Barnstorming Bishop John Barres looks to his second year on LI, by Bart Jones, Newsday (February 3, 2018)
- Trainee priest jailed after paedophile hunters catch him, by Rob Kennedy, Newcastle Chronicle (February 3, 2018)
- Trainee priest who was caught on camera as he was snared by paedophile hunters trying to meet schoolboy for sex is jailed for a year, by Mark Duell, Daily Mail (February 02, 2018)
- No Church Should Handle Sexual Assault Allegations Internally Only, by Sarahbeth Caplin, Patheos.com (blog) (February 3, 2018)
- Should Churches Handle Sexual Abuse Allegations Internally?, by Jen Zamzow, Christianity Today (February 02, 2018)
- Fired Rabbi In Baltimore Sues Families Of Alleged Victims, by Hannah Dreyfus, New York Jewish Week (February 02, 2018)

February 4

- Baton Rouge diocese says no evidence to support abuse allegation against Gonzales priest, by Gordon Russell, Advocate (February 03, 2018)
- Churchill: For Jason Gough, a cause bigger than the weather, by Chris Churchill, Albany (NY) Times UniviaLaredo (TX) Morning News (February 4, 2018)
- Number, nature of sex charges against retired Boise priest remain unclear, by Michael Katz And David Staats, Idaho Statesman (February 03, 2018)
- San Martín: Dictan Prisión Preventiva para Sacerdote Acusado de Violación, in PERUPanamericana Televisión S.A (February 02, 2018)
- Perú: dictan prisión preventiva a sacerdote acusado de violación, in Peru: Priest Accused of Rape in Preventive Prison (February 03, 2018)
- Ministerio Público hondureño investiga a sacerdote acusado de abuso a menores, in El Nuevo Diario (January 11, 2018)

February 5

- Baton Rouge diocese says no evidence to support abuse allegation against Gonzales priest, by Gordon Russell, Advocate (February 03, 2018)
- NZ Catholic Church admits 'a small number' of children here were fathered by priests, in The TVNZ (February 5, 2018)
- AP Exclusive: Despite denial, Pope got abuse victim’s letter, by Nicole Winfield And Eva Vergara, Associated Press (February 5, 2018)
- POPE FRANCIS RECEIVED CHILEAN SEX ABUSE LETTER, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (February 5, 2018)
- Young people slam church, by Goitsemang Tlhabye, Pretoria News (February 5, 2018)
- Columbia's First Baptist Church settles sexual abuse lawsuit with apology, by Emily Smith, WIS TV (February 02, 2018)
- "Created Equal" Film Uses Women's Ordination to Address Broader Societal, Legal Issues, by Kristen Whitney Daniels, National Catholic Reporter (February 5, 2018)
- Metoo Has Done What the Law Could Not, by Catharine A. MacKinnon, New York Times (February 4, 2018)
- Woody Allen Meets #metoo, by Nicholas Kristof, New York Times (February 3, 2018)
- Local Churches Team up to Combat Domestic Violence, by Bria Bell, WBTV (February 5, 2018)
- This Is Why Uma Thurman Is Angry, by Maureen Dowd, New York Times (February 3, 2018)
- How Churches Have Buried a Devastating Legacy of Clergy Sexual Abuse and the Movement Pushing to End the Cycle, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (February 2, 2018)
- Priest Charged with Child Rape Says It ‘happened by Accident’, in Associated Press (February 1, 2018)
- Rachael Denhollander and the Scandal of Sexual Abuse in the Church, by David Robertson, Christian Today (February 5, 2018)
- First Baptist Church of Columbia Apologizes to Victim of Sex Abuse, by Michelle Zhu, WACH FOX 57 (February 2, 2018)
- Catholic Diocese of Boise Asks Victims to Come Forward after Priest Is Accused of Child Sex Crimes, by Michael Sevren, KIVI TV (February 3, 2018)
- Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40 to 125 Years on 3 Additional Child Sexual Abuse Charges, by Alanna Vagianos, Huffington Post (February 5, 2018)
- Nassar Reportedly Abused over 2 Dozen Girls and Women during Sluggish FBI Investigation, by Sara Boboltz, Huffington Post (February 3, 2018)
- Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Blamed on Money, Power Dynamics, by Diana Brown, How Stuff Works (February 2, 2018)
- Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to Chile and Peru (15-22 January 2018), in Papal flight (February 1, 2018)
- Pope’s Briefing System under Scrutiny after Chile Gaffe, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 31, 2018)
- LA Carta Al Papa Francisco En Que Juan Carlos Cruz Denunciaba Al Obispo Barros En 2015, by Carlos Reyes and Sebastian Rivas, La Tercera (February 5, 2018)
- The 73 Words Larry Nassar Spoke before He Was Sentenced to a Lifetime in Prison, in CNN (February 5, 2018)

February 6

- Proposal to extend statute of limitations for reporting sexual abuse gets hearing at state Capitol, by Joe St. George, Fox 31 (February 05, 2018)
- Juan Barros case: Chile sex abuse letter contradicts Pope over 'cover-up', in The BBC (February 05, 2018)
- Victim groups criticize Pope Francis over abuse letter, in Associated Press (February 6, 2018)
- Australian bishop apologizes for school abuse, calls on victims to come forward, in The Crux (February 6, 2018)
- Letter informed pope of priest-abuse cover-up, by Eva Vergara, Associated Press (February 05, 2018)
- Prosecutor: Retired Boise priest had porn of sexual abuse of infants, toddlers, by Katie Terhune, 7KTVB (February 6, 2018)
- Fr Ernie Smith stood down over historical sexual abuse, by Chanel Kinniburgh, Herald Sun (February 6, 2018)
- New Report Details Abuse In Diocese Of Rockville Centre, by Alex Costello, Rockville Centre Patch (February 05, 2018)
- Wollongong bishop's apology to victims of child sex abuse after principal jailed, by Kate Mcilwain, Illawarra Mercury (February 6, 2018)
- Call for open probe in Pta church sexual abuse claims, by Thato Mahlangu, Pretoria East Rekord (February 6, 2018)
- Pope accused of being ‘deliberately deceptive’ over Chilean abuse case, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (February 6, 2018)
- Advocates: priest prosecution should empower victims, by Xerxes Wilson, News Journal (February 6, 2018)
- Blenheim priest Michael Van Wijk defrocked for of "non-consensual sexual conduct", by Kurt Bayer, NZ Herald (February 6, 2018)
- Key dates in pope defending bishop accused of abuse cover-up, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 05, 2018)
- Church of the Living God International: Allegations of sexual abuse plague Columbus-based reverend, by Stephanie Metzger, Chris Cantergiani, And Thomas Meyer, WKYC3 (February 05, 2018)
- Apology, $300K payout in church sex abuse settlement, by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press (February 05, 2018)
- Former Boise priest accused of possessing, distributing child pornography, by Karen Lehr, KIVITV (February 05, 2018)
- DID POPE FRANCIS HELP COVER UP A SEX SCANDAL? LETTER REVEALS THE POPE KNEW ABOUT HEINOUS PEDOPHILIA CASE, by Cristina Maza, Newsweek (February 05, 2018)
- Sacred Heart Mission's Father Ernie Smith stood down over sexual abuse claims, by Farrah Tomazin And Tammy Mills, Age (February 6, 2018)
- Investigation reveals secret life of pedophile priest James Brzyski, in CBS News (February 6, 2018)
- Assignment History – Msgr. Maurice Souza, on The BishopAccountability.org (February 6, 2018)
- Retired priest arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, in Idaho Press-Tribune (February 02, 2018)
- One woman's crusade to address India's child sexual abuse epidemic, by Amrit Dhillon, Age (February 05, 2018)

February 7

- Civil Suit Filed against Hobbs Priest Accused of Sex Assault, in KRQE News 13 (February 6, 2018)
- Pope Was Informed about Accused Paedophile Priest, in AFP (February 7, 2018)
- Former Catholic Priest Vincent Gerard Ryan to Face Trial, by Sam Rigney, Newcastle Herald (February 7, 2018)
- Furtney Seeks Name Change, by Keith Kinnaird, Priest River Times (February 7, 2018)
- Pope Losing Credibility in Abuse Cases, by Church Militant, Rodney Pelletier (February 6, 2018)
- Columbus Bishop Accused of Sexually Abusing and Harassing Several Followers, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (February 6, 2018)
- South Carolina Church to Pay $300,000 and Apologize in Child Sex Abuse Case, by Joshua Gill, Daily Caller (February 6, 2018)
- Father Testifies in Trial against Mormon Church, by Kelsie LeRose, The Journal (February 7, 2018)
- US Charges Priest with Sex Abuse 12 Years after Bombshell Drops, in La Croix International (February 7, 2018)
- Church: ‘no Excuses’ for Behavior Described in Priest’s Child Porn Charges, by Ruth Brown, Idaho Statesman (February 6, 2018)
- Catholic Church: Priest accused of abuse in Ireland sent by church to Malawi, by Michael O'farrell And Collins Mtika, Ama Bhungane (February 7, 2018)
- The abuse victim who has protested in the same spot for 20 years, by Owen Amos, BBC (February 06, 2018)
- Catholic Sunday school teacher pleads guilty to child porn, sexual battery charges, by Laura Peters, News Leader (February 7, 2018)
- It’s Now the Pope’s Scandal, by Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review (February 06, 2018)
- Pope Francis’s Failure to Address Abuse Allegations Jeopardizes His Papacy, by Christopher J. Hale, TIME (February 06, 2018)
- Is There a Smarter Way to Think About Sexual Assault on Campus?, by Jia Tolentino, New Yorker (February 7, 2018)

February 8

- Former Las Cruces Priest Sued for Sexual Abuse, by Natassia Paloma, El Paso Proud (February 7, 2018)
- Malcolm Turnbull to Deliver National Apology to Child Sexual Abuse Victims, by Katharine Murphy, The Guardian (February 7, 2018)
- Vatican Abuse Investigator to Meet with Chilean Victim in U.S., in CNA (February 7, 2018)
- White House Aide Rob Porter Resigning Amid Abuse Allegations, in CBS News (February 7, 2018)
- Listen to Abuse Survivors and Advocates to Clear the Way to a National Redress Scheme, by Kathleen Daly, The Conversation (February 7, 2018)
- Child Sexual Abuse Survivors to Receive Formal Apology; PM Urges States to Stop Holding out on Redress Scheme, by Louise Yaxley, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 8, 2018)
- Church Settles Abuse Claims over Paedophile Priest Who Taught in Newry, by Allan Preston, Belfast Telegraph (February 8, 2018)
- Nicole Eggert Says She Contemplated Suicide during Alleged Abuse from Scott Baio, by Nicole Eggert, ET (February 7, 2018)
- Charles in Charge's Alexander Polinsky Accuses Scott Baio of Physical Assault & Mental Abuse, by Alexia Fernandez, People (February 7, 2018)
- Parents of Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability, by Jean Song, CBS News (February 7, 2018)
- St Colman's College, Newry "Devastated" at Sexual Abuse of Former Pupils by Priest, by Brendan Hughes, Irish News (February 8, 2018)
- School Governors ‘regret and Horror’ over Paedophile Priest As Compensation Cases Settled, in Armagh I (February 7, 2018)
- Church of England Is Facing More Than 3,000 Complaints over Sexual Abuse…which Could See It Having to Pay Millions in Compensation, by Steve Doughty, Daily Mail (February 7, 2018)
- Church of England Dealing with Thousands of Sex Abuse Allegations, by Kaya Burgess, The Times (February 8, 2018)
- Turnbull Scolds Resisters in Child Sex Abuse Settlement, by John Ferguson, Greg Brown, The Australian (February 9, 2018)
- PM Turnbull to Address Abuse Report, in AAP (February 7, 2018)
- Fr Malachy Finnegan Was "Accused of 12 Abuse Cases", in BBC News (February 7, 2018)
- Australia Child Sex Abuse: Victims to Receive National Apology, in BBC News (February 8, 2018)
- Mps Face Tougher Sanctions for Sexual Harassment and Bullying, in BBC News (February 8, 2018)
- Timeline of Institutional Child Sex Abuse Cases, in Gulf News (February 8, 2018)
- Retired Boise Priest Accused of Sex Crimes out on Bond, in Idaho Press-Tribune (February 7, 2018)
- Retired Boise Priest Facing Child Sexual Exploitation Charges out on Bond, in KTVB (February 7, 2018)
- Fatima Shrine Priest Removed in Harassment Case, by Ron Plants, WGRZ (February 7, 2018)
- Church Raided after Alleged Child Sex Abuse, by Chelsea Titlow, WBRE/WYOU (February 7, 2018)
- Sc Coaches, Church Volunteers, Scout Leaders Would Be Required to Report Child Abuse, by John Monk, The State (February 7, 2018)
- "He Punched Me in the Face': the Shocking Allegations of Abuse against the Top White House Staffer Who Just Resigned, by Eliza Relman, Business Insider (February 7, 2018)
- Australian Prime Minister to Issue National Apology for Child Sexual Abuse, by James Doubek, NPR (February 8, 2018)
- Australia to Apologise to Institutional Child Sex Abuse Victims, in AFP (February 8, 2018)
- Sex Harassment Can Make Victims Physically Sick, Studies Reveal, by William Wan, Washington Post (February 8, 2018)
- Olympic Swimmer Says Former USA Swimming Coach Sexually Abused Her for Years, by Alanna Vagianos, Huffington Post (February 8, 2018)
- Important to Confront the Dark Secrets of Child Abuse, in Gulf News (February 8, 2018)
- Presentation High: 20 Students, Alums Now Allege Sex Abuse Involving 8 Teachers, Staff, by John Woolfolk, Mercury News (February 7, 2018)

February 9

- Fr Finnegan: Survivor Speaks of Sex Abuse "Secret", in BBC (February 8, 2018)
- Pope Francis Needs to Come Clean on Chilean Sex Abuse, by Rich Barlow, WBUR (February 9, 2018)
- WHY Is the Church Still So Slow to Tackle Cases of Clerical Sex Abuse?, by Malachi O'Doherty, Belfast Telegraph (February 9, 2018)
- Maybe Someday the Scales Will Fall from Their Eyes, by Kevin Cullen, Boston Globe (February 8, 2018)
- Priest Warned Abuse Victim He Would Be "Ruined" If He Spoke out, in Irish News (February 9, 2018)
- More Allegations of Sexual Abuse at San Jose Catholic High School, by Rob Fladeboe, KRON (February 8, 2018)
- Neighbors Want Retired Boise Priest Facing Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Evicted from His Home, by Dean Johnson, 7KTVB (February 7, 2018)
- Number of Sex Assaults at West Point Nearly Doubled Last Year, by Mark Moore, New York Post (February 7, 2018)
- Aly Raisman Skeptical US Olympics Investigation Will Be Independent or Comprehensive, by Saba Hamedy, CNN (February 8, 2018)
- Stockton Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Minor, by Jonathan Ayestas, KCRA (February 8, 2018)
- Priest Warned Abuse Victim He Would Be "Ruined" If He Spoke out, in Irish News (February 9, 2018)
- List of Alleged Sexual Abuse-assault Victims at San Jose Presentation H.s. Grows, by Jesse Gary, KTVU (February 7, 2018)
- ‘i Am on a Pilgrimage toward Home’: Pope Benedict XVI Writes Frankly of His Nearing Death, by Julie Zauzmer, Washington Post (February 8, 2018)
- Safed Rabbi Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Jail for Sexual Assault, by Raoul Wootliff, Times of Israel (February 6, 2018)
- Sexual Assault Reports Doubled at West Point, by Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press (February 8, 2018)
- Cardinal Reiterates Commitment to Healing at Mass of Prayer and Penance, by Mark Labbe, Boston Pilot (February 9, 2018)
- Man Accuses California #metoo Leader of Sexual Misconduct, by Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press (February 8, 2018)
- Raisman Says Former Coach Geddert May Have Known of Nassar's Abuse: Cnn, in Reuters (February 8, 2018)
- Senators to Investigate USA Gymnastics and Olympic Committee after Larry Nasser Sex Abuse Conviction, by Mythili Sampathkumar, The Independent (February 7, 2018)
- Seeking a Confession Part 5: Jim Graham Goes Public, by Steve Brown and Dave Harrington, WGRZ (February 8, 2018)
- How Do You Rate Pope Francis’ Handling of Sex Abuse in the Church?, in Jesuit Review (February 8, 2018)
- Priest Who Served in Modesto, throughout Area, Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Minor, by John Holland, Modesto Bee (February 8, 2018)
- Sexual Harassment in the Children’s Book Industry, by Anne Ursu, Medium (February 7, 2018)
- Mormon Bishops Told Ex-wives of Former Hatch, White House Staffer to Consider His ‘career Ambitions’ When They Reported His Physical Abuse, They Say, by Thomas Burr, Salt Lake Tribune (February 8, 2018)
- Letter: "I Am a Mom Who Was in the Room While Larry Nassar Treated My Daughter", by Kristen Chatman, Today Network (February 9, 2018)
- Man Testifies in Suit Alleging Mormons Overlooked Sex Abuse, in Associated Press (February 8, 2018)
- ‘spiritual Abuse’ Term ‘unworkable’ and ‘damaging’ to Interfaith Relations, Say Evangelical Alliance, by Hattie Williams, Church Times (February 9, 2018)
- How to Give Bread, Not Stones, by Andrew Graystone, Church Times (February 9, 2018)
- Diocese Again Pushes Back Deadline to File Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims, by Ben Strack, LI Herald (February 8, 2018)
- What We Must Do to End Child Sexual Abuse in Organizations, by Elizabeth Letourneau, Psychology Today (February 8, 2018)

February 10

- Church Says It Will Evict Boise Priest Following Child Porn, Drug Charges, by Michael Katz, Ruth Brown, and Katy Moeller, Idaho Statesman (February 9, 2018)
- Marists in Chile Begin Probe into Sex Abuse Allegations, in Associated Press via Yahoo News (February 9, 2018)
- John Sarro, Former Delaware Priest Accused of Child Rape, Pleads Not Guilty, by Xerxes Wilson, News Journal (February 9, 2018)
- Aurora Priest Charged with Child Abuse, Facing Deportation Won't Have to Register As Sex Offender in Plea Deal, by Hannah Leone, Beacon News and Chicago Tribune (February 9, 2018)
- Church's Legal Procedures for Abuse Cases Need Changing, Expert Says, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 9, 2018)
- ‘archangel’ Charged with Sex Abuse Freed from Pre-trial Detention, by Claire Giangrave, Crux (February 10, 2018)
- The Bishop Barros Crisis: How Bad Is It?, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (February 10, 2018)
- Chilean Victim of Sexual Abuse Demands Thorough Vatican Investigation, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (February 9, 2018)
- Did Pope Francis Receive a 2015 Letter with Detailed Allegations against Bishop Barros?, in National Catholic Register (February 6, 2018)
- Vatican to Interview Chile Victim in Person, by Nicole Winfield and Eva Vergara, Associated Press via Salt Lake Tribune (February 10, 2018)
- Pope Francis’ Reputation on Sex Abuse ‘has Gone from Bad to Worse’, by Christopher Lamb, National Catholic Register (February 8, 2018)
- Retired Idaho Priest Charged with Sex Exploitation of Child, Child Porn, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 8, 2018)
- Former Member of Vatican Abuse Commission Says Trust in Pope “undermined” by Chile Scandal, by Charles Collins, Crux (February 7, 2018)
- Brother Accused of Abuse Was Left in Africa, by Michael O’farrell, Irish Mail Sunday via NewsScoops.org (January 21, 2018)
- St John of God order reports allegations against former principal to Garda, by Elaine Edwards, Irish Times (January 21, 2018)
- Catholic Brother left to work with street kids in Malawi as allegations of child abuse mounted, by Michael O’farrell And Collins Mtika, Nyasa Times (January 26, 2018)
- Taxpayers’ funding to St John of God mission in Africa is suspended, by Michael O’farrell, Irish Mail Sunday via NewsScoops.org (February 04, 2018)
- Funding suspended to St John of God order in Malawi, by Elaine Edwards, Irish Times (February 04, 2018)
- Cardinal Pell's lawyers want access to his accusers' medical records, in The Guardian (February 09, 2018)
- Cardinal George Pell's lawyers seek access to complainants' medical records, by Emma Younger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 09, 2018)
- Church expert: #Metoo, Chile bishop scandal a wake-up call, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via Bozeman Daily Chronicle (February 09, 2018)
- Trump, Saying ‘Mere Allegation’ Ruins Lives, Appears to Doubt #MeToo Movement, by Mark Landler, New York Times (February 10, 2018)
- The Smearing of Woody Allen, by Bret Stephens, New York Times (February 10, 2018)
- How Larry Nassar’s Trial Made the Case for Cameras in the Court, by Jeffrey Toobin, New York (February 08, 2018)
- Michigan State turns over 45,000 pages to AG, gets extension from lawmakers, by Justin A. Hinkley, Lansing State Journal (February 09, 2018)
- Letter: 'I am a mom who was in the room while Larry Nassar treated my daughter', by Kristen Chatman, Indianapolis Star via USA Today (February 09, 2018)
- House Oversight Committee opens probe into sexual abuse of gymnasts, in The Hill (February 08, 2018)

February 11

- Priest sex abuse settlement stirs old aches for local man, by Karen Florin, Day (February 10, 2018)
- Editorial: Troubling allegations against Catholic Diocese, in Las Cruces Sun-News (February 10, 2018)
- Catholic Inc: What the Church is really worth, by Royce Millar, Ben Schneiders & Chris Vedelago, Age (February 12, 2018)
- Catholic school where convicted child abuser once taught moves on, by Edward D. Murphy, Portland Press Herald (February 11, 2018)
- The costs of surviving childhood sexual abuse, by Marci A. Hamilton, Salon (February 11, 2018)
- Plea deal for former Aurora priest in sexual abuse case, by Marie Wilson, Daily Herald (February 10, 2018)
- Caldey Abbey: first male victim comes forward to describe sexual abuse, by Amanda Gearing And Steven Morris, Guardian (February 09, 2018)
- C of E facing 3,300 sexual abuse claims, figures reveal, by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (February 10, 2018)
- Former Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse Pleads to Battery, in Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (February 10, 2018)
- My Story, by Ariana Kukors, ArianaJKukors.com (February 09, 2018)
- Olympic Swimmer Ariana Kukors Accuses Former Coach of Sexual Abuse, by Jacey Fortin, New York Times (February 08, 2018)
- Oxfam among charities reeling as 120 workers accused of sexual abuse in last year alone, by James Gillespie, Caroline Wheeler, Iram Ramzan And Richard Kerbaj, Sunday Times (February 11, 2018)
- Lawsuit alleges Las Cruces Diocese knew of alleged sexual assault involving priest, by Samantha Lewis & Jamel Valencia, KFOX14 (February 07, 2018)
- Suit alleges Las Cruces diocese aided priest charged with sexual battery, by Carlos Andres López, Las Cruces Sun-News (February 06, 2018)
- Peter Kliegel: “La situación de la iglesia es desgarradora”, by Victoria Dannemann, Deutsche Welle (February 10, 2018)
- Conferencia episcopal defiende silencio de obispo Barros tras acusaciones en su contra, by Nicole Briones And Eric Paredes, ANTIAGO (CHILE) (February 11, 2018)
- El Osorno del obispo Juan Barros, by Pablo Barría, La Tercera (February 11, 2018)
- Pope Francis, a brewing crisis and 'feminine genius', by Robert Mickens, La Croix International (February 09, 2018)
- Editorial: The Guardian view on the Catholic church and child abuse: Pope Francis gets it wrong, in The Guardian (February 11, 2018)

February 12

- Need for Culture Change over Church Abuse Complaints, General Synod Told, in Belfast Telegraph (February 10, 2018)
- Church of England Facing More Than 3,000 Sexual Abuse Complaints, by Jardine Malado, Christian Times (February 10, 2018)
- "Doubt" Raises Issues of Abuse by Clergy, Race, and Justice, by Mark Cook, Brentwood Homepage (February 10, 2018)
- Rob Porter, and Mormonism's #metoo Moment, by Daniel Burke and MJ Lee, CNN (February 11, 2018)
- Church Braced for Shame over Child Abuse Revelations, by Kaya Burgess, The Times (February 12, 2018)
- Church Must Be More Transparent in Response to Abuse, Says Head of Child Protection Centre, by Megan Cornwell, Catholic News Service (February 12, 2018)
- Vatican Expert to Meet Delegation in Chile Bishop Dispute, in Associated Press (February 12, 2018)
- Edmundites to Pay up in Priest Sex-abuse Lawsuit, by Adam Silverman, Burlington Free Press (January 18, 2018)
- New York Sues Harvey Weinstein over Sexual Misconduct, in Al Jazeera (February 12, 2018)
- Weinstein’s ‘wing Women’ Kept ‘bible’ of His Likes and Dislikes, in Irish Times (February 11, 2018)
- State AG Lawsuit Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Hiring ‘wing Women’ to Set up His ‘sexual Conquests’, by Stephen Rex Brown and Leonard Greene, New York Daily News (February 12, 2018)
- Enabling Harvey Weinstein’s Sex Life Was ‘condition of Employment,’ New York Attorney General Says in Lawsuit, by Samantha Schmidt , Washington Post (February 12, 2018)
- Weinstein Sued by NY Attorney-general over Sexual Harassment, by Shannon Bond, Financial Times (February 11, 2018)
- Larry Nassar Sent to Maximum Security Prison in Arizona, in CBS (February 8, 2018)
- Disgraced Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Sent to Arizona Federal Prison, by Suzannah Gonzales, Reuters (February 10, 2018)
- Weinstein Company Sale Halted by Lawsuit Accusing the Studio of Enabling Harassment, by Molly Olmstead, Slate (February 12, 2018)
- Weinstein Attorney Responds to NY Suit: ‘he Will ‘vigorously Defend Himself’, by Rosemary Rossi, The Wrap (February 11, 2018)
- Harvey Weinstein, His Brother and Their Company Hit with Civil Rights Lawsuit, by Colin Dwyer, NPR (February 11, 2018)
- Catholic Church Asking Wealthy Followers to Help Pay for Pope's Visit to Ireland, by Gavin O'Callaghan and Edel Hughes, Irish Mirror (February 11, 2018)
- In Abuse Scandal, Pope Stakes His Case on Evidence, Not Authority, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (February 9, 2018)
- Las Cruces Diocese Sued in Alleged Hobbs Sexual Abuse Case, in Associated Press (February 11, 2018)
- Church ‘facing Two Years of Abuse Revelations’, in The Week (February 12, 2018)
- How the Catholic Church Vastly Understated Its True Wealth, in AAP (February 12, 2018)
- Revealing #metoo As #wetoo in Jewish Communal Life, by Ayelet Kalfus, JGirls Magazine (February 12, 2018)
- Former Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse Pleads to Battery, in NBC Chicago (February 11, 2018)
- Call for Church to Acknowledge Priest Was Woman's Father, in Radio New Zealand (February 12, 2018)
- Chile Sex-abuse Victim: "Vatican Investigation Must Be Fair", in TeleSurTV (February 9, 2018)
- Top U.S. Diplomat Urges Action on Harassment As Issue Roils White House, in Reuters (February 12, 2018)
- Catholic Church Asked to Acknowledge Priest's Daughter, by Phil Pennington, Radio NZ (February 12, 2018)
- Survivors Respond to Ballarat Diocese Meeting Abuse Compensation, by Rochelle Kirkham, The Courier (February 12, 2018)
- Sen. Hatch, and the LDS Church, Minimize Domestic Violence, in Salt Lake Tribune (February 11, 2018)
- Catholic Church National Wealth Estimated to Be $30 Billion, Investigation Finds, by Emily Bourke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 12, 2018)
- Cardinal Cupich defends Pope’s record on doctrine and abuse, by Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald (February 10, 2018)
- Children’s Publishing Reckons with Sexual Harassment in Its Ranks, by Drew Himmelstein, School Library Journal (January 03, 2018)
- Church facing years of shame as extent of abuse emerges, bishop warns, by Harry Farley, Christian Today (February 10, 2018)
- With $30b in wealth, why is the Catholic Church struggling to pay for justice?, by Ben Schneiders, Royce Millar, And Chris Vedelago, Illawarra Mercury (February 12, 2018)
- At the #metoo Olympics, organizers confront sexual abuse, by Claire Galofaro, Associated Press (February 12, 2018)
- Catholic Church's massive wealth revealed, by Royce Millar, Ben Schneiders, And Chris Vedelago, Sydney Morning Herald (February 12, 2018)
- Clergy still believe some complainants are 'simply out for the money', abuse expert tells church leaders, by Olivia Rudgard, Telegraph (February 10, 2018)

February 13

- MEDIA RELEASE – FEBRUARY 12, 2018, in Road to Recovery (February 13, 2018)
- Accused sex abuser Malka Leifer in Israel arrest, by Cameron Stewart, Australian (February 13, 2018)
- ALLEGED SEX-OFFENDER ARRESTED FOR FAKING MENTAL ILLNESS TO AVOID EXTRADITION, by Jeremy Sharon, Jerusalem Post (February 12, 2018)
- Larry Nassar case, #MeToo spur new Michigan legislation to combat sexual assault, by Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (February 13, 2018)
- This is how Boise’s Catholic Diocese investigates sexual abuse accusations, by Ruth Brown, Idaho Statesman (February 12, 2018)
- Australian bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims, in The CNA/EWTN News (February 13, 2018)
- Survivors respond to Ballarat Diocese meeting abuse compensation, by Rochelle Kirkham And Siobhan Calafiore, Courier (February 13, 2018)
- UK Catholic aid agency suspends staff member implicated in Oxfam sex scandal, by Charles Collins, Crux (February 13, 2018)
- Native American Boarding School Abuse Victims Seek New Law, by James Nord, Associated Press (February 12, 2018)
- Jury told accused priest threw out pills, in The 9News (February 13, 2018)
- Resignation of White House staffer shines light on LDS Church’s abuse training, by Matt Mcdonald, FOX13 (February 12, 2018)
- The conversation we need to have about abuse, by Lois M. Collins, Deseret News Hive via Spectrum (February 12, 2018)
- Surprised John Kelly would overlook abuse? The military that bred him is rife with it., by Joanne Lipman, USA Today (February 13, 2018)
- Judge allows two claims in diocese sex abuse case to proceed in district court, by Seaborn Larson, Great Falls Tribune (February 12, 2018)
- WHITE HOUSE THINKS HOPE HICKS IS ‘IMMUNE’ TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FROM ROB PORTER, MSNBC HOST SAYS, by Harriet Sinclair, Newsweek (February 13, 2018)
- Rob Porter's first ex-wife responds to Kellyanne Conway, by Louis Nelson, Politico (February 13, 2018)
- Porter ex-wife: Strength doesn't 'inoculate a person against abuse', by Eli Watkins, CNN (February 13, 2018)
- Investigator | Church suspends controversial Bishop following alleged sex abuse, by Tom Meyer, WKYC3 (February 12, 2018)
- Australian Bishops: Pray and fast in reparation for child sexual abuse, by Richard Marsden, Vatican News (February 13, 2018)
- Evidence shows Pope Francis is a ‘principal in a cover-up’ of clergy sex-abuse in Chile: Expert, by Lisa Bourne, LifeSiteNews (February 12, 2018)
- Commentary: Mormon church needs to train bishops better — and teach them that most domestic violence reports turn out to be true, by Jana Riess, ReligiNews Service viaSalt Lake Tribune (February 13, 2018)
- Judge grants clergy abuse plaintiffs 2 more months to serve papers, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (February 13, 2018)
- RTAB #82: JOHN BARR, by Andrew Brandt, PodcastOne (February 11, 2018)
- Judges Hear Arguments in Spanier Appeal, by Geoff Rushton, State College (February 07, 2018)
- One in five women have been sexually assaulted, analysis finds, by Alan Travis, Guardian (February 08, 2018)
- More than 60 women have filed sexual harassment complaints against IHOP, Applebee’s restaurants, by Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox (February 07, 2018)
- ‘Bill & Ted’ Star Alex Winter Says ‘Silly’ Films Helped Him Heal Sexual Abuse Trauma, by Rosemary Rossi, Wrap (February 02, 2018)
- Judge: Lawsuit Claiming Montana Priest Sex Abuse Can Proceed, in The Associated Press (February 13, 2018)
- Lee students blast sexual assault scandals through podcast, by Kiersten Powers, Lee Clarion (February 13, 2018)
- FBI Chief Disputes White House Claims On When It Heard Of Rob Porter Allegations, by Shirish Dáte, HuffingtPost (February 13, 2018)
- I’ve Been a Mormon for 75 Years. Here’s What I Know About the Church and Assault., by Judy Dushku, Cut (February 13, 2018)

February 14

- Queens Man Who Claimed Clergy Sex Abuse Gets $500,000 Award, by Bart Jones, Newsday (February 13, 2018)
- U.S. Restaurant Workers Target Low Wages in Campaign against Sexual Harassment, by Lisa Baertlein, Reuters (February 13, 2018)
- USA Gymnastics : There Are No Other Non-disclosure Agreements, by David Eggert, Associated Press (February 13, 2018)
- Aly Raisman Poses Unclothed for Sports Illustrated: "Women Do Not Have to Be Modest to Be Respected", by Raechal Leone Shewfelt, Yahoo Lifestyle (February 9, 2018)
- Why Isn't Anyone Talking about Shaun White's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit?, by Stacey Leasca, Glamour (February 14, 2018)
- The Ugly Story of Shaun White's Sexual-harassment Lawsuit and Trying to Reconcile It with His Olympic Gold, by Jeff Passan, Yahoo Sports (February 14, 2018)
- Priest Faces Criminal Charges after Being Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Parishioner, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 13, 2018)
- Australian Cardinal Blames Abuse Inquiry for Sex Allegations, in Associated Press (February 14, 2018)
- Porter Was up for Promotion Despite Abuse Allegations, by Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN (February 13, 2018)
- St. Cloud Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Adult Woman, by Lee Voss, WJON AM 1240 (February 14, 2018)
- NY Diocese Begins Program for Survivors of Clergy Abuse, in The Associated Press (February 14, 2018)
- Olympian admitted to indecent assault of girl in letter to ex-wife, court hears, by Catrin Owen, Stuff (February 14, 2018)
- Catholics urging for publication of Apuron's verdict, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (February 13, 2018)
- Diocese of Syracuse starting compensation program for past sexual abuse victims, in CNY Central (February 14, 2018)
- Chile sex abuse victim's credibility praised, challenged, by Nicole Winfield And Eva Vergara, Associated Press (February 14, 2018)
- Church of England’s reputation damaged by sexual abuse claims Tide may be turning in victims’ favor as more clergy show their support, in La Croix International (February 13, 2018)
- Victims critical of Paul de Jersey's intervention in church debate on limiting abuse cases, by Josh Robertson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 13, 2018)
- Jennie Willoughby The story of my abuse is also the story of the millions of victims who still can't speak out, in NBC News (February 14, 2018)
- Kennedy Catholic priest accused of sending inappropriate text to student, by Gerry Ricciutti, WKBN (February 14, 2018)
- Priest charged after accusations of sexual misconduct, in The KARE 11 (February 14, 2018)
- St. Cloud Priest Arrested, Charged With Sexual Misconduct, in The Associated Press (February 14, 2018)
- SYRACUSE DIOCESE ANNOUNCES COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR CLERGY SEX ABUSE VICTIMS, in The WKTV (February 14, 2018)
- Two priests fired after alleged sexual abuse and inappropriate contact with minors, in Your Erie (February 13, 2018)
- Retired priest who fought against child sex abuse arrested for child pornography: report, in Fox News (February 14, 2018)
- Syracuse Diocese to offer compensation for abuse survivors, in The Observer-Dispatch (February 14, 2018)
- Syracuse Bishop: New settlement program for sex abuse victims, by Hannah Schwarz, Press Connects (February 14, 2018)
- Diocese of Syracuse creates program to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, by Patrick Lohmann, syracuse.com (February 14, 2018)
- Two priests removed by Diocese of Erie, in The Meadville Tribune (February 14, 2018)
- Two Diocese of Erie Priests Removed from Ministry, Prohibited from Contact with Minors, in Erie News Now (February 13, 2018)
- SYRACUSE CATHOLIC DIOCESE TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF CLERGY ABUSE, in Spectrum News (February 14, 2018)
- LDS women say Church leaders encouraged them to stay with their abusers, by Hannah Knowles, KUTV (February 13, 2018)
- Catholic Church's misconceived wealth and power, and its growing weakness, by John Warhurst, Sydney Morning Herald (February 15, 2018)
- 63 people come forward following investigation into historic sex abuse at mental health unit, by Rachel Russell, St. Albans & Harpenden Review (February 13, 2018)
- One of men accused of historic school abuse found not guilty, in The Westmorland Gazette (February 13, 2018)

February 15

- Former Staff Member Dismissed by Cafod after Abuse Claims, in BBC News (February 14, 2018)
- Accused Priest Extradited from Philippines Pleads Not Guilty, in Associated Press (February 15, 2018)
- Former Fargo Catholic Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Molesting Boys, by Joe Radske, KVRR (February 14, 2018)
- Ex-priest Who Fled to Philippines Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Kids in Fargo Area, by Helmut Schmidt, Jamestown Sun (February 14, 2018)
- St. Cloud Priest Accused of Sexual Assault, by Allie Johnson, KMSP (February 14, 2018)
- Ex-las Cruces Priest Surrenders to Hobbs Police, by Carlos Andres Lopez, Las Cruces Sun-News (February 14, 2018)
- Vatican Tries to Ease Pressure on Pope over Sex Abuse Stance, in Associated Press (February 15, 2018)
- Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Starts Compensation Program for Clergy Sex Abuse Victims, by Michael Gryboski, Christian Post (February 15, 2018)
- Boise Priest Charged with Child Porn Now Accused of Sexual Abuse from Decades Ago, by Katy Moeller, Idaho Statesman (February 14, 2018)
- Pope Francis Says He Meets Almost Weekly with Abuse Victims, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (February 15, 2018)
- Effort to Extend Colorado’s Statute of Limitations for Failure to Report Child Abuse Fails after Opposition from Catholic Church, Teachers Group, by Jesse Paul, Denver Post (February 14, 2018)
- Las Cruces Ex-priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting Hobbs Man Turns Self in, by Katherine Faller, KVIA (February 15, 2018)
- The Mormon Church Has a Domestic Violence Problem, by Neil J. Young, Huffington Post (February 14, 2018)
- Syracuse Clergy Abuse Victims: "It's Way Past Time" for New Compensation Program, by Patrick Lohmann, syracuse.com (February 14, 2018)
- Compensating Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors a Meaningful Step for Church (editorial), by Editorial Board, syracuse.com (February 15, 2018)
- Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese Offers Reparations for Past Clergy Abuse, by Ellen Abbott, WRVO (February 15, 2018)
- Priest Faces Criminal Charges after Being Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Parishioner, by Stephanie Dickrell and Clairissa Baker, St. Cloud Times (February 13, 2018)
- Alexander Polinsky Alleges Scott Baio Exposed Himself on Set, Sexually Harassed Him with Homophobic Slurs, by Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety (February 14, 2018)
- Shaun White, Harvey Weinstein Turned to Same Firm after Allegations, by Brent Schrotenboer, USA Today Sports (February 15, 2018)
- French Girl, 11, "Not a Child" Say Lawyers for Man, 29, Accused of Sexual Abuse, in Associated Press (February 13, 2018)
- How the #metoo Movement Is Changing the Way Mothers and Daughters Talk about Sexual Assault, by Claire Hannah Collins and Jessica Q. Chen, Los Angeles Times (February 13, 2018)
- Msu Hires Firm to Speed up Sex Assault Investigations, by Jonathan Oosting, Detroit News (February 13, 2018)
- Vatican Seeks to Defuse Scandal, Says Pope Meets Victims, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 15, 2018)
- “where Have Our People Been Creative?”, by Pope Francis, La Civilta Cattolica (February 15, 2018)

February 16

- Diocese of Rockville Centre Awards $500k to Clergy Sex Abuse Victim, by Ben Strack, LI Herald (February 15, 2018)
- Hotchkiss School Changes Sex Abuse Investigators after Outcry over Bias, by Josh Kovner, Hartford Courant (February 15, 2018)
- Paper Cuts by Stephen Bernard Review – a Powerful Memoir of Sexual Abuse, by Jenny Turner, The Guardian (February 16, 2018)
- Court Likely to Withdraw Charge of Key Accuser in Cardinal Pell Abuse Case, by Elise Harris, CNA/EWTN News (February 15, 2018)
- Kerala Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, Surrenders, by Akhel Mathew, Gulf News (February 16, 2018)
- Accused Priest Extradited from Ph Pleads Not Guilty, in Associated Press (February 16, 2018)
- 8 File Sex Abuse Claims against Former Li Priest, in News 12 Long Island (February 15, 2018)
- Pope Francis Reveals He Meets with Victims of Sex Abuse on Fridays, by Austen Ivereigh, CRUX (February 15, 2018)
- Michigan State Player Being Investigated for Criminal Sexual Conduct, by Travis Hines, NBC Sports (February 16, 2018)
- Here's What Michigan State University Has Done since Larry Nassar's Trial, by Eric Levenson, CNN (February 14, 2018)
- With Piety and Steel, Justin Welby Has the Church in His Firmest Grip, by Andrew Brown, The Guardian (February 16, 2018)
- Understanding Spiritual Abuse, in Church Times (February 16, 2018)
- Trial Alleging Mormons Overlooked Sex Abuse Enters 5th Week, in Associated Press (February 16, 2018)
- Indianapolis Youth Pastor Sexually Abused Girl in Church Office, Authorities Say, by Ryan Martin, Indianapolis Star (February 15, 2018)
- How Unusual Is It for a Priest to Be Arrested?, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 15, 2018)
- Use Lent to Remember Child Abuse: Catholic Archbishop of Perth, by Kim Macdonald, West Australian (February 16, 2018)
- Northern Idaho Man Convicted of Ritualized Family Abuse, in Associated Press (February 16, 2018)
- Scottish Catholic Aid Charity Confirms It Dealt with Two Child Abuse Cases, in Catholic Herald (February 15, 2018)
- Sciaf Chief Calls for Aid Worker Register after Sex Abuse Cases, by Greg Russell, The National (February 15, 2018)
- Scottish Charity Regulator Deals with 15 Sexual Misconduct Cases, in Basingstoke Gazette (February 16, 2018)
- Metoo Advocate Hit with New Claims of Misconduct, in Associated Press (February 15, 2018)

February 17

- Francis Renews Abuse Commission but Does Not Reappoint Six Members, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (February 17, 2018)
- Child Abuse, Sex Assaults at Mount Saint Joseph Youth House, Suit Says, by Richard Cowen, NorthJersey.com (February 17, 2018)
- Vatican Investigator Meeting with Chile Abuse Victim in NYC, by Claudia Torren, Associated Press via US News & World Report (February 16, 2018)
- Pope Revives Lapsed Sex Abuse Commission Amid Skepticism, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 17, 2018)
- Priest accused in rape case surrenders, in The Times of India (February 17, 2018)
- The Latest: Chile Abuse Victim: Story Is Finally Heard, in Associated Press via US News & World Report (February 17, 2018)
- Rob Porter’s case shows how the Mormon Church can fail abused women, by Tara Isabella Burton, Vox (February 16, 2018)
- With CDA support, ministry facilitates healing for abuse victims, by Lisa Dahm, Catholic Sun (February 17, 2018)
- Fresh twist as Vatican revives Pope's sexual abuse panel, in Agence France-Presse (February 18, 2018)
- Vatican investigator meets with Chile abuse victim in NYC, by Claudia Torrens, Associated Press (February 17, 2018)
- Vatican investigator meets with Chilean abuse victim in New York, by Peter Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (February 17, 2018)
- Juan Carlos Cruz tras reunión con monseñor Scicluna: “Por primera vez siento que nos están oyendo”, by Francisca Labarca, La Tercera (February 17, 2018)

February 18

- Los próximos pasos del arzobispo Scicluna tras su encuentro con Juan Carlos Cruz, in El Mercurio - emol.com (February 17, 2018)
- Sex-abuse cover-ups cast a long shadow, by David Quinn, Times (February 18, 2018)
- 'We were innocent': How one survivor hopes to get justice for Duplessis Orphans, by Jaela Bernstien, CBC.CA (February 17, 2018)
- Scottish charity regulator speaks up on sexual misconduct cases, by Martin Hannan, National (February 17, 2018)
- Chilean Sexual Abuse Victim Testifies Before Vatican Investigator, by Alice Popavici, Reuters via U.S. News & World Report (February 17, 2018)
- Pope Francis wowed the world but, five years on, is in troubled waters, by Catherine Pepinster, Guardian (February 17, 2018)
- Hear from one of the 76 sexual abuse victims included in the Syracuse Diocese's compensation program, by Andrew Donovan, WSYR-TV (February 15, 2018)
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, in Diocese of Syracuse (February 14, 2018)
- Syracuse Bishop announces program for victims of clergy sexual abuse, by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, Syracuse.com (February 18, 2018)
- Letter to the editor: Catholic church should open window to old sex abuse claims, by Dave Pasinski, Syracuse.com (February 17, 2018)
- Diocese of Syracuse announces program to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, on The WSYR-TV (February 14, 2018)
- Syracuse program gives abuse victims until May 16 to file claims, by Renee K. Gadoua, National Catholic Reporter (February 16, 2018)
- Press Conference: Announcement of IRCP in the Diocese of Syracuse, in Diocese of SyracuseFebruary 14, 2018 (February 14, 2018)
- Pope Revives Sexual Abuse Commission Amid Criticism of Vatican, by Jason Horowitz, New York Times (February 17, 2018)
- Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program for Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse, in Diocese of Syracuse (February 14, 2018)
- Victims of sexual abuse committed by Brothers of Sacred Heart at Collège Mont Sacré-Coeur, by Robert Kugler, Pierre Boivin, And Olivera Pajani, Kugler Kandestin (February 07, 2018)
- Senegal man sues Quebec Catholic congregation over alleged sexual abuse, on The CTV News and The Canadian Press (February 18, 2018)
- Pope Francis reactivates sexual abuse advisory panel, by Allen Cone, UPI (February 17, 2018)
- Press Release of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, in Holy See Press Office (February 17, 2018)
- O’Malley will head revived Vatican abuse panel, by Jeremy C. Fox, BostGlobe (February 18, 2018)
- O’Malley stays as head of panel on child abuse, by Laurel J. Sweet, BostHerald (February 18, 2018)
- Pope reappoints Cardinal O'Malley to safeguarding commission, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service via Pilot (February 17, 2018)
- Facing criticism on handling of sex abuse, Pope Francis reveals he meets victims regularly, by Gerard O’connell, America Magazine (February 15, 2018)
- Days of fasting and reparation in sorrow for child sexual abuse and for the healing of victims, in Australian Bishops Conference (February 17, 2018)
- Churches want child sex abuse compensation extended to criminals, by Stephanie Peatling, Age (February 18, 2018)
- Priest accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child in Mexico City, in Yucatan Times (February 17, 2018)
- ‘Decades of monstrous sexual abuse’ by psychiatrist costs famous Hawaiian school $80 million, by Fred Barbash, WashingtPost (February 17, 2018)
- Lynn Beyak 'inflamed attitudes against Indigenous citizens': Manitoba senator, in CBC News (February 16, 2018)
- Pope’s Claim, “I Normally Meet Sex Abuse Victims,” is Contradicted by Lack of Action, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (February 18, 2018)

February 19

- After priest arrest, grassroots group, church plan healing events, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 18, 2018)
- Priest charged with sexual misconduct is responsible for own legal fees, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 18, 2018)
- Pope backs down, OKs resignation of divisive Nigerian bishop, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via ABC News (February 19, 2018)
- Probe continues in priest's texts, by Melissa Klaric, Herald (SharPA) (February 18, 2018)
- Kerala Catholic priest arrested for allegedly raping a British-Bangladeshi woman, on The bdnews24.com (February 17, 2018)
- Rape-accused Catholic priest surrenders before court, in The India Today (February 16, 2018)
- Lawsuit: Priest told boy abuse was 'natural and normal', by Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post (February 18, 2018)
- 60-year-old Claims Sexual Abuse by Priests, by Krystal Paco, KUAM News (February 19, 2018)
- Resignations and Appointments, 19.02.2018, in Vatican website (February 19, 2018)
- East Brunswick Rabbi Accused of Prostitution, by Suzanne Russell, MyCentralJersey.com (February 19, 2018)
- Francis Backs down in Dispute with Nigerian Priests, Accepts Bishop's Resignation, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (February 19, 2018)
- A New Zealander Says a St John of God Catholic Brother, Who Sexually Abused Him When He Was Six, Says a 33-year Australian Jail Term Is Not Long Enough., in NZCity (February 20, 2018)
- What Is Clergy Sexual Abuse and How Does It Happen?, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 18, 2018)
- Pope Resurrects Dormant Sex Abuse Commission, by Stephen Wynne, ChurchMilitant.com (February 19, 2018)
- Now You’re Seeing behind the “pope Francis Curtain”, by Joelle Casteix, TheWorthyAdversary.com (February 19, 2018)
- Insurer Seeking $10 Million Back from Diocese That Knew about Predator Priest, by Mary Ormsby and Sandro Contenta, Toronto Star (February 18, 2018)
- PAEDOPHILE’S Victims Say Abuse Was Known of for Years, by Caroline O'Doherty, Irish Examiner (February 20, 2018)
- Disgraced Cardinal Cancels Appearance Representing Pope after Locals Vow to Protest, by Claire Chretien, LifeSiteNews.com (February 19, 2018)
- Former Port Pirie Catholic Church Priest Faces in Court Three Boys He Abused More Than Three Decades Ago, by Meagan Dillon, The Advertiser (February 19, 2018)
- Former Catholic Priest Charles Alfred Barnett Apologises to Sexual Abuse Victims in Court, by Rebecca Opie, ABC News (February 19, 2018)

February 20

- Catholic aid agencies pledge “zero tolerance” as sex scandal grows, by Charles Collins, Crux (February 19, 2018)
- $10M suit: Priest raped boy 8 or 9 times, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (February 19, 2018)
- Audit gives more than half of church bodies 'satisfactory' child protection rating, on The BreakingNews.ie (February 20, 2018)
- Sr Arina Gonsalves joins Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, by Nirmala Carvalho, AsiaNews.it (February 19, 2018)
- Sex abuse claim against Guam church brings total lawsuits to 157, in Radio New Zealand (February 20, 2018)
- Papal envoy Scicluna’ s first day in Chile, over 20 audiences scheduled, by Luis Badilla, Vatican Insider (February 20, 2018)
- Abp Scicluna in Chile to hear testimony in the Barros case, in Vatican News (February 20, 2018)
- Catholics Rejoice Over Cdl. Mahony Cancellation, by Alexander Slavsky, ChurchMilitant.com (February 20, 2018)
- Abuse survivor: Why I won't seek reparations from Syracuse diocese (Commentary), by Kevin Braney, Post-Standard/syracuse.com (February 20, 2018)
- Cardinal George Pell's case back in court, in Australian Associated Press via nine.com.au (February 21, 2018)
- Five religious orders criticised for 'significant' child safeguarding weaknesses, by Joe Little, RTÉ (February 20, 2018)
- Details emerge of alleged sexual misconduct by priest who served in, around Modesto, by Brian Clark, Modesto Bee (February 09, 2018)
- Australia prelates criticise 'relentless' media campaign against Church, by Mark Brolly, Tablet (February 20, 2018)
- Pope renews child protection body, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (February 20, 2018)
- Audit critical of five Catholic male congregations on child protection, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (February 20, 2018)
- Ex-Chilean seminarian: meeting with Vatican abuse investigator ‘intense’, in Catholic News Service via CatholicPhilly.com (February 20, 2018)
- Obispo Scicluna tendrá al menos 20 reuniones por denuncias contra Barros, by C. Reyes And Y. Moya, La Tercera (February 19, 2018)
- Juan Carlos Cruz describe encuentro con obispo Scicluna por encubrimiento de Barros, by María José, Bío Bío Express (February 20, 2018)
- Los focos puestos en la Nunciatura: Scicluna recoge testimonios por obispo Barros, on The cooperativa.cl (February 20, 2018)
- Pope's investigator meets Chile sex abuse victims, in BBC News (February 20, 2018)
- Vatican investigator meets with Chilean sex abuse victims, by Patricia Luna, Associated Press (February 20, 2018)
- Iowa priest suspended after allegation of 'unwelcome advances,' diocese says, by Luke Nozicka, Des Moines Register (February 20, 2018)
- Apuron breaks his silence, by Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican Insider (February 11, 2018)
- Vatican special envoy hears Chilean abuse victims' testimony, by Cassandra Garrison, Reuters (February 20, 2018)
- Vatican probe of child sexual abuse begins in Chile, in Santiago Times (February 19, 2018)
- Pope’s decision on child sex-abuse commission members criticised, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (February 19, 2018)
- Why there’s so much silence around being sexually assaulted in the Asian community, by Faima Bakar, Metro.co.uk (February 20, 2018)

February 21

- James Hamilton Tras Reunion Con Arzobispo Scicluna: "Senor Errazuriz, Usted Es Un Criminal", in 24Horas (February 20, 2018)
- Monsenor Scicluna Debio Ser Hospitalizado De Urgencia, in La Nacion (February 21, 2018)
- Arzobispo Scicluna Fue Sometido a Una Cirugia Tras Sufrir Complicaciones En LA Vesicula, by Claudia Soto, La Tercera (February 21, 2018)
- Vatican Sex Abuse Investigator Hospitalized in Chile, in Associated Press via New York Times (February 21, 2018)
- Leaked Docs Raise Question of Pope’s Personal Role in New Vatican Financial Scandal, in LifeSiteNews (February 20, 2018)
- Book Gathers Perspectives on the Words of Pope Francis, in National Catholic Reporter (February 21, 2018)
- Former Priest Denies Sex Abuse Allegation, by Haidee V. Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (February 21, 2018)
- Francis Canonizing Not Only Paul Vi’s Life, but Also His Legacy, by John L. Allen, Crux (February 21, 2018)
- As Cardinals Age, Looking Ahead to Pope Francis’s Next Consistory, by John L. Allen Jr. and Ines San Martin, Crux (February 21, 2018)
- The shocking case that shows how far the Vatican has to go in child protection, by Ed Condon, Catholic Herald (February 20, 2018)
- Un juge de la Rote condamné pour possession d’images pédopornographiques, by Nicolas Senèze, La Croix (February 16, 2018)
- Ex-Vatican judge takes plea bargain on molestation, child pornography charges, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (February 20, 2018)
- Giudice della Rota patteggia 14 mesi per violenza sessuale e pedopornografia digitale, in La Stampa - Vatican Insider (February 18, 2018)
- Molesta 20enne condannato monsignore della Sacra Rota, in La Repubblica (February 16, 2018)
- Presentation High: New independent office to handle sex abuse complaints, by John Woolfolk, Mercury News (February 20, 2018)
- New Zealand PM urged to expand royal commission over St John of God child-sex abuse, by Joanne Mccarthy, Sydney Morning Herald (February 22, 2018)
- Cardinal George Pell’s lawyers denied access to more accusers' medical records, in Australian Associated Press via The Guardian (February 20, 2018)

February 22

- German Ex-priest Convicted of Sexually Abusing Boys, in Associated Press via Washington Post (February 22, 2018)
- Child Sex Abuse Allegation V. Retired Boise Priest Raises Question: Is It Too Late to Prosecute?, by Katy Moeller, Idaho Statesman (February 20, 2018)
- Police Investigating Whether School Followed Abuse-reporting Law, by John Woolfolk, Mercury News (February 22, 2018)
- Abuse Survivors Push to Change New York Statute of Limitations, by Peter Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (February 22, 2018)
- Cardinal George Pell's Barrister: Loud, Socially Progressive and an Avowed Atheist, by Tim Elliott, Sydney Morning Herald (February 17, 2018)
- Trust in the Catholic Church Has Been "Broken', Says Top Nun, by Christopher Lamb, The Tablet (February 22, 2018)

February 23

- Ireland Tells State-run Schools: Stop Steering Pupils to Religion Class, by Richard Perez-Pena, New York Times (February 21, 2018)
- Pedophilie Dans L'eglise: Pourquoi Catherine Bonnet a Donne SA Demission Au Pape, by Claire Chartier, L'Express (February 20, 2018)
- Member of Pope’s Anti-abuse Panel Insists, ‘the Church Is Not Failing’, by John L. Allen Jr. and Ines San Martin, Crux (February 23, 2018)
- Former Papal Adviser Says Francis Needs to Make Sex Abuse a Priority, by Claire Giangrave, Crux (February 22, 2018)
- Catholic Diocese Responds after Student’s Parent Arrested on Child Rape Charges, by Eryn Taylor and Nina Harrelson, News Channel 3 (February 21, 2018)
- Victims of Clergy Abuse Stand Together at Cathedral of St. Mary, by Stephanie Dickrell, St. Cloud Times (February 22, 2018)
- Diocese of Baton Rouge and Priest Dismissed from Lawsuit over Confession, in WAFB (February 22, 2018)
- Catholic Church Wins Lawsuit over Confession, by Trey Schmaltz and Chris Nakamoto, WBRZ (February 22, 2018)
- Diocese Compensation Program to Help Clergy Victims, by Alex Petroski and Sara-Megan Walsh, Times Beacon Record (February 21, 2018)
- Controversial Child Sex Abuse Legal Tactic to Be Struck out, by Royce Millar, Chris Vedelago, and Ben Schneiders, The Age (February 24, 2018)
- Sutton Man Jailed for Using His Position As a Priest to Sexually Abuse "Vulnerable" 10-year-old Boy, by Sarah George, Croydon Advertiser (February 22, 2018)
- Ex-priester Muss Wegen Schweren Missbrauchs in Psychiatrie, in Die Welt (February 20, 2018)
- Long Overdue Laws Will Empower Child Sexual Abuse Survivors, by Ben Schneiders, Canberra Times (February 22, 2018)
- Former Sussex Priest Jailed for Sex Abuse against Boy, in BBC (February 22, 2018)
- Judge Dismisses Baton Rouge Catholic Diocese, Priest from Lawsuit Involving the Confessional, by Joe Gyan, The Advocate (February 22, 2018)
- Lawsuit over Sex Abuse Insurance Could Have Consequences for Future Cases, Experts Say, in Province and Canadian Press (February 21, 2018)
- Jewish Principal Accused of Abusing Girls ‘faked Illness’, by Jacob Atkins, Jamie Walker, The Australian (February 15, 2018)
- Melbourne Teacher Malka Leifer Arrested on Child Sex Claims, by Ellen Whinnett, News Corp Australia Network (February 24, 2018)
- ‘i Never Imagined Sitting in Court, Seeing My Former Principal in Handcuffs’, by Ittay Flescher, Plus61j (February 14, 2018)
- Sisters Who Accuse Australian Principal of Sexual Assault Herald Her Arrest in Israel As ‘important Breakthrough’, by Dina Kraft, Haaretz (February 13, 2018)
- Rabbi Charged with Having Sex with 17-year-old Girl Forced into Prostitution, by Jeff Goldman, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (February 19, 2018)
- Archbishop on "Mission" in New York, Chile, in Times of Malta (February 15, 2018)
- Former Principal Wanted on Child Sex Abuse Charges Kept in Custody in Israel, Will Face New Psychiatric Test, by Sophie McNeill, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 14, 2018)
- Vatican Judge Accused of Possessing Child Pornography Accepts Plea Deal, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic Herald (February 22, 2018)
- In Which the Jewish Community Gives Cover to a Child Molester - Again, by Bethany Mandel, Forward (February 20, 2018)
- Former Winnipeg Rabbi Charged with Sex Crimes "Actively Evading Police", by Carol Sanders, Winnipeg Free Press (February 20, 2018)
- Rabbi Skips Town after Charges Laid for Multiple Sex Offences: Winnipeg Police, by Kristin Annable, CBC News (February 20, 2018)
- Boarding Schools : the Secret Shame – Exposure Review: a Raw and Emotional Exploration of Systematic Failure of Abuse Victims, by Michael Hogan, The Telegraph (February 19, 2018)
- Former Winnipeg Rabbi Facing Sexual Assault Charges Believed to Have Fled Canada: Police, in CTV Winnipeg (February 20, 2018)

February 24

- Bishop at Heart of Abuse Cover-up Claims Testifies in Chile, in Associated Press via ABC News (February 23, 2018)
- Sexual Abuse Survivors in Victoria to Be Able to Sue Churches As Government Moves to End "Ellis Defence", in ABC (February 23, 2018)
- Victoria on Brink of National Redress Scheme for Sex Abuse Survivors, by Farrah Tomazin, The Age (February 24, 2018)
- Counseling for Clergy Sex Abuse Accusers Continues, by Haidee V Eugenio, Pacific Daily News (February 24, 2018)
- Vatican child abuse investigator meets with accused Chilean bishop, by Cassandra Garrison And Hugh Bronstein, Reuters (February 23, 2018)
- Opinion: A complete loss of moral authority, by Martin Hanson, Gisborne (New Zealand) Herald (February 24, 2018)
- Six Oregon men file suit against Albany First Assembly church for sex abuse, by Lillian Schrock, Corvallis Gazette-Times (February 24, 2018)
- Mons. Alejandro Goic reflexionó sobre los desafíos en prevención de abusos al interior de la Iglesia, on The Iglesia.cl (website of the Chilean bishops' conference) (February 24, 2018)

February 25

- South Korea church apologizes for abuse, in Agence France-Presse via the Hürriyet (Turkey) Daily News (February 25, 2018)
- 수원교구민에게 보내는 교구장 특별 사목 서한, in Catholic Diocese of Suwon, South Korea (February 25, 2018)
- Priest guilty of sexual assaulting schoolboy 36 years ago, by Liam Heylin, Irish Examiner (February 23, 2018)
- Priest goes on trial for indecently assaulting boy in sickbay, by Liam Heylin, Irish Examiner (February 22, 2018)
- Former priest guilty of indecently assaulting boy in 1980s, by Barry Roche, Irish Times (February 23, 2018)
- Co Down GAA club urged any victims of paedophile priest to come forward, by Suzanne Mcgonagle, Irish Times (February 24, 2018)
- Sex abuse at Chilean church school was an unending 'perverse game': victim, in Agence France-Presse via the Malaysia Sun Daily (February 25, 2018)
- Gravelines - Nieppe : un prêtre mis en examen pour viol, on The France 3 TV (February 24, 2018)
- Lettre aux prêtres et aux diacres, et aux diocésains, by Laurent Bernard Marie Ulrich, Archdiocese of Lille (February 24, 2018)
- Le prêtre de Val-d’Or accusé d'agression sexuelle est acquitté, in Radio Canada (February 23, 2018)
- Exorcist priest accused of sexual abuse, by Philip Willan, Times of London (February 26, 2018)
- 45 años calló una víctima de la pederastia en Chile, in Agence France-Presse via El Telégrafo (February 25, 2018)

February 26

- Woman says pastor sexually abused her at 14. Now he’s in ministry at IHOP of Kansas City, by Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (February 24, 2018)
- Six Oregon men file suit against Albany First Assembly church for sex abuse, by Lillian Schrock, Corvallis Gazette-Times (February 24, 2018)
- Rabbi wanted for sex crimes claimed leadership role Jewish school, by Carol Sanders, Winnipeg Free Press (February 22, 2018)
- South Korea's Moon Urges Action against Growing #metoo Sex Abuse Claims, by Heekyong Yang, Reuters (February 26, 2018)
- Justice on the Horizon, by Nicole Meyer, Jewish Journal (February 21, 2018)
- Controversial Child Sex Abuse Legal Tactic to Be Struck out, by Royce Millar, Chris Vedelago & Ben Schneiders, The Age (February 24, 2018)
- The Weinstein Company Says It Will File for Bankruptcy, by Rich McKay, Reuters (February 26, 2018)
- Church Officials Shielded Priest Suspected of Murder for Decades, by Josh Gaynor, CBS NEWS (February 26, 2018)
- Teen Said Modesto Pastor Abused Her. Church "Swept It under the Rug", by Garth Stapley, Modesto Bee (February 24, 2018)
- Papal Adviser on Sex Abuse Wants Church to Offer Experience to the World, by Claire Giangrave, CRUX (February 26, 2018)
- Mid-michigan Priest Charged with Sex Crimes, in WNEM (February 26, 2018)
- Chileans Lose Faith As Vatican Scrambles to Contain Sex Abuse Scandal, by Cassandra Garrison, Reuters (February 23, 2018)
- I’m a Campus Sexual Assault Activist. It’s Time to Reimagine How We Punish Sex Crimes., by Sofie Karasek, New York Times (February 22, 2018)
- Cardinal Apologizes for Any "Confusion or Embarrassment" over Tweet, in News 12 New Jersey (February 25, 2018)
- Weinstein Apologizes to Streep, Lawrence for Lawyers" Words, by Sandy Cohen, Associated Press (February 22, 2018)
- Jennifer Lawrence Gets Candid about Nude Photo Leak and Harvey Weinstein, by Nick Paschal, Yahoo Entertainment (February 25, 2018)
- Jennifer Lawrence Is Reportedly Teaming up with Catt Sadler for #metoo, Time's up Docuseries, by Jennifer Lance, The Glamour (February 25, 2018)
- Hollywood's Indie Film Industry Is Still Waiting for a Dose of #metoo, by Jed Gottlieb, The Quartzy (February 26, 2018)
- Gymnasts to Join Lawmakers Monday to Unveil Bills Aimed at Stopping Sexual Abuse, by Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press (February 26, 2018)
- Corless Urges Public to Back DNA Testing of Tuam Babies’ Remains, by Elaine Edwards, Irish Times (February 23, 2018)
- Nassar Victims Help Unveil Sweeping Child Abuse Legislation, in Associated Press (February 21, 2018)

February 27

- Abuse survivors speak out, accuse govt of backtracking, by Phil Pennington, Radio NZ (February 27, 2018)
- PM faces claims over exclusion of churches from abuse inquiry [with video], in Radio NZ (February 27, 2018)
- Nassar victims help unveil sweeping child abuse legislation, by David Eggert, Associated Press (February 26, 2018)
- MEDIA RELEASE – FEBRUARY 26, 2018, by Robert M. Hoatson, Road to Recovery (February 27, 2018)
- Man who claims to have 'nearly killed a priest' to stop a sexual assault calls for state abuse inquiry to be widened [with video], by Katarina Williams, Stuff (February 27, 2018)
- PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IS BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING AUSTRALIAN CHURCH, SAYS CATHOLIC AUDITOR, by Mark Brolly, Tablet (February 26, 2018)
- Fr Malachy Finnegan victims complain to ombudsman, in BBC News (February 27, 2018)
- SafeToNet demos anti-sexting child safety tool, by Natasha Lomas, TechCrunch (February 26, 2018)
- N.J. priest reassigned after sex abuse allegations surface from time as Staten Island teacher in 1980s, by Paul Liotta, SILive (February 26, 2018)
- Saginaw Township priest accused of sexual assault, by Bryce Huffman, Michigan Radio (February 26, 2018)
- Saginaw-area priest arrested on assault allegations, in The Associated Press (February 27, 2018)
- Mid-Michigan priest charged with sex crimes, by Rachel Mccrary And Kate Nadolski, WNEM (February 26, 2018)
- Priest accused of using exorcisms to sexually assault women, by Lia Eustachewich, New York Post (February 26, 2018)
- Survivors, politicians propose sexual abuse reporting laws in Michigan, by Dan Murphy, ESPN (February 26, 2018)
- Uniting Church mulls asking congregations to fund abuse compo claims, in Starts At 60 (February 26, 2018)
- Bishop Barros testifies before abuse cover-up investigation, in The Associated Press (February 26, 2018)
- Victims of Fr Finnegan urged to come forward, in Lurgan Mail (February 27, 2018)
- Catholic sex abuse in Northwest isn’t new. Diocese bankruptcies started here., by Michael Katz, Idaho Statesman (February 26, 2018)
- Middlesex priest accused of sex abuse, by Suzanne Russell, My Central Jersey (February 26, 2018)

February 28

- Man Says He Was Abused As Teen by Buffalo-area Priest, by Aaron Besecker, Buffalo News (February 27, 2018)
- Retired Priest Admits to Sexually Abusing Boys, in WGRZ (February 28, 2018)
- Denver Mayor Apologizes after Police Detective Accuses Him of Sexual Harassment, by Chantal Da Silva, Newsweek (February 28, 2018)
- Meghan Markle Shows Her Support for #metoo, Time's up and Women's Empowerment, by Erica Gonzales, Harper's Bazaar (February 28, 2018)
- Meghan Markle Says Women "Don't Need Help to Find Their Voice" As She Urges Royals to Harness Time's up and Me Too Campaigns, by Hannah Furness, The Telegraph (February 26, 2018)
- Rabbi on the Run: CBC News Investigates Alleged Winnipeg Sex Offender on the Lam, in CBC News (February 24, 2018)
- Monica Lewinsky Says Metoo Has Made Her Rethink Whether She Could Consent to Relationship with Bill Clinton, by Clark Mindock, The Independent (February 28, 2018)
- Ex-student Sues Lake Forest Montessori School over "Illegal Sexual Relationship" with Teacher Who's Now in Prison, in Chicago Tribune (February 27, 2018)
- Israeli Court Told Alleged Sex Offender Malka Leifer Is Fit to Stand Trial in Australia, by Sophie McNeill, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 27, 2018)
- Israeli Court Delays Decision on Extradition of Alleged Child Sex-offender, by Tamara Zieve, Jerusalem Post (February 27, 2018)
- Opinion: It’s Time For The #MeToo Movement To Start Talking About Children, by Sara Kabakov, Forward (February 26, 2018)
- Queens teacher removed from yeshiva post amid child molestation accusations, by Reuven Blau And Christina Carrega, New York Daily News (February 24, 2018)
- Providence's Fr. McGrath Allegedly Had Naked-Boy Photos: Police, by John Ferak, New Lenox Patch (February 19, 2018)
- Two police officers sentenced for sexually assaulting women while on duty, by Jeremy B White, Independent (February 27, 2018)


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