Abuse Tracker 2019 Part 6: November to December 2019 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

November 2019

November 1

- Diocese of Joliet Being Sued after Priest Is Accused of Sexual Assault, in WJOL Radio (November 1, 2019)
- Former Priest David Perrett Pleads Not Guilty to 139 Charges of Child Sexual Assault, by Caitlin Furlong and Cecilia Connell, Australian Broadcasting Company (November 1, 2019)
- Brooklyn Bishop Concludes Vatican-ordered Investigation into Buffalo Diocese, by Christopher White, Crux (November 1, 2019)
- They Never Admit Anything, in Church Militant (November 1, 2019)
- Pope’s Words ‘difficult to Reconcile’ with Vatican’s Lack of Cooperation with Abuse Inquiry, by Charles Collins, Crux (November 1, 2019)
- SNAP Agrees with Former Co Attorney General Who Advocates Sol Reform Now, in SNAP (November 1, 2019)
- ‘all Survivors Day’ Piggybacks on All Saints’ Day to Raise Awareness about Sexual Abuse, by Bob Allen, Baptist News Global (October 31, 2019)
- Bishop Has Asked Gardai to Investigate Allegations of "Collusion and Cover-up" in Tg4 Documentary, by Michelle NicPhaid, Donagal Democrat (November 1, 2019)
- Oxford Priest Responds to Ongoing Catholic Church Sex Scandals, by Meagan Harkins, HottyToddy (November 1, 2019)
- Suspended Priest Arrested in Hamilton County Sexual Abuse Case, by Vic Ryckaert and Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star (October 29, 2019)
- Kevin Spacey Won’t Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case after Accuser Dies, by Gene Maddaus, Variety (October 29, 2019)
- A Grad Student Refused to Recant Her Rape Accusation Even after Police Arrested Her and Said She Lied, by Katie Shepherd, Washington Post (October 29, 2019)
- Epstein’s Autopsy ‘points to Homicide,’ Pathologist Hired by Brother Claims, by Azi Paybarah, New York Times (October 30, 2019)
- Opinion: Catholic Bishops Agree: Anything but a Woman, by Sara McDougall, New York Times (October 30, 2019)
- The Prophet Nathan and Theodore Mccarrick, by Terry Mattingly, Ukiah Daily Journal (November 1, 2019)
- Former Local Pastor Named in Sex-abuse Probe, by Christian Burney, La Junta Tribune-Democrat (October 31, 2019)
- Former San Andreas Pedophile Priest Arrested in Portugal, by Dakota Morlan, Calavaras Enterprise (November 1, 2019)
- Advocates Rally for Change to Statute of Limitations Laws for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Investigation into Abuse by Catholic Priests, by Kiran Chawla, WAFB TV (November 1, 2019)
- Bishop to Co-operate with Garda Sexual Abuse Investigation, by Joe Little, RTE (November 1, 2019)
- Man Sues Norwich Diocese, Groton Church over Sexual Conduct of Two Priests, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (November 1, 2019)
- Unfinished Business Awaits Lawmakers, by John Finnerty, Johnstown Tribune Democrat (November 2, 2019)

November 2

- The Overstated Collaps of American Christianity, by Ross Douthat, New York Times (November 2, 2019)
- New State Law Hailed in Fight against Sex Abuse in Churches, by Bob Campbell, Odessa American (November 2, 2019)
- Towering Baptist Figure Wants to Lead SBC Amid Strife, Sex Abuse Crisis, by Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle (November 2, 2019)
- Diocesan Lawyer Raises Possibility of Bankruptcy over Abuse Payments, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 1, 2019)
- David Raped Bathsheba, and Why That Matters, by Russell L. Meek, Religion News Service (November 1, 2019)
- Arlington Church, Pastor Failed to Stop Sex Abuse of 4-year-old by Teen, Lawsuit Says, by Domingo Ramirez, Star Telegram (November 1, 2019)
- Tampa Man, Registered Sex Offender Accused of Using Bible App to Befriend Youth Group Girls, in News Channel 8 (November 2, 2019)
- Man Snared in NJ Child Sex Sting Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison, in NBC TV 4 (November 2, 2019)
- Nigerian Women Say ‘MeToo.’ Critics Say ‘Prove It.’, by Julie Turkewitz, New York Times (November 03, 2019)

November 3

- A tale of two priests and the future of the Catholic Church, by Bob Kustra, Idaho Statesman (November 3, 2019)
- For The Editor Behind The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Investigation, Colorado’s Clergy Abuse Report Is ‘Eerily Similar’, by Avery Lill, Colorado Public Radio (November 3, 2019)
- 2 priests, 1 with Cape ties, placed on leave after diocese review, by Doug Fraser, Cape Cod Times (November 3, 2019)
- Bridgeport priest reinstated after allegations of sexual abuse deemed ‘unfounded,’ church says, by Sam Kelly And Tom Schuba, Sun Times (November 3, 2019)
- Demonstrators demand accountability for Catholic clergy sex crimes, by Sten Spinella, Day (November 3, 2019)
- Catholic Sex Abuse Victims Gather On All Survivors Day, by Andy Dahn, WBBM Radio (November 3, 2019)
- Love in the face of evil: Steamboat’s Catholic church looks for solutions after release of statewide report on child sexual abuse, by Derek Maiolo, Steamboat Pilot (November 3, 2019)
- Jesus, Mary, and Mary, by Elizabeth Bruenig, New York Review of Books (November 01, 2019)
- Catholic Leaders: Totally Corrupt Financially, Too!, by Captain Cassidy, Patheos blog (November 02, 2019)

November 4

- At least 11 priests accused of sexually abusing children in Colorado report are still alive, by Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post (November 4, 2019)
- Fall River Diocese puts 2 priests accused of misconduct on leave, in WJAR — NBC 10 News (November 03, 2019)
- Diocese Right To Act Swiftly, in The Intelligencer (November 4, 2019)
- El Salvador archbishop apologizes over priest sex abuse case, in Associated Press (November 4, 2019)
- Film: By the Grace of God, by Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News (November 4, 2019)
- Romanoff criticizes Hickenlooper over handling of clergy abuse, by Michael Karlik, Colorado Politics (November 4, 2019)
- Diocese of Steubenville Should Continue Outreach About Abusive Former Teacher, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 4, 2019)
- New Orleans archbishop acknowledges 57 abusive clergy, by Tim Lennon, Richard Windmann, Kevin Bourgeois, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 4, 2019)
- SNAP Calls for More Action, by Rob Masson, WVUE TV (November 4, 2019)
- Suit claims retired Albany bishop told sex abuse victim to 'forget about it', by Cayla Harris, Times Union (November 4, 2019)
- Ex-evangelical pastor says supporting Trump has been 'damaging' to church, by Aris Folley, Hill (November 4, 2019)
- Charleston priest retired over Wheeling bishop's costly renovation to Sacred Heart, by Ryan Quinn, Gazette Mail (November 4, 2019)
- Is There A Fundamental Flaw In the Institutional Church’s Approach To Sex Ethics?, by Rebecca Bratten Weiss, Patheos blog (November 4, 2019)

November 5

- After Their Order’s Suppression, Victims Struggle to Move Forward, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 5, 2019)
- Colorado Report Shows Need for Further Investigation into Clergy Abuse, in SNAP (November 5, 2019)
- The Wolf in Priest’s Clothing: Victim of Former Niagara Catholic Priests Sues Diocese for $5.2 Million, by Grant LaFleche, Catholic diocese was told of Grecco’s sex abuse, alleges victi (November 5, 2019)
- Priest Accused of Misconduct Has Strong New Bedford Ties, by Kiernan Dunlop, South Coast Today (November 4, 2019)
- David Joseph Perrett Pleads Not Guilty to New England Historical Child Sex Abuse Offences, by Breanna Chillingworth, Moree Champion (November 5, 2019)
- Mysuru Priests Accuse Bishop of Sexual Misconduct, Corruption, Shoot Letter to Pope Francis, in India Today (November 5, 2019)
- An accused pastor’s suicide: The pain we see and the pain we don’t, by Christa Brown, ReligiNews Service (November 5, 2019)
- Diocese of Lansing Fails to Properly Handle 1990 Sexual Assault Case, Leads to Second Victim, by Kelly Mcclintock, Legal Examiner blog (November 5, 2019)
- Argentine order classic case of ‘be careful what you wish for’, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 04, 2019)
- Harvest Elders Say James MacDonald Is ‘Biblically Disqualified’ From Ministry, by Kate Shellnutt, Christianity Today (November 5, 2019)
- With Ad Limina Visits, Pope Francis Should Renew Call for “All-Out Battle” on Clergy Abuse, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 5, 2019)
- Lawsuits: Woman sexually abused students in NY before teaching in PBC, in Palm Beach Post (November 5, 2019)
- Washington Post: Catholics should follow Germany's gospel when seeking future growth, by Terry Mattingly, Get Religiblog (November 5, 2019)
- Father Tom Doyle's Recent Lecture, "What the Sexual Abuse Phenomenon Has Done to the Catholic Church", by William Linsdey, Bilgrimmage blog (November 5, 2019)
- Southern Baptist Convention Needs Leadership Willing to Tackle Cases of Clergy Sex Abuse, by Christa Brown, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 5, 2019)
- Church urged to boost response to needs of clergy sexual abuse survivors, by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service (November 5, 2019)
- US bishops arrive in Rome for ad limina visit with Pope Francis, by Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency (November 5, 2019)

November 6

- Wyoming Sex Abuse Queries Lacked Victim Cooperation, in Associated Press (November 6, 2019)
- Boston Archdiocese Opts for Transparency to Protect Minors – Bishop O’connell, by Devin Watkins, Vatican News (November 5, 2019)
- Anniversary of Credibly Accused Clergy List in New Orleans Brings Lawsuits, Calls for Investigations, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times Picayune (November 5, 2019)
- US Priest Who Gave out Gifts in Philippines Accused of Abuse, by Tim Sullivan, Associated Press (November 6, 2019)
- Survivor of Clerical Sexual Abuse Provides Support to Victims of Trauma, by Anam Khan, Guelph Today (November 4, 2019)
- Twin Cities Attorney Demands That Pope Remove Crookston Bishop, by Mary Lynn Smith, Star Tribune (November 5, 2019)
- Catholic Church Investigates after Two Nuns Found to Be Pregnant, by Michael Moran, Daily Star (November 5, 2019)
- Two Men Allege Harassment by Harrison Supporters in New Legal Filings, by Stacey Shepard, The Californian (November 2, 2019)

November 7

- Trial Date Changed for Waterford Priest Charged with Raping Young Boy, by Aileen Wingblad, Oakland Press (November 6, 2019)
- Cleanup Underway for Argentine Order after Catholicism’s Own ‘nuclear Option’, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 7, 2019)
- Georgetown University Issues Report on Sex Abuse, Makes Recommendations, by Jesse Remedios, National Catholic Reporter (November 6, 2019)
- Genuine Dialogue Takes Church into Unscripted Territory, in National Catholic Reporter (November 7, 2019)
- ‘silence Doesn’t Work’: Man Alleges Abuse by Two Clergymen at East Bay Catholic High School, by Angela Ruggiero, Bay Area News Group (November 7, 2019)
- Files Ordered Released in Msgr. Harrison Case, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (November 7, 2019)
- Retired Pittsburgh Area Priest on Trial for Sexual Assault of 11-year-old Boy in 2001, by Bob Mayo, WTAE TV (November 6, 2019)
- Polish Catholics Condemn Decision to Drop Popieluszko Charges, by Jonathan Luxmoore, The Tablet (November 7, 2019)
- Bishop Fabbro Attends Opening of Documentary Prey to Support Abuse Survivors, by Dave Waddell', Windsor Star (November 7, 2019)
- Lawyer for Priest on Trial Says Different Cleric Abused the Victim, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 6, 2019)
- Mexican Prelate Says Bishops Should Admit Moving Predators Was a Mistake, by Ines San Martin, Crux (November 7, 2019)
- Child Sex Abuse Inquiry: Catholic Church "Shocked to Core by Evil of Clergy", in BBC News (November 6, 2019)
- Indian Bishop Denies Claims of Misconduct, Says Accusers Oppose Reforms, in Catholic News Service (November 6, 2019)
- Religious Vocations Endure Despite Distractions, Scandal, by Gina Christian, Catholic Philly (November 6, 2019)
- Shapiro Takes on Everything from Big Pharma to the President to the Catholic Church -- and Wins | Pennlive Editorial, in Patriot News (November 6, 2019)
- How US Church Tried and Failed to Get Abuse Plan Past Rome, by Christopher Lamb, The Tablet (November 7, 2019)
- French Bishops to Discuss Payment to Victims of Church Sex Abuse, in France 24 TV (November 7, 2019)
- Minnesota Bishop Defends Conduct in Sexual Abuse Case, by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press (November 6, 2019)
- Lack of Cooperation Stalled Hart Investigation, Say Bishops, by Seth Klamann, Casper Star-Tribune (November 7, 2019)
- Judge Dismisses Ag's Consumer Claim against Diocese, Sends Two Questions to Supreme Court, by Chris Dickerson, West Virginia Record (November 7, 2019)
- Igivecatholic Empowers Catholics, Giving Millions to Peripheries of US Church, by Peter Jesserer Smith, Peter Jesserer Smith (November 7, 2019)
- Southern Seminary Removes Adjunct Professor, Reviews Dissertation, Following Abuse Allegations, by Bob Allen, Baptist News Global (November 7, 2019)
- Cardinal Says Church Will Not Agree to Break the Seal of Confession in Abuse Cases, by Liz Dodd, The Tablet (November 7, 2019)
- Pastor Suspended from Teaching at Seminary after Pastoral Abuse Claims, by Jennifer Babich, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle (November 7, 2019)
- Creative Lawsuit by West Virginia A.g. against Catholic Officials Is Dismissed, SNAP Reacts, in SNAP (November 7, 2019)
- Friend Said Priest's Accuser Told Him Years Earlier of Assault, by Peter Smith, Post Gazette (November 7, 2019)
- Florida Sex Offender Arrested after Using Popular Bible App to Contact Girls, by Sarahbeth Caplin, Patheos blog (November 7, 2019)
- US Bishops Counter Narrative of Resistance to Pope Francis, in Catholic News Agency (November 6, 2019)
- Judge Sends Wv Diocese Sexual Abuse Lawsuit to Supreme Court, by Jake Zuckerman, Catholic News Agency (November 7, 2019)

November 8

- ‘i Expected More’: Why Whistleblowers Are Surprised by the Buffalo Inquiry, by Christopher Altieri, Jake Zuckerman (November 7, 2019)
- Report on Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Leaves a Big Question Unanswered, by Megan Schrader, Denver Post (November 8, 2019)
- Baptist Minister Who Worked in Five States Accused of Abusing Children, in SNAP (November 8, 2019)
- Catholic Church Opposes Calls for Priests to Report Child Abuse Confessions, by Jack Beresford, Irish Post (November 8, 2019)
- The Women Who Made Colorado's Priest Abuse Investigation Possible, by Anusha Roy, Channel 9 News (November 7, 2019)
- Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Six Children Will Be Extradited to the UK to Face Charges, in Daily Mail (November 8, 2019)
- Testimony Corroborated, Contradicted in Priest's Trial, by Peter Smith, Post Gazette (November 8, 2019)
- Georgetown Initiative Spotlights Work That Remains on Abuse Crisis, by John L. Allen, Crux (November 8, 2019)
- Church Leaves Southern Baptist Convention after Abuse Allegation, by Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle (November 7, 2019)
- Spac Nation Scandal: Church Fighting Knife Crime Fails to Act on Rogue Pastors Flourishing in Its Ranks, by Nadine White, Huff Post UK (November 8, 2019)
- Clerical Abuse: Catholic Cardinal Says Church Was ‘shocked to the Core’, by Barry Duke, Patheos blog (November 8, 2019)
- Priests Will Not Report Child Abuse Confessions, by Sean O’Neill, Times of London (November 8, 2019)
- Catholic Church Probes Two Pregnant Nuns, in The Nation (November 7, 2019)
- SNAP Backs Texas Prelate for USCCB President, in SNAP (November 8, 2019)
- U.S. Bishops Have Their Plates Full during Next Week’s USCCB Meeting, by Christopher White, Crux (November 8, 2019)
- U.S. Bishops Continue to Deal with It, but Crisis Is Not Over: Greg Erlandson, by Greg Erlandson, Catholic News Service (November 8, 2019)
- Pope Francis on Brink As Vatican Leader Issues Warning on Future of Catholic Church, by Charlie Bradley, Express (November 6, 2019)
- Why 2 Women Are Speaking up about Pastoral Abuse 17 Years after Being Told to Stay Silent, by Jennifer Babich, Usa Today (November 6, 2019)
- Louis C.k. Doubles down on the Value of Saying the Wrong Thing, by Jason Zinoman, New York Times (November 8, 2019)
- For Many #metoo Accusers, Speaking up Is Just the Beginning, by Yuki Noguchi, NPR (November 5, 2019)
- DECLINE of Icelandic Church: Scandals and Controversy Lead to Mass Exodus, by Sam O'Donnell, Reykhjavik Grapevine (November 8, 2019)
- Former Priest Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in Pittsburgh, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (November 8, 2019)
- Survivors Win As New York Judge Rules in Favor of Preserving Anonymity, SNAP Reacts, in SNAP (November 8, 2019)
- Retired Priest, 88, Found Guilty on 6 of 8 Counts in Child Sex Abuse Case Dating Back to 2001, by Bob Mayo, WTAE TV (November 8, 2019)
- Advocates Call for Action from Diocese Amid Hubbard Allegations, in Spectrum News (November 8, 2019)
- Professor Seeks to Break Academic Silence on Clerical Sex Abuse, by Jack Lyons, Crux (November 9, 2019)

November 9

- Lack of Faith: Women Raped by Colorado Priest Call for Accountability from Archdiocese of Denver, by Tony Kovaleski, Channel 7 News (November 9, 2019)
- Roman Catholic Priests Will Not Break Confession to Report Child Abuse, U.K. Inquiry Told, by Rachel Bunyan, TIME Magazine (November 9, 2019)

November 10

- French bishops approve payments for church sex abuse victims, by Claire Parker, Associated Press (November 10, 2019)
- Gazette opinion: Center for healing sexually abused Montana kids, by Pat Bellinghausen, Billings Gazette (November 10, 2019)
- Editorial: Remembering Bishop Lennon, 1947-2019, in Cleveland Plain Dealer (November 10, 2019)
- Catholic Church Sexual Abuse: French Bishops To Support Payment To Victims, by Thomas Kika, International Business Times (November 09, 2019)
- Abuse crisis shows need for holiness, renewal in church, priests say, by Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service (November 10, 2019)
- Girl,11, uses phone to record herself being sexually abused by priest after parishoners refused to believe her, by Smita M, EAWW News (November 10, 2019)
- Priests accused of abuse still getting paid by diocese, some for decades, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (November 10, 2019)
- NJ TEACHER ACCUSED OF RAPING ADOPTED STUDENT LOSES CREDENTIALS, by Sergio Bichaon, WKXW Radio (November 10, 2019)
- Separating Church And State?, by Mike Myer, News-Regsiter (November 10, 2019)
- Panelists Call for Diversity Following Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis, by Caroline Hecht, Georgetown Hoya (November 08, 2019)
- Catholic abuse awareness group endorses Texas bishop for leadership role, by Phil Davis, Baltimore Sun (November 10, 2019)
- Hispanic immigrant in line to lead US Catholic bishops, by David Crary, Associated Press (November 10, 2019)
- Australia to extradite alleged abusive priest to Scotland, by Barry Duke, Patheos (blog) (November 10, 2019)
- Judge dismisses lawsuit against Diocese Wheeling-Charleston, on The WBOY-TV (Channel 12) (November 08, 2019)
- Confirmed: Embattled Buffalo Bishop in Rome Next Week for Ad Limina Visit, by Christopher White, Tablet (November 06, 2019)
- High Court to decide on Pell appeal bid, in Newcastle Herald (November 11, 2019)

November 11

- Cardinal admits failure to support abuse survivor, in The Independent Catholic News (November 11, 2019)
- After Bransfield disinvitation, will other bishops follow suit?, by Heidi Schlumpf, National Catholic Reporter (November 11, 2019)
- Case of notorious Calvert Hall priest Laurence Brett cited in recent report on clergy abuse, by Alison Knezevich, Baltimore Sun (November 11, 2019)
- Brothers of Saint John denounce sexually abusive founder, by Tom Heneghan, Tablet (November 11, 2019)
- Australia to extradite alleged abusive priest to Scotland, by Barry Duke, Hatheos blog (November 10, 2019)
- Survivors of clergy abuse gather for vigil, protest, by Maxine Streicher, WBFF TV (November 10, 2019)
- Priest's abuse still hurts McMahon, by Brian Kelly, Sault Star (November 11, 2019)
- Mexican Summit Continues to Grapple With Harsh Realities of Sex Abuse Scandal, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 11, 2019)
- Australian Priest to be Extradited to UK for Abuse, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 09, 2019)
- Victims seek update on church abuse probe, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 07, 2019)
- Survivors Of Clergy Sex Abuse Call For Church To Release Names Of Leaders Accused Of Abuse, by Rachel Menitoff, WJZ TV (November 11, 2019)
- Bishop Malone to meet with Pope Francis this week, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (November 11, 2019)
- The church at its best and its worst, in one day, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (November 11, 2019)
- Religious Studies Professor Highlights Challenges Faced by Jehovah’s Witnesses Sexual Abuse Survivors, in Holy Cross College (November 11, 2019)
- DiNardo Praises Abuse Survivors for Speaking Out, As U.S. Bishops Begin Fall Meeting, by Christopher White, Tablet (November 11, 2019)
- Retired State Supreme Court judge has strong words for Bishop Malone, by Charlie Specht, WKBW-TV (November 11, 2019)
- Cardinal O'Malley: Pope Francis will publish Vatican McCarrick report 'soon', by Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency (November 11, 2019)
- Catholic bishops’ agenda: immigrants, gun deaths, sex abuse, by David Crary And Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press (November 11, 2019)
- Bill would create state-run fund supporting sex abuse survivors, by Cayla Harris, Albany Times-Union (November 11, 2019)
- Decision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal, in Catholic News Agency (November 11, 2019)
- Australian court to say if will hear Cardinal Pell’s appeal, by Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press (November 11, 2019)

November 12

- Child Abuse Survivors Call for Archbishop of Westminster to Resign, by Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian (November 12, 2019)
- How a Priest Got Cleared of Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Daniel Telvock, WIVB (November 11, 2019)
- Cardinal Nichols Tells Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Church ‘shocked to Core’, by Christine Rousselle, CNA (November 9, 2019)
- Bishop Malone in Rome, meeting with the Pope, by Marian Hetherly, WBFO (November 12, 2019)
- Second allegation of sexual abuse of minor made against former local priest, by David Jenkins, Standard Democrat (November 11, 2019)
- Poland abuse scandal led to slump in vocations, by Jonathan Luxmoore, Tablet (November 12, 2019)
- French bishops vote to compensate abuse victims with Church funds, in The CNA (November 11, 2019)
- Lawsuit accuses priest of sexually abusing St. Sylvester’s student in 1960s, by Maura Grunlund, siadvance.com (November 11, 2019)
- Victims to share stories of impacts of childhood sex abuse, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (November 12, 2019)
- ALABAMA CATHOLIC PRIEST ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF CRUISE SHIP MASSEUSE, by Rosie Mccall, Newsweek (November 12, 2019)
- New report slams ex-Salina bishop, by David Clohessy, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 06, 2019)
- Former Mascoutah priest pleads guilty to child porn distribution, meth possession, by Hana Muslic, News Democrat (November 12, 2019)
- Do non-disclosure agreements hurt or help women?, by Scott Altman, Hill (November 12, 2019)
- Poland abuse scandal led to slump in vocations, by Jonathan Luxmoore, Tablet (November 12, 2019)
- How a priest got cleared of sexual abuse allegations, by Daniel Telvock, WIVB TV (November 11, 2019)
- Survivors Lay Out Steps New USCCB President Can Take Immediately on Clergy Abuse, by Becky Ianni, Dave Lorenz, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 11, 2019)
- USA Today Investigation Reveals Dangers of Laicizing Abusers Without Oversight, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 12, 2019)
- USA Today hunts for 'The Priest Next Door,' in sex abuse feature that breaks little new ground, by Terry Mattingly, Get Religiblog (November 12, 2019)
- Victims of child sex abuse still face significant legal barriers suing churches - here’s why, by Laura Griffin, Conversation (November 12, 2019)

November 13

- Catholics Form New Group to Fight for Transparency and Disclosure of Secret Records, by Theresa Schmidt, KPLC TV (November 13, 2019)
- Multiple Students Come Forward after Man with Bethel College Ties Arrested for Sexual Battery, in KWCH TV (November 12, 2019)
- Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Case against Priest Accused of Indecent Assault 50 Years Ago, by Liam Heylin, Echo Live (November 12, 2019)
- Priest Arrested in Mascoutah Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case, in Associated Press (November 12, 2019)
- 5 Recently Charged Priests Reported to Michigan Police, Prosecutors Years Ago, by Beth LeBlanc, Detroit News (November 13, 2019)
- Australia’s Cardinal Pell Given Special Leave to Appeal Conviction on Child Sexual Abuse, in SNAP (November 13, 2019)
- Most Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Children Were Never Sent to Prison. Here's Why, by Lindsay Schnell, USA Today (November 11, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Prevention Expert Says “no Simple Answers to Complex Problems”, by Shannon Levitt and Ines San Martin, Crux (November 13, 2019)
- HEALING SERVICE FOR CLERGY SEX ABUSE VICTIMS TO BE HELD, by Jim Rondenelli, Nov. 13, 2019 (November 13, 2019)
- UPDATED: Australian High Court refers Cardinal Pell's appeal of sex abuse conviction, in Catholic News Agency (November 13, 2019)
- U.S. bishops examine challenges faced by church, society, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service (November 11, 2019)
- A time of great crisis, by Dan Stollenwerk, NZ Catholic (November 13, 2019)
- One year later, still no answers from Vatican on McCarrick scandal, by Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture blog (November 13, 2019)
- SNAP Disappointed that Kansas City Bishop Appointed as Head of Committee on Child Protection, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 13, 2019)
- An Abusive Priest from Steubenville Lives near Seattle, WA. and Worked with Vulnerable Teens, SNAP responds, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 13, 2019)
- Diocese comments on reports that Bishop Malone's resignation is 'imminent', by Charlie Specht, WKBW T V (November 13, 2019)
- Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse, by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press (November 13, 2019)
- Buffalo’s Bishop Rumored Resignation Should Not Prevent Investigations into the Diocese from Being Made Public, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 13, 2019)
- Covington Diocese to review priest files amid I-Team investigation into abuse in Catholic Church, by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian And Dan Monk, WCPO TV 9 (November 13, 2019)
- Catholic bishops’ new anti-abuse hotline to be ready soon, by David Crary And Rgina Garcia Cano, Associated Press (November 13, 2019)
- Law firm releases report naming Colorado Catholic clerics accused of sexual abuse, by Janet Oravetz, News Channel 9 (November 13, 2019)
- New molestation suit accuses Jesuit of using parent, alumni donations to pay abuse settlements, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times Picayune (November 13, 2019)
- Buffalo’s Troubled Christ the King Seminary, by Peter Jesserer Smith, National Catholic Register (November 13, 2019)

November 14

- Victims of Catholic Church Sex Abuse Want Statute of Limitations to Be Dropped, by Rick Sallinger, CBS 4 News (November 13, 2019)
- Bishop Dimarzio Categorically Denies Sexual Abuse Allegation, by Christopher White, Crux (November 13, 2019)
- Prosecutors: Kck Priest in Child Sex Case to Get New Trial Date after Jury Deadlocks, by Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star (November 14, 2019)
- Sentencing Concludes Long Road to Justice, by Anita Draper, Catholic Herald (November 14, 2019)
- A Catholic Diocese in New York Is Trying to Stop More Child Sex Abuse Survivors from Suing, by Carter Sherman, VICE News (November 13, 2019)
- Bishop Malone Denies Report Claiming Resignation "Imminent", in WBEN News (November 13, 2019)
- New York Diocese Argues Child Victims Act Is Unconstitutional, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (November 14, 2019)
- Investigation Reveals a Catholic Monk Required to Register As a Sex Offender in California Quietly Moved out of State and Now Lives in Oregon, in SNAP (November 13, 2019)
- More Than 100 Catholic Clerics Accused of Sex Abuse in Colorado, by Amber Fisher, Patch (November 14, 2019)
- Christ the King Seminary and Sexual Misconduct: What’s the Best Path Forward?, by Peter Jesserer Smith, National Catholic Register (November 13, 2019)
- The Backstory: "I've Had It with "Victims." Why We Won't Stop Reporting on Sexual Abuse, by Nicole Carroll, USA Today (November 15, 2019)

November 15

- Accused Kansas City Area Priest to Be Retried This Spring, by Emily Holwick, KMBC 9 TV (November 14, 2019)
- Pope’s New Clerical Abuse Investigator Allegedly Abused an Altar Boy, by Barry Duke, Patheos blog (November 15, 2019)
- Wny Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Meet to Share Stories, Start Healing, by Fadia Patterson, Spectrum News (November 14, 2019)
- Wny Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Meet to Share Stories, Start Healing, by Erin Adler, Star Tribune (November 15, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Survivor: "I'm Still on the Rise", by Allison Dunn, The Blade (November 15, 2019)
- Catholic Clergy Abuse Survivor Traces Rocky Path from Abuse to Action, by Erica Jones, Wisconsin Watch (November 15, 2019)
- New Report Raises Questions Surrounding Bishop Malone’s Future & Brooklyn Bishop’s Recent Apostolic Visitation, by Marlee Tuskes, WIVB (November 13, 2019)
- Pope Tells Tech Companies They Are Responsible for Child Safety, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (November 14, 2019)

November 16

- Why We Examined Catholic Church Clergy Sexual Abuse in Wisconsin, by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Watch (November 15, 2019)
- ‘i Was Such a Little Kid’: As Wisconsin Catholic Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse Grows, the Trauma Lingers, by Erica Jones, Wisconsin Watch (November 15, 2019)
- Merced County Da’s Office Won’t File Charges against Fresno Diocese Priest, by Yesenia Amaro, Fresno Bee (November 15, 2019)
- Three Former Alter Boys Claim They Were Abused in Vatican, in Irish Times (November 15, 2019)
- Transparency Still an Issue Within Roamn Catholic Church, in Minot Daily News (November 16, 2019)
- Long Island Catholic Diocese Challenges NY Child Victims Act, by Karen Matthews, Associated Press (November 15, 2019)
- Survivors Await Senate Action on Abuse Fix, by John Finnerty, Sharon Herald (November 16, 2019)

November 17

- Sexually abused as a child, Minnesota priest feels revictimized by attorney's disclosure, by April Baumgarten, Duluth News Tribune from Forum News Service (November 17, 2019)
- What did WCPO I-Team find in investigation into sexual abuse in Catholic Church?, by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian, Dan Monk, WCPO (November 17, 2019)
- Two new lawsuits accuse Jesuit priests of sexual abuse, by Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal (November 17, 2019)
- Does the Church get it on sex abuse? Classic Catholic reply is, ‘sic et non’, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (November 17, 2019)
- Survivors wait Senate action on abuse lawsuit fix, by John Finnerty, Daily Item (November 16, 2019)
- Pa. reps push abuse bills: Gregory, Rozzi team up to change state constitution, by Mary Haley, Altoona Mirror (November 17, 2019)
- Bishop Thomas Dowd: Documentary sets stage for challenging dialogue, by Bishop Thomas Dowd, Catholic Register (November 16, 2019)
- Vatican's top investigator on abuse crisis addresses Notre Dame forum, by Ann Carey, National Catholic Reporter (November 15, 2019)
- Pope’s point man on abuse to U.S. Church: Be prepared for new revelations, by Christopher White, Crux (November 15, 2019)
- Rockville Centre diocese challenges Child Victims Act over due process, in Catholic News Agency (November 15, 2019)
- Apostolic Nuncio to the US’ address to the US Conference of Bishops, in Diocese of Parramatta (November 18, 2019)
- UK lawyers ask Cardinal Nichols to ‘step down’ over mishandling sex abuse cases, in LifeSite News (November 11, 2019)

November 18

- These priests, credibly accused of child sexual abuse, still live quietly in the Tri-State, by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian And Dan Monk, WCPO TV (November 18, 2019)
- Abuse survivors say statute of limitations keeps priests and the church from taking responsibility, by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian And Dan Monk, WCPO TV (November 18, 2019)
- Bishop Malone returns to Buffalo, avoids protesters at airport, on WGRZ TV (November 18, 2019)
- Proposed legislation concerns Catholics, by Mary Haley, Altoona Mirror (November 18, 2019)
- Does Catholic Church move priests with credible accuse claims to keep them hidden?, by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian And Dan Monk, WCPO TV (November 18, 2019)
- 2019 Is a Banner Year for SOL Reform, But There Is Much More to Do, by Marci Hamilton, Justia blog (November 18, 2019)
- Be open with investigation, in News and Sentinel (November 17, 2019)
- ‘It’s reconstructive surgery. This is not cosmetic surgery’, by Michael Swan, Canadian Catholic News (November 18, 2019)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver aware of 36 cases of clergy sex abuse since 1950s, CBC learns, by Laura Clementson And Gillian Findlay, CBC News (November 17, 2019)
- Cardinal Pell’s Appeal and Australia’s High Court: What’s In Play?, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (November 18, 2019)
- Will Pennsylvania legislators leave victims of priest sex abuse out in the cold?, by Kathryn Robb And Marci Hamilton, Patriot News (November 18, 2019)
- For two brothers, two traumas and no justice, in Denton Daily (November 17, 2019)
- Here come the diocese ‘bankruptcies’: How New Yorkers seeking justice under the Child Victims Act should approach new pleas of poverty, by Brad Hoylan, Linda B. Rosenthal And Marci A. Hamilton, Daily News (November 18, 2019)
- Why These 5 Accusers of Jeffrey Epstein Want More Than Money, by Jesse Mckinley, New York Times (November 17, 2019)
- Rochester diocese files action against insurers, by Will Astor, Rochester Beacon (November 18, 2019)
- How Vermont’s Catholic Church stashed away a half-billion dollars in assets, by Kevin O'connor, VTDigger (November 17, 2019)
- Allentown Diocese priest pleads guilty to indecent assault, faces 2 years in jail, by Laurie Mason Schroeder, Morning Call (November 18, 2019)
- Documentary sets stage for challenging dialogue, by Bishop Thomas Dowd, Catholic Register (November 16, 2019)
- Does the Church get it on sex abuse? Classic Catholic reply is, ‘sic et non’, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (November 17, 2019)
- Taoiseach backs ‘courageous’ priest after Quinn complaint to Vatican, by Shauna Bowers, Irish Times (November 18, 2019)
- Bishop Malone releases video statement addressing visit to Rome, on WGRZ S TV (November 18, 2019)
- Superior Diocese details convicted sex offender Thomas Ericksen's time as priest, by Laura Schulte, Wausau Daily Herald (November 18, 2019)
- Disgraced former Ottawa priest skips sentencing, arrest warrant issued, by Gary Dimmock, Ottawa Citizen (November 18, 2019)
- Package of Statute of Limitations Bills Heads to Senate Floor, by Cody Carlson, Times News (November 18, 2019)
- Catholic Church cannot be trusted to deal with priests accused of sexual abuse, says lawyer, on CBC Radio (November 18, 2019)
- Judge reduces legal fees, costs by 7% in church bankruptcy case, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (November 19, 2019)
- Church sex-abuse scandal shows importance of trials in society, says lawyer, by Anita Balakrishnan, Law Times News (November 18, 2019)
- Buffalo bishop says Pope ‘understands the difficulties and distress’ of diocese, by Christopher White, Crux (November 18, 2019)
- Josh Duggar: Was His Home Raided By the FBI?, by Tyler Johnson, Hollywood Gossip (November 18, 2019)
- Dallas police investigation into sex abuse claims by priests stalled while attorneys sort through records, by Jennifer Emily And David Tarrant, Morning News (November 18, 2019)
- The history of statute of limitations reform in Pennsylvania, in Fox 43 News (November 18, 2019)

November 19

- Priest Accused of Groping Teen Pleads Guilty to Indecent Assault, by Brittany Lovette, WNEP TV 16 (November 19, 2019)
- Preliminary Hearing for Former Bucks County Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting 2 Boys, in CBS3 TV (November 19, 2019)
- Vancouver Catholic Archdiocese Set to Release Details of Clergy Sex Abuse Report, by Susan Lazaruk, Vancouver Sun (November 18, 2019)
- ‘these Victims Want Their Day in Court’: in Surprise Move, State Senate Poised to Vote This Week on Statute of Limitations Reform., by Elizabeth Hardison, Pennsylvania Capital Star (November 18, 2019)
- Senate Committee Approves Child Sex Abuse Legislation, by Matt Heckel, WHTM TV (November 19, 2019)
- Christianity Is Declining at a Rapid Pace, but Americans Still Hold Positive Views about Religion’s Role in Society, by Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Washington Post (November 15, 2019)
- Trust Fund Can’t Be Used to Pay Victims of Clergy Abuse in Pittsburgh Diocese, by Tom Davidson, Tribune Review (November 19, 2019)
- Friar travel conditions to be revised, by Kay Stephens, Altoona Mirror (November 19, 2019)
- Four statute of limitations reform bills pass committee, head to Senate for a vote, by Chelsea Koerbler, Fox 43 News (November 18, 2019)
- Former Alaskan Chancellor Avoids Criminal Charges in Michigan, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 19, 2019)
- Three Jesuit Priests Named in Abuse Lawsuits in Albuquerque, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 18, 2019)
- Ohio News Investigation Reveals More Secrecy from Catholic Officials in Ohio and Kentucky, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 19, 2019)
- POPE FRANCIS AND THE AMERICAN BISHOPS, by Philip Lawler, First Things (November 19, 2019)

November 20

- Syracuse diocese puts priest on leave amid new sex abuse allegations, by Geoff Herbert, Post Standard (November 20, 2019)
- Former altar boys sue Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese over alleged sexual abuse, by Nick Matoney, WTAE TV (November 19, 2019)
- 94-year-old priest from La Crosse to be tried next year for sexual assault, by Brad Williams, WIZM Radio (November 20, 2019)
- Reverend Gori Accused of Abuse and Still on Board of Trustees, by Thomas Hughes & Emily Cox, Villanovan (November 19, 2019)
- Defrocked priest will head to court, accused of molesting altar boys in Bucks County, by Vinny Vella, Philadelphia Inquirer (November 19, 2019)
- Hollywood Woman Is Suing LA's Catholic Archdiocese Under A New Child Abuse Law, by Aaron Shrank, LAist (November 19, 2019)
- Could priests with credible accusations of sexual abuse be walking among us - without our knowledge?, by Paula Christian, Craig Cheatham And Dan Monk, WCPO TV (November 19, 2019)
- Sexual abuse: The challenge facing the African Church, by Lucie Sarr, LaCroix International (November 19, 2019)
- The jazz writer: Jason Berry's quest to understand the place where he's from, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (November 20, 2019)
- Sports coach, Scarsdale Catholic school named in child sex abuse suit, by Frank Esposito, Rockland/Westchester Journal News (November 19, 2019)
- Advocate for victims of clergy abuse taking his message to Asia, Europe, by Chris Horvatits, WIVB TB (November 19, 2019)
- Priest protest staged outside Bishop of Motherwell’s residence, in The Motherwell.Times (November 20, 2019)
- Priest seeks light sentence, says he was ‘too busy’ to abuse girls, by Neal Augenstein, WTOP TV (November 20, 2019)
- Poly Prep grad from class of ’76 files sexual abuse suit, by Larry Mcshane, Daily News (November 19, 2019)
- Former altar boys sue Pittsburgh diocese alleging years of sexual abuse, by Tom Davidson, Tribune Review (November 20, 2019)
- Priest sentenced in AG’s clergy abuse investigation, in Fox 17 News (November 20, 2019)
- Verdicts against Próvolo priests accused of sexually abusing deaf children due Monday, in Buenos Aires Times (November 20, 2019)
- Catholic priest sentenced to 45 days in jail for assault after sex crime charge dropped, in Fox 2 Detroit (November 20, 2019)
- Bills paving way for lawsuits by child sex abuse survivors move closer to approval in Harrisburg, by Ford Turner, Morning Call (November 20, 2019)
- Merced County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against Monsignor Craig Harrison, in ABC 24 News (November 15, 2019)
- Interview with Monsignor Craig Harrison's Attorney, in 23 ABC-TV Bakersfield (November 14, 2019)
- Volunteer Charged with Sexually Abusing a Child at Vacation Bible School, More Victims Suspected, in Legal Examiner (November 20, 2019)
- Former Alaskan Chancellor Avoids Criminal Charges in Michigan, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 19, 2019)
- Dallas Police Department Investigation into Clergy Abuse Stalled Due to Legal Order, by Lisa Kendzior, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 19, 2019)
- Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Three Reform Bills -- One Controversial, by Mike Mcdonnell, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (November 19, 2019)
- Celebrated LGBT priest Bernard J. Lynch abused Bronx Catholic school student: suit, by Priscilla Degregory, New York Post (November 20, 2019)
- Accused priest's mental-health records to stay sealed, in Post Gazette (November 20, 2019)

November 21

- Catholic Boards Reviewing Sex Abuse Fail Victims, by Reese Dunklin, Matt Sedensky and Mitch Weiss, Associated Press (November 21, 2019)
- A Program for Reform, Part Two, by Gabriel Blanchard, Patheos blog (November 29, 2019)
- AP Investigation Lays Bare the Failures of Diocesan Review Boards, in SNAP (November 20, 2019)
- Senate Passes Long-sought Lawsuit Reforms for Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims, by Elizabeth Hardison, Pennsylvania Capital Star (November 20, 2019)
- Two Missouri Dioceses Criticized in New AP Abuse Investigation, in SNAP (November 21, 2019)
- Argentine Prosecutor Calls for International Arrest of Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse, by Cassandra Garrison, Reuters (November 21, 2019)
- European Priest Sent to Africa Abused Kids, by Nima Elbagir, Barbara Arvanitidis, Katie Polglase, Bryony Jones and Alex Platt, CNN (November 21, 2019)
- After Years of Defeat, Two Measures to Overhaul Child Sex Crimes Laws Are Bound for Governor’s Desk, by Ivey DeJesus, Patriot News (November 21, 2019)
- The New President of the US Bishops Has a Broad Appeal, by Jordan Bloom, Catholic Herald (November 21, 2019)
- Caritas Expresses Outrage over Former Director in Africa Accused of Abuse, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service (November 21, 2019)
- Survivor of Alleged Abuse by Catholic Priest Now Hopes Story Inspires Others, by Nina Harrelson, News Channel 3 (November 21, 2019)

November 22

- Children’s Rights Group Says ‘third Wave’ of Abuse Scandals Hitting Latin America, by Charles Collins, Crux (November 22, 2019)
- NY Lawsuit: Catholic Church Pressured Sex Abuse Victims into Unfair Settlements, in Post Standard (November 22, 2019)
- Priest Testifies in Maine Murder Trial, Says He Lived with Victim, by Renee Clark, WMTW TV (November 22, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Crisis Can Lead to Conversion Church Needs, Theologian Says, by Matthew Gambino, Catholic Philly (November 22, 2019)
- Reparations after Clergy Abuse Puts a Price on Trauma, Victims Say, by Laura Benshoff, NPR Morning Edition (November 22, 2019)
- Federal Lawsuit Filed against Br. Paul West, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (November 22, 2019)
- Argentine Bishop Blasts Prosecutors for Seeking Arrest Order, in Associated Press (November 21, 2019)
- Cardinal Tobin: Church Is Rebuilding "Shot" Credibility in Wake of Abuse Scandals, by Deena Yellin, Bergen Record (November 22, 2019)
- Alleged Clergy Sex Assault Victims Claim They Were Pressured into Settlements, by Emily Saul, New York Post (November 22, 2019)
- Prominent Houston Parish Invites Deacon Accused of Sexual Impropriety to Speak, in SNAP (November 22, 2019)
- Un Suspends Work with Catholic Charity in Car after Cnn Investigation into Pedophile Priest, by Richard Roth, Samantha Tapfumaneyi and Sebastian Shukla, CNN (November 22, 2019)
- Nagasaki Catholic Priest Accused of Sexual Harassment, in Japan News (November 22, 2019)
- Vatican Accused of Harbouring Bishop Wanted for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Young Priests, by Nick Squires, The Telegraph (November 21, 2019)
- Dc Priest Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Kids at Shrine of the Sacred Heart, in FOX 5 DC (November 21, 2019)
- November 22, 2019 - Archdiocese of Boston Announces Completion of Saint John Seminary Review, in Archdiocese of Boston (November 22, 2019)
- Quinquennial Report Summary, in Diocese of Erie (November 21, 2019)

November 23

- Survey Reveals Employees of Catholic Church Divided on Clergy Abuse and Reforms, by Chris Glorioso And Evan Stulberger, NBC Channel 4 (November 22, 2019)
- Clergy sex abuse: NJ priest charged with sexual assault of teen in 1980s, by Joshua Chung, Asbury Park Press (November 22, 2019)
- Próvolo case: Legal team expects justice for Church sex abuse victim, by Carly Graf, Buenos Aires Times (November 22, 2019)
- Vatican accused of harbouring bishop in sex abuse claims, by Ruth Sax, Premier (November 23, 2019)
- Advocacy group urges changes to Catholic abuse review boards, by Margaret Stafford, Associated Press (November 22, 2019)
- Police say no plans to look into 2002 investigation into bishop, despite criticism from victim's family, by Seth Klamann, Casper Star-Tribune (November 23, 2019)

November 24

- Former pastor in Diocese of Metuchen accused of sexually assaulting minor, on The News12.com (November 24, 2019)
- Statement: Diocese of Metuchen addresses indictment, alleged crimes predating accused’s tenure as priest, in Diocese of Metuchen (November 22, 2019)
- Josh Shapiro focused on being Pa. attorney general, not what’s next, by Megan Guza, TribLive.com (November 23, 2019)
- Task force recommends eliminating state grand jury reports, by Deb Erdley, TribLive.com (November 23, 2019)
- Editorial: Pennsylvania lawmakers deliver victory, if an incomplete one, to victims of childhood sexual abuse, in Lancaster Online (November 24, 2019)
- Pope Francis wants sex-abuse claims against Brooklyn bishop ‘cleared up quickly’, by Sara Dorn, New York Post (November 23, 2019)
- Editorial: Sexual Abuse and Its Widespread Damage, in The Tablet (diocesan newspaper) (November 20, 2019)
- Brooklyn bishop discussed abuse allegation with Pope Francis, declares his innocence on “humiliating” charges brought by one-time altar boy, by Larry Mcshane, New York Daily News (November 23, 2019)
- Pennsylvanians to Get More Time on Sex Abuse Charges, Lawsuits, by Mark Scolforo, Associated Press via News 10 (NBC-TV affiliate) (November 24, 2019)
- Why the D&C commits resources to covering child sexual abuse in Greater Rochester, by Michael Kilian, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (November 24, 2019)
- Pennsylvania lawmakers approve package of bills designed to fight child sexual abuse, by Kim Jarrett, TheCenterSquare.com (November 24, 2019)
- Former Tullytown priest accused of sex abuse to face trial, by Christopher Dornblaser, Bucks County Courier Times (November 19, 2019)
- Vatican charity knew in 2017 of Africa sex abuse concerns, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (November 23, 2019)
- Historic reforms for statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases headed to Governor Wolf's desk, by Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio (November 23, 2019)
- SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS FACE TRAUMA IN SILENCE AS CLAIMS GROW AGAINST CATHOLIC CLERGY IN WISCONSIN, in Wisconsin Watch (November 24, 2019)

November 25

- Josh Shapiro focused on being Pa. attorney general, not what’s next, by Megan Guza, Tribune Review (November 23, 2019)
- Vatican charity knew in 2017 of pedophilia concerns about Central African Republic director, in Associated Press (November 23, 2019)
- Vatican charity knew in 2017 of pedophilia concerns about Central African Republic director, in Associated Press (November 23, 2019)
- More Harm Than Good, by James A. Haught, Patheos blog (November 25, 2019)
- Verdict nears for priests accused of abuse in Argentina, by Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press (November 24, 2019)
- Vancouver's Catholic archbishop apologizes for churches 'betrayal' to 26 abused children, in NEWS 1130 (November 24, 2019)
- Catholic Church of Montreal orders 'independent, external' investigation into rapes by pedophile priest, by Basem Boshra, CTV News Montreal (November 25, 2019)
- Is A Priest's Eulogy In Suicide Case Protected By 1st Amendment? We'll Find Out, by Michael Betzold, Deadline Detroit (November 24, 2019)
- Priests who sexually abused deaf children get 40-year jail terms, in Buenos Aires Times (November 25, 2019)
- Harvest report pins ‘massive corporate governance failure’ on MacDonald, by Emily Mcfarlan Miller, ReligiNews Service (November 22, 2019)
- Our view: State falls short on abuse reform, in Echo Pilot (November 25, 2019)
- Florida law deemed many of Jeffrey Epstein’s teen victims were not sex-crime victims, by John Pacenti, Ledger (November 24, 2019)
- Local Abuse Survivors React to NBC Survey of Catholic Church Employees, by Jodie Fleischer And Rick Yarborough, NBC 4 (November 25, 2019)
- Father George Clements, Iconic Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse, Has Died, on WLS TV (November 25, 2019)
- Montreal archdiocese hires retired judge to conduct investigation of priest found guilty of sexual abuse, by Sidhartha Banerjee, Canadian Press (November 25, 2019)
- Church Leaves Southern Baptist Convention, Avoiding Inquiry of Predator Priest, by Hemant Mehta, Patheos blog (November 25, 2019)
- Editorial: Grand jury reports are trust and truth, in Tribune-Review (November 25, 2019)
- Cheyenne prosecutor confirms priest abuse investigation in Casper DA's hands, by Seth Klamann, Star Tribune (November 25, 2019)
- A Program for Reform, Part Three, by Gabriel Blanchard, Patheos blog (November 25, 2019)

November 26

- Pennsylvania Ends Time Limits for Future Child Sexual Abuse Charges, by Mark Scolforo, Associated Press (November 26, 2019)
- Two Priests Who Abused Deaf Children in Argentina Sentenced to More Than 40 Years in Prison, in SNAP (November 25, 2019)
- This ‘fox Chase Boy’ and His Courage Brought down the House | Maria Panaritis, by Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirer (November 26, 2019)
- Harvest Bible Chapel Releases Financial Records Review Exposing Misuse of Church Funds, by Brandon Showalter, Christian Post (November 26, 2019)
- The Two Popes - Review, by Jordan Raup, Film Stage blog (November 26, 2019)
- GOV. WOLF SIGNS THREE BILLS TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE, in Berks Weekly (November 26, 2019)
- Child Sex Abuse Task Force Gives 19 Recommendations; Some Say It Lacks a Big One, by Ali Swenson, New Times (November 26, 2019)
- In his first interview since being sentenced, Bill Cosby says he doesn’t expect to show remorse at parole time, in The CNN (November 26, 2019)
- Sex abuse crisis can lead to conversion church needs, theologian says, by Matthew Gambino, Catholic News Service (November 26, 2019)
- Catholic order moved pedophile priest to church property with summer camp after CNN investigation, by Katie Polglase, CNN (November 26, 2019)
- Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Mark Brennan to Announce Bransfield’s ‘Amends’, in The Intelligencer (November 26, 2019)
- Brennan outlines plans of amends required for Bransfield, in WTOV Channel 9 (November 26, 2019)
- ‘Don’t let the bastards get away with it’, by Greg Bearup, Weekend Australian Magazine (November 22, 2019)
- West Virginia bishop calls for predecessor, accused of sex and financial misconduct, to pay $792,000 in restitution and to apologize, by Michelle Boorstein, WashingtPost (November 26, 2019)

November 27

- Abuse Survivor Calls on London Diocese to Publish List of Accused Priests, by Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star (November 26, 2019)
- Investigation into Cincinnati, Covington Dioceses Raises Concerns over Tracking Abusers, by Nick Mayrand, Crux (November 27, 2019)
- No Criminal Charges for North Dakota Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct with a Child, by April Baumgarten, Dickinson Press (November 26, 2019)
- Longing for Light, by Mark Joseph Williams, East Hampton Star (November 27, 2019)
- Sex Scandal Comes Closer to Francis, by Rod Dreher, American Conservative (November 26, 2019)
- Eric Dudley, St. Peter's Founder and Outspoken Lgbt Critic, Subjected Men to Sexual Misconduct, by Jeff Burlew, Tallahassee Democrat (November 27, 2019)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Having Sex with Woman Parishioner, by Lee Voss, WJON Radiio (November 27, 2019)
- The Hidden World of Abusive Catholic Nuns, by Bowen Xiao, Epoch Times (November 26, 2019)
- Brennan outlines amends sought from Bransfield, by Linda Comins, WeirtDaily Times (November 27, 2019)
- Thomas Doyle traces the disintegration of clerical/hierarchical culture, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (November 27, 2019)
- On papal flight, Pope Francis talks Vatican financial scandal, by Hannah Brockhaus, Herald (November 27, 2019)
- More than a year after report on Catholic Church abuse, Pa. overhauls child sex abuse laws, by Marc Levy And Mark Scolforo, Associated Press (November 27, 2019)
- 50 years later, former R.I. man finds peace as priest he says abused him is named for first time, by Brian Amaral, Providence Journal (November 27, 2019)

November 28

- Diocese: Sex Abuse Allegations ‘credible’ against 4 Pittsburgh-area Priests, by Megan Guza, Tribune Review (November 27, 2019)
- French Cardinal’s Career at Stake in Sex Abuse Case, by Nicolas Vaux-Monyagny, Associated Press via ABC News (November 28, 2019)
- Vatican Still Refusing to Expel Priests Condemned in Provolo Case, by Mariana Sarramea, Buenos Aires Times (November 27, 2019)
- Barbarin Appeals Conviction in Catholic Church Sex Abuse Case, in Euronews (November 28, 2019)
- Independent Investigation of Saint Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, in Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE) (November 22, 2019)
- Schonborn Spells out Shocking Reality of Clerical Sex Abuse, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, The Tablet (November 27, 2019)
- Diocese Responds to Attorney General, in News Register (November 28, 2019)
- Nbc’s Survey of Catholic Church Employees Reveals Divisions, by Greg Kandra, Patheos blog (November 26, 2019)
- Colorado Reparations Deadline Could Bring New Wave of Catholic Clergy Accusations, by Andrew Kenney, Colorado Public Radio (November 28, 2019)
- Former Northern Colorado Priest Sentenced for Sex Abuse Set for Parole Hearing, by Sady Swanson, Fort Collins Coloradoan (November 27, 2019)
- 2nd Prosecutor Refuses to Charge North Dakota Priest, in Associated Press (November 28, 2019)
- Diocese: Sex Abuse Allegations ‘credible’ against 4 Pittsburgh-area Priests, by Megan Guza, Tribune Review (November 27, 2019)
- Anglican Church Founder Abused Trainee Priests & Other Young Men, by Barry Duke, Patheos blog (November 28, 2019)
- Bishops Struggle to Put out Fires across a Latin America ‘in Flames’, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 28, 2019)
- Crooks, Quacks, Kooks, Creeps and Cruds in the Clergy, by James A. Haught, Good Men Project (November 22, 2019)
- Belgian Salesians Defend Decision to Send Convicted Pedophile to Africa, by Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (November 27, 2019)
- Former Northern Colorado Priest Sentenced for Sex Abuse Set for Parole Hearing, by Sady Swanson, Fort Collins Coloradoan (November 27, 2019)
- 2nd Prosecutor Refuses to Charge North Dakota Priest, in Associated Press (November 28, 2019)
- Diocese: Sex Abuse Allegations ‘credible’ against 4 Pittsburgh-area Priests, by Megan Guza, Tribune Review (November 27, 2019)
- The World Holds Pope Francis Accountable for Clerical Sex Abuse, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle - Here Comes Everybody (blog) (November 26, 2019)

November 29

- Attorney General Morrisey Reacts to Diocese Plan for Bransfield Amends, by Patrick Morrisey, Huntington News (November 29, 2019)
- Prosecutor Asks French Court to Clear Cardinal over Sex Abuse Cover-up, by Pierre Pratabuy, International Business Times (November 29, 2019)
- Buffalo Diocese Is Defendant in 221 Child Victims Act Suits, As Most-sued Entity in the State, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (November 29, 2019)
- Correction: Reckoning-where Are They Now Story, in Associated Press (November 27, 2019)
- French Cardinal’s Career at Stake in Sex Abuse Case, by Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press (November 29, 2019)
- In "the Two Popes," an Imagined Conversation Expresses a Universal Need for Tolerance, by Sr. Rose Pacatte, National Catholic Reporter (November 28, 2019)
- Former Shelby Township Priest Found Competent to Face Criminal Charges, in Macomb Daily (November 27, 2019)
- No Charges for North Dakota Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by April Baumgarten, Forum News Service via Williston Herald (November 27, 2019)
- Argentine Bishop Appears at Court Hearing on Abuse Charges, by Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press (November 28, 2019)
- Reckoning with Clergy Abuse: Is the Catholic Church Falling Short on Its Commitments?, in City University of New York (CUNY) and Associated Press (November 28, 2019)
- Priests across the Country Will Be Forced to Report Child Sex Abuse Admitted at Confession or Could Face Charges Themselves under Strict New Laws, by Sahar Mourad, Daily Mail (November 29, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Scandal Hits Home for Pope Francis, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner (November 29, 2019)
- Dioceses Grapple with ‘credibly Accused’ Priests, by Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic News via the Catholic Register (November 29, 2019)
- Paedophile Priest Defrocked by the Pope, in BBC News (November 29, 2019)
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey Bishops Ask Vatican for Mccarrick Report, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service via America Magazine (November 29, 2019)
- How Can We End Clerical Sex Abuse and Purify the Church?, by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, America Magazine (November 29, 2019)

November 30

- Gazette-mail Editorial: Holding Bransfield Accountable, in Gazette-Mail (November 30, 2019)
- Argentine Victim Calls Bishop’s Apology for Abuse a ‘mockery’, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 30, 2019)
- For Those Claiming Clergy Abuse, a Window Long Shut Is about to Open, by Brenda Flanagan, NJ TV (November 29, 2019)
- Diocese of Wheeling-charleston Responds to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Comments, in Weirton Daily Times (November 30, 2019)
- French Cardinal’s Career at Stake in Sex Abuse Case, by Nicolas Vaus-Montagny, Associated Press (November 30, 2019)
- Mysuru Bishop Booked for Kidnapping, Criminal Intimidation, Sexual Harassment, by Alithea Stephanie Mounika, News Minute (November 30, 2019)
- ‘they Looked the Other Way’: Sexual Abuse Claim Dismissed by Church Foreshadowed Years of Allegations against Catholic Bishop, by Robert O'Harrow Jr. and Shawn Boburg, Washington Post (November 29, 2019)
- Indian Bishop Goes on Trial for Raping Nun, in Raw Story (November 30, 2019)
- Editorial: Nothing to Inspire Trust, in Leader Herald (November 29, 2019)
- Pennsylvania’s sexual abuse laws leave survivors conflicted, by Marc Levy, Associated Press (November 30, 2019)
- Lawsuit wave expected as New Jersey eases sex abuse limits, by David Porter And Mike Catalini, Associated Press (November 30, 2019)
- Bishop Franco's bail extended, on The TheHindu.com (November 30, 2019)
- Editorial: Boston Seminary Report Models Key Post-McCarrick Reforms, in National Catholic Register (November 30, 2019)
- Press Release: Fortney Family to Announce Filing Lawsuit at December 2 Press Conference in Newark, on The InsiderNJ.com (November 30, 2019)
- Bishops sex scandal inquiry complete without teacher’s testimony, on The AfricansLive.com (November 30, 2019)
- Viewpoints: Healing, Reconciliation, Reform: A path forward for the Diocese of Buffalo, by John J. Hurley, Buffalo News (November 30, 2019)

December 1

- Australia moves closer to compelling priests to report confessions of child abuse, in Reuters via CBC.com (November 29, 2019)
- Analysis: What Will the Vatican Tell Moneyval?, by Ed Condon, National Catholic Register (November 26, 2019)
- Two Priests Sentenced to Prison Time for Abuse of Deaf Children in Argentina, by Tobias Hoonhout, National Review (November 26, 2019)
- Cardinal implicated in Vatican financial scandals blasts respected journalist for ‘false article’, by Paul Smeaton, LifeSite News (November 25, 2019)
- Pope Francis tries to transform the church through his travels, by Chico Harlan, WashingtPost via Daytona Beach News-Journal (November 30, 2019)
- German Catholic Church Debates Sexuality, Celibacy and Women’s Roles, by Liam Stack, New York Times (November 29, 2019)
- The One Priest Named In AG’s Report on Sex Abuse Is Up for Parole, by Xandra Mcmahon, Colorado Public Radio (December 1, 2019)
- German Catholics' celibacy debate could lead to schism with Vatican, by Ivana Kottasová, CNN (December 1, 2019)
- Vast Survey Of Catholic Church Employees Reveals Distinct Gender Lines In Beliefs, by Erin Spencer, Forbes (November 29, 2019)
- N.J. prepares for wave of sex-abuse lawsuits as window opens extending victims’ right to sue, by Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 1, 2019)
- Ray Hadley reveals the sentence for ‘Australia’s worst paedophile’, by Ray Hadley, 873 AM Radio (November 30, 2019)
- A peep into an extraordinary life: A review of Sons of A Priest, by Pat Okedinachi Utomi, Guardian blog (December 1, 2019)
- A Catholic Order That Swore to Protect Kids Is Harboring a Pedophile Priest, by Val Wilde, Patheos blog (November 30, 2019)
- The sins of the fathers, in Buenos Aires Times (November 30, 2019)
- New accuser names former Cardinal McCarrick as dozens of lawsuits are filed under NJ law, by Abbott Koloff, North Jersey Record (December 1, 2019)
- Paul Sirba, Catholic bishop for Duluth diocese, dies at 59, by Paul Walsh, Star Tribune (December 1, 2019)

December 2

- Key points from new wave of Catholic abuse lawsuits, in Associated Press (December 2, 2019)
- Legal reckoning: New abuse suits could cost church over $4B, by Bernard Condon And Jim Mustian, Associated Press (December 2, 2019)
- Pedophile priests operated at this Bay Area school for decades. This is the Catholic order that covered up their abuse, by Nima Elbagir,barbara Arvanitidis, Katie Polglase,bryony Jones And Alex Platt, CNN via San Jose Mercury News (December 2, 2019)
- Former Jesuit student accuses priest of abuse, by Cynthia Izaguirre, WFAA (December 01, 2019)
- The List: Trailer, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (November 29, 2019)
- The List - Episode 1: The Who And The What, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (December 2, 2019)
- Auxiliary Bishop in Philadelphia Accepted Cash Gifts from Bishop Under Investigation for Abuse, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 01, 2019)
- Family of five Dauphin County sisters abused by same priest file lawsuit against Catholic dioceses, by Ivey Dejesus, Patriot News (December 2, 2019)
- Former Fort Collins priest jailed for sex abuse makes case for parole, by Sady Swanson, Fort Collins Coloradoan (December 2, 2019)
- Yonkers priest accused of 'parading' sex abuse victim toward other men, by Frank Esposito, Westchester Journal News (December 2, 2019)
- Report: Bishop Malone will resign Wednesday, will be replaced by Albany bishop, by Charlie Specht, WKBW TV (December 2, 2019)
- Pedophile priests operated at this California school for decades., by Nima Elbagir,barbara Arvanitidis, Katie Polglase,bryony Jones And Alex Platt, CNN (December 03, 2019)
- Lack of retroactivity an issue with new bills, in Daily Item (December 01, 2019)
- New sex abuse lawsuits roll in as N.J. law takes effect, by Blake Nelson, Star Ledger (December 2, 2019)
- 1 big thing: Catholic Church faces "astronomical" liability, by Mike Allen, Axios (December 2, 2019)

December 3

- New Reports Suggest Bishop Malone Will Resign Wednesday, in WBFO-TV (December 2, 2019)
- Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Boy Scouts of America Named by More Than a Dozen NJ Accusers, by Mike Deak, Bridgewater Courier News (December 3, 2019)
- Reporter Sarah Delia Talks about "the List," a New Investigative Series from Wfae, by Sarah Delia, WFAE, 90.7 (NPR affiliate) (November 3, 2019)
- Ohio House GOP leader 'open' to statute of limitations reform after I-Team report on Catholic church, by Dan Monk, WCPO Cincinnati (December 02, 2019)
- Bishop Caggiano named chairman of Catholic Relief Services board, in Catholic News Service (December 26, 2019)
- New survey weighs Church employees’ reaction to abuse scandals, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 26, 2019)
- Prince Andrew showed what true power is: turning a blind eye to abuse, by Suzanne Moore, Guardian (November 17, 2019)
- 3 Afghan Schools, 165 Accounts of Students Being Raped, by David Zucchino And Fatima Faizi, New York Times (November 25, 2019)
- Vatican dicastery announces formation of new youth advisory body, by Paige Hanley, Catholic News Service (November 26, 2019)
- Italian bishops face blowback for opening to divorced/remarried Catholics, by Elise Harris, Crux (November 26, 2019)
- N.J. sex abuse survivors take aim at Catholic Church, others as lawsuit window opens, by Nicholas Pugliese, WHYY (December 02, 2019)
- Allentown Diocese sued over new clergy sex abuse complaint, by Emily Opilo, Morning Call (December 02, 2019)
- Surge of new abuse claims threatens Catholic church like never before, in The Associated Press (December 3, 2019)
- Catholic Church, Boy Scouts hit with dozens of sex abuse suits under new N.J. law extending victims’ rights to sue, by Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 02, 2019)
- Clergy sex abuse lawsuits taking advantage of new law, in Associated Press (December 3, 2019)
- Former Cardinal McCarrick Accused Again of Abuse, SNAP Reacts, by Becky Ianni, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 3, 2019)
- Buffalo’s Catholic Bishop to Resign, SNAP Responds, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 02, 2019)
- Fallen Priests: Should We Hear Their Stories?, by Paul Baumann, Commonweal (December 3, 2019)
- Former Colorado priest up for possible parole in sex abuse case; was named in attorney general’s report, in Associated Press (December 3, 2019)
- Retired Columbus Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Minors, by Adora Namigadde, WOSU Radio (December 3, 2019)
- New Jersey Lawsuit Accuses Former DC Archbishop McCarrick of Sexual Abuse, by Jodie Fleischer, NBC 4 TV (December 3, 2019)
- NJ law prompts clergy sex-abuse suit against Archdiocese of Philadelphia, by Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post (December 3, 2019)
- Woman files lawsuit against Allentown Diocese in connection with clergy abuse, in The Mercury (December 3, 2019)
- Albany Bishop Scharfenberger may oversee Buffalo diocese, by Jeff Wilkin, Daily Gazette (December 3, 2019)
- Letter: Malone’s resignation won’t help the healing, by Mike Stockmeyer, Buffalo News (December 3, 2019)
- If Bishop Malone resigns, survivor 'can begin to heal’, by Charlie Specht, WKBW TV (December 3, 2019)
- Sisters sue Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, say church should have protected them from predatory priest, by Anne Shannon, WGAL News 8 (December 3, 2019)
- Former Seminarian Reacts To Catholic Diocese's 'List Of Amends' For Banished Bishop Bransfield, by Glynis Board, WV Public Broadcasting (December 3, 2019)
- Buffalo case shows more needs to be done on bishop accountability, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (December 04, 2019)

December 4

- Resignations and Appointments, 04.12.2019, in Holy See Press Office (December 4, 2019)
- U.S. Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse Cover-up Steps down, in Reuters (December 3, 2019)
- For a Year, Catholics Have Pleaded for This Bishop to Resign. He Finally Did, by Daniel Burke, CNN (December 4, 2019)
- Communique Regarding the Diocese of Buffalo, in Apostolic Nunciature (December 4, 2019)
- Statement from Bishop Richard J. Malone on His Resignation, in Diocese of Buffalo (December 4, 2019)
- Buffalo Bishop Resigns after Scandal over Secret List of Abusive Priests, by Sharon Otterman, New York Times (December 4, 2019)
- Bishop accused of corruption, fathering child now faces harassment complaint, by Nirmala Carvalho, Crux (December 03, 2019)
- Survivor group says Pope Francis should have fired Buffalo bishop, calls for more scrutiny across New York, by Steve Orr, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (December 4, 2019)
- At least 3 lawsuits filed alleging predator clergy in South Jersey, by Molly Bilinski, Press of Atlantic City (December 4, 2019)
- 'Hard to know' if Buffalo diocese will recover from clergy sex abuse crisis, says Catholic scholar, by Beth Adams, WBFO NEWS (December 4, 2019)
- Priest Who Taught At St. Peter's In JC Accused Of Abuse In Westfield: Report, by Paul Milo, UniDaily Voice (December 4, 2019)
- Editorial: Bishops need to recognize their own checkered history, in National Catholic Reporter (December 4, 2019)
- New accusers file suits alleging sex abuse by defrocked Paterson Diocese priest, by Abbott Koloff, Bergen Record (December 4, 2019)
- Charlotte Talks: Victims Of The Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal Wait For 'The List', by Erin Keever, WFAE Radio (December 05, 2019)
- Abuse Allegations Against Retired Priest in Columbus Found Credible, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 4, 2019)
- Bathurst church gets cheque from insurers for sexual abuse victims, in CBC News (December 4, 2019)
- Gordon says he'll talk with AG about priest abuse in Wyoming, by Seth Klamann, Star Tribune (December 4, 2019)
- Whistleblower slams early retirement for N.Y. bishop accused of sex abuse cover-up, on CBC Radio (December 4, 2019)
- Former Bishop of Portland Diocese steps down in NY, accused of shielding pedophile priests, on WGME TV (December 4, 2019)
- Editorial: A welcome transition for the Buffalo Diocese, in Buffalo News (December 4, 2019)
- How to move forward after the resignation of Buffalo’s Bishop Malone, by John J. Hurley, Commonweal (December 4, 2019)

December 5

- Abuse Allegation Worth Another Investigation, in News and Sentinel (December 4, 2019)
- Former Priest Sues Archdiocese of St. Louis for Naming Him on List of Alleged Abusers, by Nassim Benchaabane, Post-Dispatch (December 5, 2019)
- Rochester Bishop Requested Fulton Sheen Beatification Delay, by JD Flynn and Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency (December 5, 2019)
- Survivors Create Public List of Catholic Clerics Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Laura Clementson and Gillian Findlay, CBC News (December 5, 2019)
- Man Sues Catholic Archdiocese over Child Sexual Abuse by Priest in SF, by Laura Waxmann, The Examiner (December 5, 2019)
- Buffalo Diocese Faces Its Shame Because Michael Whalen Let His Voice Be Heard, by Sean Kirst, Buffalo News (December 4, 2019)
- As New Jersey Acts, Pennsylvania Continues to Fail Our State’s Victims of Priests’ Sexual Abuse | Mike Newall, by Mike Newall, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 4, 2019)
- Mccarrick Victim Told Pope of Sex Abuse in 1988, by David Porter, Associated Press (December 5, 2019)
- Former Cardinal Mccarrick Sued for Sex Abuse, in The Wall Street Journal (December 5, 2019)
- Diocese of Rochester Confirms It Requested Fulton Sheen Beatification Delay, by JD Flynn and Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency (December 5, 2019)
- N.J. Man Told Pope That Mccarrick Sexually Abused Him for Years, Lawsuit Says, by Joe Atmonavage, Advance Media for NJ.com (December 5, 2019)
- Child Abuse Victim: Paedophile Priests Gave Kids ‘brutal Beatings’, in Evening Express (December 3, 2019)
- Strongsville Catholic Priest Arrested on Child Porn Charges, by Adam Ferrise, Cleveland Plain Dealer (December 5, 2019)
- Former Quincy Priest Who Raped Altar Boy to Remain on Probation, in Patriot Ledger (December 5, 2019)
- Anti-gay Bishop Who Covered up Child Sex Abuse Finally Resigns, by David Gee, Patheos blog (December 5, 2019)

December 6

- Man Files Lawsuit against Archdiocese of San Francisco, Alleging Abuse, by Dan Kerman, KRON TV (December 5, 2019)
- Man Files Lawsuit against Stockton Diocese Accusing Late Priest of Sexual Abuse, in Recordnet.com (December 5, 2019)
- New Accuser Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse by Defrocked Metuchen Diocese Priest, by By Nic k Muscavage, Courier News (December 6, 2019)
- Former Delbarton Teacher and Priest at Center of 10 Sex Abuse Settlements Dies in Missouri, by Abbott Koloff, Bergen Record (December 6, 2019)
- Diocese of Peoria Delays Former Archbishop’s Beatification Due to Secular Clergy Abuse Investigations, in SNAP (December 5, 2019)
- SNAP Sw Ontario Releases List of Credibly Accused Priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London (ont)., in SNAP (December 5, 2019)
- Advocates for Clergy Abuse Victims Praise Albany Bishop, by Lou Michel, Buffalo News (December 5, 2019)
- Did Italian Priest Father 2 African Sons, and Walk Away?, in Associated Press (December 6, 2019)
- Religious Volunteer Convicted for Groping Jail Inmate during Prayer Session, by Nathan Clark, Ann Arbor News (December 6, 2019)
- Bishops Take New Actions to Hold Themselves Accountable for Abuse in 2019, in Catholic News Service (December 6, 2019)
- It's Too Soon to Beatify Archbishop Sheen Anyway, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (December 6, 2019)
- Court Reserves Decision in Father Mackenzie Extradition Review, by Heather Polischuk, Leader Post (December 4, 2019)
- Freres Du Sacre-c?ur: Second Sex Assault Class-action Lawsuit Authorized, in Canadian Press (December 6, 2019)
- Jesuits Blatantly Disregard Wishes of the Father of a Deceased Jesuit, in SNAP (December 6, 2019)
- Baltimore Prelate Calls Narrative of Tension between US Bishops, Pope Bogus, by Ines San Martin, Crux (December 6, 2019)
- Whistleblowers Key to Exposing Buffalo Church Abuse Cover-up, by Tinker Ready, Whistleblowers blog (December 6, 2019)
- Some Pa Survivors Can Climb through Jersey's Open Window, by Kathy Kane, Catholics 4 Change blog (December 5, 2019)

December 7

- Episode 4 : the When, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (December 5, 2019)
- Episode 3 : the Why, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (December 4, 2019)
- Episode 2 : the How, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (December 3, 2019)
- Man Says Ex-woodbridge Priest Sexually Abused Him in "80s, by Carly Baldwin, The Patch (December 6, 2019)
- Lawsuit Alleging Sex Abuse of Altar Boy Is Settled by Allentown Diocese, by Emily Opilo, Morning Call (December 6, 2019)
- North Franklin Township Man Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Pittsburgh Diocese, by Scott Beveridge, Observer-Reporter (December 7, 2019)
- Bishop of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Speak out after Strongsville Priest's Arrest, by Tyler Carey and Mark Naymik, WKYC (December 6, 2019)
- Other Accused Rochester Priests Might Be Connected to Fulton Sheen, by Steve Orr, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Peoria Journal Star (December 6, 2019)
- Eight States Have “look Back” Windows Allowing Survivors of Priest Sex Abuse to Seek Justice, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner - Saunders and Walker (December 6, 2019)
- Lawyer Doesn't Buy Why London Diocese Kept Names of 4 Priests Secret, in CBC (December 7, 2019)
- London Diocese Apologizes for Abuse by Priests, by Terry Haig, Radio Canada International (December 6, 2019)
- Statement of the Diocese of London Regarding Snap’s Publication of a List of Sexual Abusers, in Diocese of London (December 5, 2019)
- Former St. Louis Area Priest Sues over Inclusion on List of Alleged Abusers, in Associated Press via Alton Telegraph (December 5, 2019)
- Confessions of a Collapsed Devout Catholic and How Gay Byrne Changed My World, by Jean Farrell, Irish Central (December 6, 2019)
- Class-action Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse by Priests across Quebec, by Damien Meyer, Montreal Gazette (December 5, 2019)

December 8

- New lawsuit claims former Cardinal McCarrick abused boy in Hackensack, by James M. O'neill And Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com via Asbury Park Press (December 8, 2019)
- Sheen beatification delay an act of “sabotage,” Peoria official writes, in Catholic News Agency (December 07, 2019)
- Without concrete reforms, victims skeptical of new Buffalo Diocese leader, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (December 07, 2019)
- Child abuse allegations made against priest in Danbury, diocese says, by Peter Yankowski, Stamford Advocate (December 8, 2019)
- Statement on Fr.. Marin-Cardona by Bishop Caggiano of Bridgeport, by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport (December 06, 2019)
- Even Sheen has to pass muster for handling abuse cases, Baltimore prelate says, by Inés San Martín, Crux (December 07, 2019)
- Philly Priest accused of child molestation found ‘unsuitable for ministry’, by Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 8, 2019)
- Priest declared ‘unsuitable’ for ministry due to sexual abuse allegation: Diocese, in Associated Press via PennLive.com (December 8, 2019)
- Announcement From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Regarding Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Logrip, in Archdiocese of Philadelphia (December 8, 2019)
- Church now faces ‘Sheen dilemma’ in evaluating saints and their halos, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (December 8, 2019)
- Ohio priest accused of having child pornography set to appear in court, on The WOWK-TV (December 07, 2019)
- Factbox: Statistics on rape in India and some well-known cases, in Reuters via the Huffington Global (December 06, 2019)
- Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo resigns after leaked records, reported on by 60 Minutes, in CBS News (December 8, 2019)
- Call me ‘Father’: Pope’s priestly vocation is his favorite gift, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service (December 8, 2019)
- Priest Abuse Survivor Hopeful in Scharfenberger, on The WBEN, 930 AM (Talk radio) (December 8, 2019)
- Abuse redress: Christian Brothers pay €30m, by Carl O'brien, Irish Times (December 8, 2019)
- Our View: Let diocese’s work to regain trust begin now, in Olean Herald (December 8, 2019)
- Pa.’s recently approved statute of limitations reform fell short. This is how | Opinion, by Tim Kearney And Katie Muth, Pennsylvania Capital-Star (December 8, 2019)
- Santa Rosa bishop says priest served on North Coast after 1987 molestation case in Texas, by Mary Callahan, Press Democrat (December 07, 2019)
- Symposium on Restoring Trust in the Catholic Church Held in Buffalo, by Katherine Chloe, Spectrum News (December 07, 2019)
- Archdiocese of St. Louis won’t estimate costs in alleged abuse settlements, by Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (December 07, 2019)

December 9

- US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals, by David Crary, Associated Press (December 9, 2019)
- After second abuse allegation, priest found unsuitable for ministry, by Matthew Gambin, Catholic Philly (December 9, 2019)
- Diocese of London, ON Admits that Abusers Remain Hidden in their Files, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 9, 2019)
- Father Brian D'Arcy: The church criticised me after I had revealed I was abused by a Christian Brother, by Helen Carson, Belfast Telegraph (December 9, 2019)
- Bond set at $50,000 for Strongsville priest accused of receiving, possessing child pornography, by Randy Buffington, WOIO TV (December 9, 2019)
- Rochester diocese request led to beatification delay, by David Crary, Associated Press (December 9, 2019)
- Former Giants chaplain subject of the latest sex abuse lawsuit, by Abbott Koloff And Deena Yellin, Bergen Record (December 9, 2019)
- Church's pledges don't match behavior, in The Journal (December 08, 2019)
- Priest Arrested for Child Pornography Possession, SNAP Responds, by Board Member, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 9, 2019)
- Catholic priest with local ties investigated for misconduct with women, by Rusty Surette, KBTX TV (December 9, 2019)
- Vancouver archdiocese abuse review was ‘difficult but transformative’, by Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic News (December 9, 2019)
- Third Time Isn't a Charm: Archdiocese Omits Key Info On Msgr. Logrip Again, by Susan Mathews, Catholics 4 Change blog (December 08, 2019)
- Priest Found “Unsuitable for Ministry” Following Accusations of Abuse, by Michael Mcdonnell, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 9, 2019)
- Church: Danbury priest in probe was alone with boy in his car, by Peter Yankowski , Julia Perkins And Erin Kayata, News Tiimes (December 9, 2019)
- Nuns failed to protect us: wards, by Ben Dickinson, Post Newspapers via PressReader.com (December 9, 2019)
- Msgr. James Kruse: The Actions of Rochester Diocese: Caution or Sabotage?, by Msgr. James Kruse, Journal Star (December 9, 2019)
- A University of Cambridge research project takes a frank look at clericalism and sexuality, by Catherine R. Osborne, America Magazine (December 9, 2019)
- Terry Connors’ role in Buffalo Diocese abuse scandal scrutinized, by Charlie Specht, WKBW TV (December 9, 2019)

December 10

- Erie Diocese’s Abuse-related Costs Rise to $12 Million, by Ed Palattella, Times News (December 10, 2019)
- Nun Accused of Sex Abuse at Middletown School, by Frank Esposito, Journal News (December 9, 2019)
- Popular Dublin Priest in His 80s Allegedly "Searched for Naked Boy Scouts on Facebook", by Jack Beresford, Irish Post (December 10, 2019)
- Catholic Priest Suspended after Dcf Substantiates Abuse Allegations, Danbury Police Investigating, by Zach Murdock, Courant (December 9, 2019)
- Predator Who Abused Girl at Property in Dundee While Babysitting Jailed for Five Years, in Evening Telegraph (December 10, 2019)
- California’s 12 Dioceses Subpoenaed by State Attorney General in Child Sex Abuse Case, by Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks, Sacramento Bee (December 10, 2019)
- North Carolina pastor who decried sexually abusive clerics accused of sexually abusing a minor, by Corky Siemaszko, NBC News (December 10, 2019)
- What benefits will Bishop Malone receive in retirement?, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (December 10, 2019)
- Scharfenberger faces first test of transparency with Buffalo priest files, by Charlie Specht, WKBW TV (December 10, 2019)
- Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio Accused Of Ignoring Some Sex Abuse Claims, by Peter Haskell, WCBS 880 Radio (December 10, 2019)
- 12 California Dioceses Subpoenaed by Attorney General, SNAP Reacts, by Dan Mcnevin, Joey Piscitelli, Melanie Sakoda, Esther Hatfield Miller, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 10, 2019)
- It's just devastating': Non-profit offers free counseling for children in church sex abuse case, by Jaleesa Irizarry, KENS 5 TV (December 10, 2019)
- Recommending "The List" — Commentary on Catholic Diocese of Charlotte and Its Yet to Be Fulfilled Promise to Release List of Abusive Priests, by William Lindsay, Bilgrimage blog (December 10, 2019)
- KY BISHOP DRAGS FEET IN INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE COVER-UP, by Kristine Christlieb, Church Militant blog (December 04, 2019)

December 11

- Erie Diocese’s Abuse-related Costs Rise to $12 Million, by Ed Palattella, Times News (December 10, 2019)
- Judge Orders Columbus Diocese to Release Documents on Clergy, by Steve Brown, WOSU Radio (December 10, 2019)
- Suit Claims Sexual Abuse by Priests at Mendham Church, by Phil Garber, The Observer-Tribune (December 9, 2019)
- Diocese Says Abuse Lawsuit Settlements Don't Mean All Accusations Are Credible, by Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star (December 10, 2019)
- In Tagle, Pope Strengthens His Vatican Hand and Sets up Possible Successor, by John L. Allen, Crux (December 10, 2019)
- Recent Addition to the Diocese of Santa Rosa List Points to Need for Catholic Bishops to Do More, in SNAP (December 11, 2019)
- Vatican Uses Donations for the Poor to Plug Its Budget Deficit, by Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (December 11, 2019)
- News Release: Rare Look at U.S. Magdalene Laundries - Video, Live Discussion Tonight Sponsored by Law Firm, in PR Newswire (December 10, 2019)
- How to properly cover laws regarding sex abuse and Catholic church bankruptcy, by Clemente Lisi, Get Religiblog (December 10, 2019)
- Why has the Catholic Church taken so long to address child sexual abuse?, in Deutsche Welle (December 10, 2019)
- Child Victims Act allows man to sue former priest who also allegedly abused sibling, by Cayla Harris, Albany Times Union (December 11, 2019)
- Mexico's Nuncio Offers His Email Address for Abuse Reports, in Catholic News Agency (December 11, 2019)
- Lawsuit to be filed against Catholic Diocese of San Diego over accused priest, by Jermaine Ong, KGTV (December 11, 2019)
- New Jersey priest faces charges of child sex abuse in Western Mass., by Anne-Gerard Flynn, Republican (December 11, 2019)
- Diocese of Columbus Ordered to Release Records, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 11, 2019)
- Few clergy abuse lawsuit is filed, in Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 11, 2019)
- Abuse victim reveals his identify for first time, in Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 05, 2019)
- California attorney general subpoenas Roman Catholic dioceses, by John Woolfolk, Mercury News (December 11, 2019)

December 12

- Synodality and the Abuse Crisis: the Church Is Still Stuck in Trent, by Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International (December 10, 2019)
- Buffalo Diocese's Communications Director Steps down, by Avery Schnider, WBFO TV (December 12, 2019)
- Ex-northamptonshire Vicar Jailed for Downloading Pictures and Movie Clips of Children and Babies Being Raped, in Northhampton Chronicle (December 12, 2019)
- Editorial: a Necessary Delay, in Catholic Register (December 12, 2019)
- Catholic Church Only Gives 10% of Donations to the Poor, Report Reveals, by Arthur Villasanta, Intrnational Business Times (December 12, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Scandal Threatens to Rock Indonesian Church, by Ryan Dagur, UCAN News (December 11, 2019)
- Good Journalism Key to Local Church Saga, in West Seneca Bee (December 11, 2019)
- Sex Abuse Lawsuits: Seven Boys in One Little Village Claim Church Cover-up, by Steve Orr, Democrat & Chronicle (December 12, 2019)
- When a Priest Is Accused of Assault, You Need to Tell Us, Longtime Catholic Says, by Bill Murphy, The Star-Ledger (December 11, 2019)
- Woman Who Accused Visiting Priest of Misconduct Says It Happened at Local Church, by Rusty Surette, KBTX TV (December 12, 2019)
- Judge Orders Columbus Diocese to Release Priest Abuse Files, by Jim Letizia, WCBE Radio (December 12, 2019)
- Letter to the Editor: Unfair News Placement about Tulsa Priest Investigation, in Tulsa World (December 12, 2019)
- Will Bishop Scharfenberger Release the Secret Files?, by Charlie Specht, WKBW TV (December 12, 2019)
- Uber Says 3,045 Sexual Assaults Were Reported in U.S. Rides Last Year, by Kate Conger, New York Times (December 5, 2019)
- Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators, by Nellie Bowles and Michael H. Keller, New York Times (December 7, 2019)
- US Catholic Priests Describe Turmoil Amid Sex Abuse Crisis, by David Crary, Associated Press (December 9, 2019)
- Whistleblower Addresses Alleged Cover-up of Sex Abuse Allegations against Buffalo’s Apostolic Administrator, by Evan Anstey, WIVB (December 10, 2019)
- Victim Advocate Calls on Scharfenberger to Release Vatican Report on Buffalo Diocese, by Kyle S. Mackie, WBFO (December 10, 2019)
- Runner Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt on Live TV Identified As Youth Minister, by Lee Brown, New York Post (December 10, 2019)
- Bill Cosby Loses Appeal of Sexual Assault Conviction, by Mary Claire Dale, Associated Press (December 10, 2019)
- Harvey Weinstein, Who Entered Court on Walker, Gets Bail Hiked to $5 Million, by Elizabeth Wagmeister and Gene Maddaus, Variety (December 11, 2019)
- Communications Director for Buffalo Diocese under Bishop Malone Departs, by John Tummino, WKBW (December 12, 2019)
- A Troubling Sign for the Vatican’s Deal with China’s Communist Party, by Chad Pecknold, New York Post (December 10, 2019)
- California Attorney General to Issue Subpoenas to 6 Catholic Dioceses in Priest Abuse Inquiry, by Alejandra Reyes-Velard, LA Times (December 10, 2019)
- Weinstein and His Accusers Reach Tentative $25 Million Deal, by Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, New York Times (December 11, 2019)
- Priest Charged in Sexual Assaults of Three Minors in Springfield in the 1980s, by Travis Andersen, Boston Globe (December 12, 2019)
- Disgraced Ex-ottawa Priest Arrested for Skipping Sentencing for Sex Crimes, by Gary Dimmock, Edmonton Sun News (December 12, 2019)
- Abuse, Safeguarding and the Survivors’ Stories, by Catherine Pepinster, The Tablet (December 12, 2019)
- Bayside Priest Charged with Molesting 12-year-old Boy: DA, by Kristen Torres, Flushing Post (December 8, 2019)
- Grand Jury Files Child Rape Charge against Disgraced Former Deacon George Brignac, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times Picayune (December 12, 2019)
- Child Rape Charges Filed against Former Deacon in New Orleans, in SNAP (December 12, 2019)
- Vatican Spends 90% of Donations for the Poor on Itself, by Mike Shedlock, Mish blog (December 12, 2019)
- Catholics Welcome New Bishop, Who Says He's Ready to Call Sioux Falls "My Diocese", by Trevor J. Mitchell, Sioux Falls Argus Leader (December 12, 2019)
- Upstate Advocate for Child Victims Act to Mount State Senate Run As Democrat, by Denis Slattery, Daily News (December 12, 2019)
- Nun Accused of Sexually Abusing Student for Years at Area School, by Zak Failla, Clarkstown Daily Voice (December 12, 2019)
- Groups Hope to End the Sexual Abuse of Children in South Dakota in 10 Years, by Jeff Voss, KOTA TV (December 11, 2019)
- More Colorado Victims of Alleged Sexual Abuse by Cathollic Clergy File Compensation Claims, by Debbie Kelley, Gazette (December 12, 2019)

December 13

- Is the Vatican Misleading Donors? Peter’s Pence, Explained., by Colleen Dulle and James T. Keane, America Magazine (December 12, 2019)
- There Is Cause for Hope Amid Dire Reports of Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors, by Vincent Carroll, Denver Post (December 13, 2019)
- Ex-chicago Sex-abuser Priest Vincent Mccaffrey Free after 17 Years in Prison for Child Pornography, by Robert Herguth, Sun Times (December 13, 2019)
- Catholic Diocese to Release Review of Sexual Misconduct by Year’s End, by Laura Hackett, Mountain Express (December 13, 2019)
- Law for Victims, Church Far from Settled, by Ed Palattella, Times News (December 13, 2019)
- Ex-priest Sent Forward for Trial, in Munster Express (December 13, 2019)
- Former Newburgh Bishop, Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, by Chris McKenna, Times Herald-Record (December 12, 2019)
- Rochester Diocese Using Old Legal "Playbook" by Declaring Bankruptcy, Say Victims" Advocates, by Sarah Salvadore, National Catholic Reporter (December 13, 2019)
- Victims in Colorado Continue to Come Forward, in SNAP (December 13, 2019)
- Convicted Priest Set to Appear before Parole Board, SNAP Hopes He Will Remain behind Bars, in SNAP (December 13, 2019)
- US Bishops in Rome Ask Pope Francis about Mccarrick Report, by Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency (December 13, 2019)
- In Failing Health, Former Catholic Priest Appeals Murder Conviction, by Erik De La Garza, Courthouse News (December 13, 2019)
- Cardinal Pell Investigation Could Distract from Major Police Scandal, by Ed Condon, National Catholic Register (December 13, 2019)
- New Poll Reveals American Catholics Displeased with Handling of the Sex Abuse Scandal, by Attorney Adam Horowitz, Legal News Blog (December 11, 2019)

December 14

- "Look Back Law" Could Revive Thousands of Florida Child Sex Abuse Cases, by Danielle Waugh, WPEC CBS 12 (December 13, 2019)
- Cries of Abuse in Catholic Church Start to Be Heard in Japan, by Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press (December 13, 2019)
- Top Vatican Official Says Celibacy, Homosexuality Not Cause of Abuse Crisis, by Ines San Martin, Crux (December 14, 2019)
- Pueblo Diocese Offers Assurances after Abuse Reports, by Anthony A. Mestas, Pueblo Chieftain (December 14, 2019)
- Panel's proposal to end grand jury reports draws opposition, by Mark Scolforo, Associated Press (December 14, 2019)
- Watchdog Team: Former priest sues Providence Diocese, by Brian Amaral, Providencen Journal (December 14, 2019)
- Priest abuse survivor: ‘Our trust in our faith was blind’, by Erin Kayata, Hour (December 14, 2019)
- Jury selected for volunteer accused of sexually assaulting boys at N. Charleston church, on WCSC Live 5 (December 10, 2019)
- ‘No logical connection’ between celibacy and abuse, CDF official says, in Catholic News Agency (December 13, 2019)

December 15

- Tennessee pastor gets 38 years in child sex abuse sentence, in Associated Press via Lincoln (NE) Journal-Star (December 14, 2019)
- A woman who works with sexual misconduct survivors says Harvey Weinstein's tentative $25 million settlement isn't surprising because victims are used to settling for 'less than what we deserve', by Kelly Mclaughlin, Insider.com (December 14, 2019)
- Bishop of Lincoln takes leave of absence, by Riley Johnson, Lincoln Journal-Star (December 13, 2019)
- Cries of abuse in Catholic Church start to be heard in Japan, by Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press (December 14, 2019)
- Church trustees sue city over child abuse probe, in Associated Press via Virginia Lawyers Weekly (December 14, 2019)
- Bond set at $1 million for former Deacon George Brignac in child rape case, by Chris Finch, WVUE-TV, Fox8 (December 13, 2019)
- Across the country, the Catholic church is under pressure to name abusers, by Tavia Grant, Globe and Mail (December 13, 2019)
- Ex-Conroe priest accused of rape, propositioning clergy for sex, by Nicole Hensley, HoustChronicle (December 15, 2019)
- Judge: Diocese doesn't have to pay for victim's counseling, in Associated Press via the Register Citizen (December 15, 2019)
- Editorial: Bishop Scharfenberger sounds the right notes, by News Editorial Board, Buffalo News (December 15, 2019)
- Hudson Valley nun accused of sexually abusing student in 1960s, on News 12 TV (December 10, 2019)
- 'I cannot comprehend': Sex abuse royal commissioner slams Catholic leaders, by Miki Perkins, Age (December 10, 2019)

December 16

- KATC awarded 2019 Suncoast Emmy Award, in KATC News (December 14, 2019)
- For Chrissake, let Catholics ordain women, priests marry, by Makau Mutua, Daily Nation (December 15, 2019)
- Abuse headteacher left his money to ex-council leader and priest to clear his name after death, by Tom Bristow, Eastern Daily Press (December 16, 2019)
- Vatican laicizes former Diocese of Boise priest, in Catholic Sentinel (December 15, 2019)
- In defense of the church, in Union Tribune (December 12, 2019)
- Diocese of Charlotte Due to Release Names Soon as Debunked Cliches Are Bandied About by Catholic Officials, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 16, 2019)
- Fort Wayne Priest faces child sex abuse allegation, by Jazlynn Bebout, WISE NBC TV (December 16, 2019)
- Priest murder adds to growing abuse scandal, by Tom Heneghan, Tablet (December 16, 2019)
- Bishop pardons 3 suspended priests, by Alex Ashaba, Daily MOnitor (December 16, 2019)
- OKC Catholic archdioce adds name to list of credibly accused priests, by Randy Ellis, Oklahoman (December 16, 2019)
- Creditors: Parishes, schools part of archdiocese assets that could pay clergy abuse claims, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (December 17, 2019)
- Child sexual abuse substantiated against ex-Oklahoma priest, by Ken Miller, Associated Press (December 16, 2019)
- Pope abolishes ‘pontifical secret’ in clergy sex abuse cases, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (December 17, 2019)

December 17

- Montreal’s Dowd shows different face of ‘the bishops’ on the abuse crisis, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (December 17, 2019)
- Jesuits of Canada to name priests accused of sexual abuse, by Tavia Grant, Globe and Mail (December 16, 2019)
- The Catholic Diocese of Dallas hired a respected police officer. It must empower him, in Morning News (December 17, 2019)
- Catholic activism, not repentance for sexual abuse, is what forces clergy to resign, by Brian Clites, Conversation (December 16, 2019)
- Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those who report having been abused, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (December 17, 2019)
- SBC’s new reporting process again fails clergy sex abuse survivors, by Christa Brown, Baptist Global News (December 17, 2019)
- Pope Francis Abolishes Secrecy Policy in Sexual Abuse Cases, by Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times (December 17, 2019)
- Pope Francis Ends 'Top Secret' Status For Sex Abuse Cases, Promising Transparency, by Bill Chappell, National Public Radio (December 17, 2019)
- Priest at Ballantyne parish on administrative leave after sex abuse allegation, by Allison Latos, WSOCTV (December 10, 2019)
- CATHOLICS DEMAND OUSTER OF MN BISHOP, by Paul Murano, ChurchMilitant (December 16, 2019)
- Pope lifts secrecy rules for sex abuse cases, by Delia Gallagher, CNN (December 17, 2019)
- Pope removes shroud of secrecy from clergy sex abuse cases, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (December 17, 2019)
- Analysis: Action on pontifical secrecy widely praised, but US Catholics still waiting on McCarrick, by J.d. Flynn, Catholic News Agency (December 17, 2019)
- Bond hearing for local priest arrested on child porn charges, by Peggy Gallek, WJW TV (December 17, 2019)
- Victims of Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse Sue Pope Francis, by Zachary Evans, National Review (December 17, 2019)
- Pope Francis abolishes the pontifical secret for sexual misconduct cases involving clerics, by Gerard O’connell, America Magazine (December 17, 2019)
- Francis abolishes pontifical secret in clergy abuse cases, in long sought reform, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (December 17, 2019)
- No action against priest in rape case, alleges survivor, in The Hindu (December 18, 2019)
- Boys in Bishops sex scandal must also be held accountable, says Viotti's lawyer, by Qama Qukula, Cape Talk AM 567 (December 18, 2019)

December 18

- The Change to the ‘pontifical Secret’ Does Less Than It Appears to Do, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (December 18, 2019)
- Pushing Clergy Abuse into the Light, in The Telegram (December 17, 2019)
- Grand Jury Account of Pittsburgh-area Priest Is Released, by Peter Smith, Post-Gazette (December 17, 2019)
- Abuse Survivors Cry Foul over Erlc’s End-of-year Fund-raising Appeal, by Bob Allen, Baptist News Global (December 18, 2019)
- Ending pontifical secret a milestone, but there’s accountability beyond law, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (December 18, 2019)
- Clergy sex abuse victims, advocates back Pope’s end of ‘pontifical secrecy’, by Marie Szanislo, BostHerald (December 17, 2019)
- POPE FRANCIS ABOLISHES VATICAN SECRECY RULES FOR SEXUAL ABUSE CASES, in The ESS, iHeartRadio (December 17, 2019)
- Pope Francis removes pontifical secrecy for sexual abuse cases, by Claire Giangravé, ReligiNews Service (December 17, 2019)
- Clergy sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Camden, Trenton dioceses, by Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post (December 18, 2019)

December 19

- Survivor Makes Use of Pain through Activism, by Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Church and State Should Be Kept Separate but What about Religion and Politics?, by Richard Conville, Clarion Ledger (December 19, 2019)
- Spirits Guide Survivor in Quest for Healing, by Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Wyoming Legislature to Consider Giving Sex Abuse Victims More Time to File Lawsuits, by Seth Klamann, Wyoming Tribune Eagle (December 19, 2019)
- An Opportunity for Clergy Abuse Reform, in Berkshire Eagle (December 18, 2019)
- Deceased Jesuit Priest, Former Canisius College Employee, Accused of Sex Abuse in New Lawsuit, by Chris Horvatits, WIVB TV (December 18, 2019)
- For Priest’s Victim, Home Is a Sanctuary, by Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- My Son, Eric Patterson, Killed Himself Because a Catholic Priest Sexually Abused Him at Age 12, by Janet Patterson, CNS News (December 19, 2019)
- Debates about the Seal of Confession Intensify As Australian Mandatory Reporting Laws Move Closer to Reality, by Ben Wilkie, America Magazine (December 19, 2019)
- Bishop Scharfenberger Holds Prayer Service for Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Jacquie Slater, WNYT TV (December 19, 2019)
- Un Rapporteur Praises Pope for Reform of Abuse Secrecy, in Associated Press (December 19, 2019)

December 20

- As SBC Confronts Abuse Crisis, Other Faiths Watch Closely, by Robert Downen, The Chronicle (December 20, 2019)
- Move to Lift Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse Secrecy Is Too Late, Survivor Says, by John Weeks, Stuff NZ Limited (December 20, 2019)
- Pope's Steps against Sex Abuse Vindicate Maligned Vatican Summit, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (December 20, 2019)
- What Lifting Pontifical Secrecy for Clergy Abuse Cases Will Change for Victims, by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Services (December 20, 2019)
- Church Seeks Return of Statue of Priest Who Helped Kids, in Associated Press (December 20, 2019)
- "Stop Protecting the Perpetrators': Sask. Survivors Push Catholic Church to Release Names of Abusers, by Jason Warick, CBC News (December 20, 2019)
- Fox 7 Discussion: Papal Rule Change Regarding Sex Abuse Cases, by Marcel Clarke, Fox 7 News (December 20, 2019)
- LA Abuse Victims Coordinator Praises Pope’s Secrecy Law Change, by Pablo Kay, Angelus News (December 19, 2019)
- 2019 in Review: How George Pell’s Case Gripped the World, in New Daily (December 21, 2019)

December 21

- ‘pontifical Secret’ Still Has Role Despite Its Abolition in Sex Abuse Cases, Expert Says, by Elise Harris, Crux (December 20, 2019)
- Vatican Office Struggles to Keep up with Clergy Abuse Cases, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (December 20, 2019)
- Cries of Abuse in Catholic Church Start to Be Heard in Japan, by Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press via National Catholic Reporter (December 19, 2019)
- Portraits of Resilience after Clergy Abuse, by Wong Maye-E and Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Sisters Bonded, and Broken, in Wake of Abuse, by Wong Maye-E and Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- For Survivor, Routine Brings Some Relief, by Wong Maye-E and Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Patrick Shepard Finds Healing in Basketball, by Wong Maye-E and Juliet Linderman, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Photographer Uses Polaroid Technique to Capture Portraits of Resilience after Clergy Abuse, by Wong Maye-E, Associated Press (December 19, 2019)
- Jesuit Priest in Buffalo is the Latest to be Named in a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, SNAP Calls for Transparency from Jesuit and Diocesan Officials, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 19, 2019)
- Church sex abuse scandal deepens with La Plata priest’s suicide, in Buenos Aires Times (December 21, 2019)
- Six Men Come Forward in Camden and Trenton Thanks to NJ’s Window, by Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 19, 2019)
- Release of names of clergy accused of abusing minors tops religious news in 2019, by Terry Robinson, Advocate (December 20, 2019)
- The Fulton Sheen Story: What We Know, So Far, by Brian Fraga, Patheos blog (December 21, 2019)
- Pope quotes late cardinal to say church is '200 years out of date', by Alvise Armellini, Daily News (December 21, 2019)
- WHAT A DECADE! A LOOK AT THE BIGGEST CATHOLIC STORIES OF THE 2010S, in Catholic News Agency (December 21, 2019)
- Cardinal tainted by abuse scandals steps down as dean, pope sets term limit, by Elise Harris, Crux (December 21, 2019)
- A Survivor's Christmas Wish, in Cathiolic 4 Change (December 20, 2019)
- Legion of Christ finds 33 priests, 71 seminarian sex abusers, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (December 22, 2019)
- The Pope's Latest Speech To the Cardinals Has a Backstory. That Was Supposed To Stay Secret, by Sandro Magister, L'Espresso (December 21, 2019)

December 22

- Stories that shaped the decade: Catholic Church struggles with new revelations about priest abuse scandals and declining attendance, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (December 22, 2019)
- The Vatican-Centurion Global financial scandal: A CNA explainer, by Michelle La Rosa, Catholic News Agency (December 21, 2019)
- German Catholic bishops tighten up abuse guidelines, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, Tablet (December 20, 2019)
- Complaints about pedophile priest ‘factor’ in decision to move him, by Nicola Berkovic, Australian (December 23, 2019)
- Is a Catholic ‘Victims’ Rights’ movement the next frontier in abuse reform?, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (December 22, 2019)
- Church sex abuse scandal deepens with La Plata priest’s suicide, in Buenos Aires Times (December 22, 2019)
- Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, religious order's report says, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (December 21, 2019)
- Bishop Tobin weighs in on sex abuse controversies, by Sarah Doiron, WPRI-TV (December 21, 2019)
- Former Priest At Sinclairville Church Accused Of Sex Abuse, by John Whittaker, Post Journal (December 23, 2019)

December 23

- Legionaries report 'chain of abuse' as victims went on to abuse others, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (December 23, 2019)
- Predator priest in Central Africa: 'Salesians deceived us', by Lucie Sarr, La Croix International (December 17, 2019)
- "The Environment Was Very Toxic": Nudity, a Graphic Photo and the Untold Story of Why Ruth Wilson Left 'The Affair', by Bryn Elise Sandberg, Kim Masters, Hollywood Reporter (December 18, 2019)
- Allison Mack will serve 'a substantial amount of time' in prison for role in Nxivm sex cult, lawyer says, by Taryn Ryder, Yahoo Celebrity (December 18, 2019)
- A Chicago Psychiatric Hospital Is Under Fire After Child Abuse Allegations. Again., by Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica Illinois (December 18, 2019)
- Pope Francis fury: Vatican leader issues warning as religion being ‘denied and derided’, by Charlie Bradley, Express (December 23, 2019)
- Uber Must Pay $4.4 Million To Settle Sexual Harassment Case, by Lydia O’connor, HuffingtPost (December 18, 2019)
- Fighting the Good Fight Against Online Child Sexual Abuse, by Gabriel J.x. Dance, New York Times (December 22, 2019)
- No ‘Magic Bullets’ in the Fight Against Online Abuse, but ‘Spiders’ Help, by Gabriel J.x. Dance, New York Times (December 22, 2019)
- Rochester diocese: Secret clergy sex abuse files could come out during bankruptcy, by Steve Orr, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (December 23, 2019)
- Jesuits to name priests credibly accused of sex crimes, in Manitoulin Expositor (December 23, 2019)
- Judge denies request to reduce bond for local priest arrested on child porn charges, by Talia Naquin, WJW TV (December 23, 2019)
- Arbitrator awards $75,000 to Mass. man who made sex abuse claim against former principal at South Boston Catholic school, by Danny Mcdonald, BostGlobe (December 19, 2019)
- Ultra-Conservative Catholic Order Admits Its Founder Sexually Abused 60 Kids, by David Gee, Patheos blog (December 23, 2019)
- Nessel: Probe finds abuse allegations against 270 priests involving 552 victims, by Beth Leblanc, Detroit News (December 23, 2019)

December 24

- Bransfield’s Spending Spree Detailed in Report, in News Register (December 24, 2019)
- Report by Cheshire-based Legion of Christ Reveals Its Former Leader Molested at Least 60 Children, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (December 23, 2019)
- Ex-pastor of Medford Church Can’t Withdraw Guilty Plea in Child Sex Abuse Case, in Associated Press (December 23, 2019)
- Catholic Church Admits Moving Paedophile Jesuit Brother Interstate after Complaints of Sexual Abuse, in ABC (December 24, 2019)
- Court Finds Mormon Church Blocked Southern Alberta Police Investigation into Sex Abuse of Young Girls in 1980s, by Meghan Grant, CBC News (December 24, 2019)
- Churches Can Be Safety Net, but Focus Is on Preventing Sexual Abuse, by Cheryl Owens, Meridian Star.com (December 21, 2019)
- Sex abuse response, entity transitions top 2019 SBC stories, by Tobin Perry, Baptist Press (December 23, 2019)
- Vatican office overwhelmed by clergy sex abuse complaints, in Associated Press (December 21, 2019)
- Cardinal (92) who ‘sought deal’ to bury sex abuse documents resigns, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (December 21, 2019)
- Victim Struggles to Heal After Sexual Abuse by Salesian Priest, by Chris Karr, Epoch Times (December 24, 2019)
- Former Catholic deacon charged with rape makes bail, report says, on WWLTV (December 23, 2019)
- Clergy sex abuse whistleblower bolsters ‘Sully Movement’, by Paul Forsyth, St. Catharines Standard (December 23, 2019)
- It's time to investigate Jehovah Witnesses sex crimes, says Belfast abuse victim, by Christopher Woodhouse, Belfast Telegraph (December 24, 2019)
- Christians combat sexual abuse with solid advice, real-world examples, by Steve Black, Christian Chronicle (December 23, 2019)
- Vatican office struggles to keep up with clergy abuse cases, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (December 20, 2019)
- Marcial Maciel: Mexican founder Legionaries of Christ 'abused 60 minors', in BBC News (December 22, 2019)
- Sex abuse lawsuits spread beyond Catholic Church to other denominations, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (December 22, 2019)
- Letter to California AG Regarding Loophole Keeping Children in Danger, in Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 23, 2019)
- Investigative Report into Disgraced Bishop Michael Bransfield Released by Washington Post, not Church Officials, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 23, 2019)

December 25

- New Orleans Archdiocese's List of Credibly Accused Clergy Grows by One Name, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA. com (December 24, 2019)
- Mexico: Legion of Christ Victims Criticize Sex Abuse Report, by Maria Verza, Associated Press (December 24, 2019)
- Washington Post Publishes Secret Report on Ex-w.va. Bishop Accused of Abuse, Financial Misconduct, by Dale Sparks, Associated Press (December 24, 2019)
- Michigan AG Releases Preliminary Numbers in Investigation into Clergy Abuse, SNAP Applauds AG Effort, in SNAP (December 23, 2019)
- ‘Counting On’: Why 1 Member of the Duggars’ Religious Organization Wasn’t Surprised by Josh Duggar’s Sexual Abuse Scandal, by Julia Mullaney, Show Biz Cheat Sheet blog (December 25, 2019)
- Backstory: Most Unanswered Doors, by Molly Walsh, Seven Days (December 25, 2019)

December 26

- Bill Aims to Open Window for Adult Sex Abuse Lawsuits, by Ryan Tarinelli, Associated Press (December 26, 2019)
- Berks County State Rep. Responds to Clergy Sexual Abuse Compensation, by Tom Rader, WFMZ TV 69 (December 27, 2019)

December 27

- Ousted Cardinal Mccarrick Gave More Than $600,000 to Fellow Clerics, Including Two Popes, Records Show, by Shawn Boburg, Robert O'Harrow Jr. and Chico Harlan, Washingon Post (December 26, 2019)
- Pennsylvania Dioceses Offer $84m to 564 Clergy Abuse Victims, by Michael Rubikam, Associated Press (December 26, 2019)
- SNAP Responds As Disgraced Cardinal Mccarrick’s Financial Impropriety Revealed, in SNAP (December 27, 2019)
- Bishops Ask Pope to Remove Priest over Abuse, by Martha Pskowski, Catholic News Service (December 27, 2019)
- Teenager, 19, Kills "Paedophile Priest Who Abused Him" by Ramming a Crucifix down His Throat and Suffocating Him in France, by Luke Andrews, Daily Mail (December 28, 2019)
- Church Must Deal with ‘fear Factor’ Keeping Bad Bishops in Power, by Charles Collins, Crux (December 27, 2019)
- New Bedford Pastor Accused of Rape, Kidnapping, Held without Bail, by Melanie DaSilva and Anita Baffoni, WPRI TV (December 27, 2019)
- Pope Begins Restoring Normal Governance to Chilean Dioceses, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (December 27, 2019)
- Priests, Teacher, Doctor Accused in Latest Child Victims Act Lawsuits, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (December 27, 2019)
- 5 Days That Stood out in a Rocky Year As the Dallas Catholic Diocese Sought to Rebuild Trust, by David Tarrant and Jennifer Emily, Morning News (December 27, 2019)
- AG Charges 7 Michigan Priests with Clergy Abuse in 2019, by Markie Heideman, WMEN TV (December 27, 2019)
- 2 Former Mater Dei High School Students Accuse Ex Principal and Counselor of Sex Abuse, in CBS LA (December 27, 2019)
- Providence Diocese Challenges Law Giving Alleged Child Sex-abuse Victims More Time to Sue, by Brian Amaral, Providence Journal (December 27, 2019)
- The Last Bull: Cardinal Sodano Goes out, by Jason Berry, National Catholic Reporter (December 27, 2019)
- 2019 in Review: Bishop Accountability, by Brian Fraga, Patheos blog (December 27, 2019)
- What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure As Dean of the College of Cardinals Mean?, by Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register (December 27, 2019)

December 28

- New Archbishop Chosen to Deal with Aftermath of Chile's Abuse Scandal, in Radio New Zealand (December 28, 2019)
- Victims of Sadistic Evangelical Priest Want Police to Investigate, by Barry Duke, Patheos blog (December 28, 2019)
- Hundreds of Accused Clergy Left off Church’s Sex Abuse Lists, by Claudia Lauer and Meghan Hoyer, Associated Press (December 28, 2019)
- Calls to clergy abuse hotline spike after N.J. expands statute of limitations, by Blake Nelson, Star Ledger (December 28, 2019)

December 29

- The Bransfield report: Post publishes secret Vatican document as parishioners demand answers, by Shawn Boburg, Robert O'harrow Jr. And Michelle Boorstein, WashingtPost (December 23, 2019)
- Bishops council denies knowledge of alleged sexual abuse in Indonesian Catholic Church, in Jakarta Post (December 27, 2019)
- Church Fights Abuse Lawsuit Filed After Limit Was Extended, in Associated Press via Grans Pass OR Courier (December 28, 2019)
- Man Alleges He Was Abused by Priest While at Catholic High School, in The NBC (December 27, 2019)
- Lawsuits accusing priests, counselor of sexual abuse filed against 2 SoCal schools in light of new law, by Jessica De Nova, KABC7 (December 28, 2019)
- Lawsuit alleges priest abused student at St. Francis High in La Cañada, by Anndy Nguyen, Los Angeles Times/La Cañada Valley Sun (December 27, 2019)
- Lawsuits allege sexual abuse and cover-ups at Catholic high schools in Santa Ana and La Cañada Flintridge, by Sean Emery, Scott Schwebke, Orange County Register (December 27, 2019)
- Amazon synod, abuse crisis dominate 2019 for Pope Francis, by Inés San Martín, Crux (December 28, 2019)
- Reverend Tan Van Tran, in Daily Nonpareil (December 14, 2019)
- First clergy abuse suits under new California law announced, in Angelus News (December 29, 2019)
- 12 big stories of 2019 in mid-Michigan, by Heather Jordan, MLive.com (December 29, 2019)
- Mourners pay tribute to Father George Clements during funeral at Holy Angels Church, by Jesse Kirsch, WLS-TV (December 28, 2019)
- Joliet Bishop Daniel Conlon Taking Medical Leave, in Channel 2, CBS-TV affiliate (December 28, 2019)
- ‘Absolutely disgusting’: Catholics in Philadelphia react to the latest child sex-abuse scandal, by Wendy Ruderman, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 29, 2019)
- Year in review: Vermont’s Catholic Church finds atonement a slow go, by Kevin O'connor, VT Digger (December 29, 2019)
- Ousted cardinal McCarrick gave more than $600,000 to fellow clerics, including two popes, records show, by Shawn Boburg, Robert O'harrow Jr. And Chico Harlan, WashingtPost (December 29, 2019)
- Catholics 'can't stop fighting' to have their voices heard by church hierarchy, by Craig Cheatham, WCPO TV (December 30, 2019)

December 30

- Former Priest In MD Left Off Sex Abuse List; DC, Baltimore Lists, by Deb Belt, Patch (December 28, 2019)
- Abuse crisis continued to demand US bishops' attention, action in 2019, in Catholic News Service (December 30, 2019)
- Diocese of Charlotte releases full list of clergy credibly accused of child sex abuse, on WSOC TV (December 30, 2019)
- Disgraced bishop spent $4.6 million on mansion that sold for only $1.2 million, by Aaron C. Davis, WashingtPost (December 30, 2019)
- Hundreds of accused clergy left off church’s sex abuse lists, in Associated Press via RochesterFirst.com (December 29, 2019)
- Australian Jews decry Israeli health minister's appointment, in Associated Press (December 30, 2019)
- For US Church, a year of abuse fallout, new leaders, and unsung heroes, by Christopher White, Crux (December 30, 2019)
- Asheville, WNC priests named in Charlotte diocese list of clergy credibly accused of abuse, by Joel Burgess, Asheville Citizen Times (December 30, 2019)
- The SBC Has a Sex-Abuse Problem, by Nicole Ault, Wall Street Journal (December 26, 2019)
- Letter to Illinois AG Regarding Lack of Updates on Clergy Abuse Investigation, by Zach Hiner, Larry Antonsen, James Egan, Roman Krasnitsky, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 29, 2019)
- Diocese of Charlotte Releases Incomplete List of those Accused of Abuse, by Zach Hiner, Carol Yeager, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 30, 2019)
- Pennsylvania's Stories of the Decade: Child protection failings dominated, by John Finnerty, CNHI News Service (December 29, 2019)
- Charlotte Diocese takes an important step - but faces a new threat - on clergy abuse, in The Observer (December 30, 2019)
- SAN BERNARDINO DIOCESE SUED OVER PRIEST’S ALLEGED ABUSE OF HEMET BOY, on KMIR TV (December 30, 2019)
- Lawsuit: Famed Jesuit Priest With Connections to Mother Teresa Abused Boy ‘More than 1,000 Times’, in Associated Press (December 30, 2019)

December 31

- Newsmaker of the Decade: Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Brave, Loud and Saving Others, by Patriot News, Janet Pickel (December 31, 2019)
- Year in Review: Catholic Church Unveils Accusations, by Gordon Dritschilo, Rutland Herald (December 31, 2019)
- Santa Rosa Diocese Hit by Flurry of Clergy Abuse Lawsuits under New State Law, by Mary Callahan, Press Democrat (December 30, 2019)
- New California Law Brings New Lawsuits against Sonoma Church, by Anne Ward Ernst, Index Tribune (December 30, 2019)
- Attorney: Charlotte Diocese List Not Complete, by Lisa Worf, WFAE Radio (December 31, 2019)
- He Ruined That Man’: Colorado’s Catholic Church Reparations Exclude Victims Of Religious Order Abuse, by Andrew Kenney, Colorado Public Radio (December 31, 2019)
- Should Old Acquaintances be Forgot – Ten Years On, by Suzanne Titkemeyer, Patheos blog (December 31, 2019)
- U.S. Capitol to Fly a Flag Honoring Survivors of Sexual Violence, by Richard Windmann, Zach Hiner, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (December 31, 2019)

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