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Abuse Tracker 2020
Part 4: July to August 2020

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


July 2020


July 1

- Laicos Envian Carta a Sacerdote "Clave" Del Papa Por Nombramiento De Bravo Como Obispo De San Felipe, by Manuel Stuardo and Nicole Martinez, BioBioChile.cl (June 30, 2020)
- Victimas De Abuso Sexual Por Parte De LA Iglesia Rechazan Nombramiento De Nuevo Obispo De San Felipe, by Nicolas Diaz and Simon Valdebenito, BioBioChile.cl (June 24, 2020)
- Catholic Order Names Alleged Child Sexual Abusers Who Worked at St. Louis Area High Schools, by Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post Dispatch (June 25, 2020)
- 20 Additional Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg, in Watertown Times (June 30, 2020)
- These New Archbishops Have the Opportunity to Make an Immediate Impact, in SNAP (June 30, 2020)
- Lawsuit against Archdiocese of Philadelphia Alleging Priest Abuse Is Transferred to Pa. Federal Court, by Nicholas Malfitano, Pennsylvania Record (July 1, 2020)
- Victims File 20 New Child Abuse Suits against North Country Priests, in North County Public Radio (July 1, 2020)
- French Cardinal Reveals Future Plans after ‘ordeal’ of Abuse Trial, by Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service via Crux (July 1, 2020)
- Laudato Si’ Gets More Attention in Church Than Child Protection, Expert Says, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (July 1, 2020)
- Media Statement: New Lawsuit Filed Against the Diocese of Greensburg, by Judy Jones, Zach Hiner, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (June 30, 2020)
- Pope Francis praying for Polish Catholics seeking Vatican intervention on clerical abuse, in The CNA (July 1, 2020)
- Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope's brother, dies at 96, in Catholic News Service (July 1, 2020)
- Retired pope's elder brother, Georg Ratzinger, dies at 96, by David Rising, Associated Press (July 1, 2020)
- St. Martins priest accused of misconduct resigns, by Matt Ragsdale, KMIZ (July 1, 2020)
- Georg Ratzinger, priest and brother of Emeritus Pope Benedict, dies aged 96, in Press Association (July 1, 2020)
- Bergen Priest, Formerly Of Hillsdale, Resigns Amid Abuse Allegations, by Jerry Demarco, Daily Voice (July 1, 2020)
- Steubenville priest who impregnated teen is defrocked, in The Times Leader (July 1, 2020)
- Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by priest in 1990s, by Tony Larussa, Tribune-Review (July 1, 2020)

July 2

- Rozanski’s Actions in Sex Abuse Case Sets Path for Change in Motion (editorial), in MassLive.com (July 2, 2020)
- Man Sues Allentown Diocese, Hellertown School, Says Teacher Molested Him, by Laurie Mason Schroeder, Morning Call (July 2, 2020)
- ‘time for a Reckoning’: Flood of Abuse Cases against NY Archdiocese Filed Amid Deadline Uncertainty, by Virginia Breen, The City (July 1, 2020)
- Two More Women Testify against Local Pastor in Sex Abuse Trial, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 1, 2020)
- National Redress Scheme: Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold out over Sex Abuse, by Greg Brown, The Australian (July 2, 2020)
- Uisg Announces Two Initiatives during Safeguarding Webinar, by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp, The Herald (July 1, 2020)
- Australian Bishops Reject Criticism of Move to Single Safeguarding Office, in Catholic Universe (July 1, 2020)
- Lutheran Pastor Arrested in Godfrey, Charged with Distributing Child Pornography, in RiverBender.com (July 1, 2020)
- Open Letter Calls on USA Swimming to End "Culture of Sexual Abuse", by Neil Shefferd, Inside the Games (July 1, 2020)
- After George Brignac’s Death, What’s Next for Church Sex Abuse Cases, in WDSU-TV (July 1, 2020)
- Charlotte Bishop Bars St. Matthew Pastor from Active Ministry after Sex Abuse Claims, by Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer via WBTV (July 1, 2020)
- Paterson Diocese Installs Brooklyn Priest As New Bishop, by Abbott Koloff and Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com (July 1, 2020)
- Diocese of Baton Rouge Adds Name to List of Credibly Accused Clergy Members, by Nick Gremillion, WAFB-TV (July 1, 2020)
- Letter to Parishioners from Bishop Peter J. Jugis, Diocese of Charlotte, in Diocese of Charlotte (July 1, 2020)
- Book Takes Scholarly Yet Accessible Look at Clerical Sex Abuse Crisis, by Deborah Gyapong, Catholic News Service voa CatholicPhilly.com (July 2, 2020)
- Archives Reveal Abuse Allegations against Founder of Schonstatt Movement, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (July 2, 2020)
- Funeral Planned Wednesday for Retired Pope’s Elder Brother, in Associated Press (July 2, 2020)
- York Man Sues Diocese of Allentown, Hellertown School over Alleged Sex Abuse, in WFMZ-TV (July 2, 2020)
- Claims Emerge That Founder of Schoenstatt Was Abuser, by Madoc Cairns, The Tablet (July 2, 2020)
- Former Norfolk Catholic School Teacher Sentenced for Abusing Student, in 13NewsNow (July 2, 2020)
- Top Vatican Investigator on Sex Abuse Says Church Must Empower Victims, by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service (July 2, 2020)
- Columbus Diocese Hires Counselor to Speak with Victims, Priest Reassigned, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (July 2, 2020)
- Two New Allegations Added against Ascension Priest Once Known As Crusading Priest-cop, by Jacqueline DeRobertis, The Advocate (July 1, 2020)
- In Video, Cardinal Pell Details His Time in Prison before Being Cleared in Abuse Case, by Claire Giangrave, Sight (July 2, 2020)
- New Orleans Archdiocese Seeks Sept. 29 Deadline for Abuse Claims, Survivors to Fight for More Time, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (July 2, 2020)

July 3

- Is This the Beginning of the End for Scientology? Danny Masterson’s Rape Charges Could Be First Nail in the Coffin, in NewsLagoon (July 2, 2020)
- Texarkana Pastor Sentenced to Five Life Sentences Plus 220 Years for Sexual Abuse of Girls, by Field Walsh, TXKToday (July 2, 2020)
- Altoona Man Who Served at Lancaster County Churches in the 1990s to 2003 Charged with Child Sexual Abuse, by Dan Nephin, Lancaster County Online (July 3, 2020)
- Alleged David Haas Sexual Assault Victim Speaks out, by Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency (July 2, 2020)
- Catholic Priest from Strongsville Indicted on Federal Charges of Child Pornography, Exploitation, by John Caniglia, Cleveland.com (July 2, 2020)
- Charlotte Priest Will Remain Away from Ministry, by Sarah Delia and Marshall Terry, WFAE TV (July 2, 2020)
- Savio Rodrigues Exposes Sexual Abuse Cases and Corruption in the Catholic Church of India on Jaipur Dialogues, in Goa Chronicle (July 3, 2020)
- First Nations Day School Students Want New Investigation of Abuse Claims, Say Rcmp Probe Marred by "Bias", by Jorge Barrera, CBC News (July 2, 2020)
- Missouri Priest Accused of Abuse Resigns after Allegation Deemed “credible”, in SNAP (July 1, 2020)
- Roman Catholic Church Responds to Rape Allegations against Former Monk, in Loop News (July 3, 2020)
- ‘i Thought God Had Presented This Guy’: 20 Years after Reporting Clergy Abuse to the University, a Notre Dame Survivor Shares His Story, by Natalie Weber and Mary Steurer, The Observer (July 3, 2020)
- Russian Orthodox Church Defrocks Rebel Monk and Raises Questions about Child Abuse at Monastery, by Nataliya Vasilyeva, The Telegraph (July 3, 2020)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Asks Court for Deadline for Those Seeking Compensation, in WVUE-TV, Channel 8 (July 3, 2020)
- More Child Abuse Claims Leveled against Long-ago Jesuit High School Janitor Duo, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (July 3, 2020)

July 4

- Award-winning Author Accuses Priest of Abuse, Detained after Vandalizing Parish Property, by Hengky Ola Sura, Jakarta Post (July 4, 2020)
- Buffalo Diocese, Parishes Granted Two-month Pause on Already-filed Cva Lawsuits, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (July 4, 2020)
- Documents Reveal Church Stayed Quiet on Sexual Misconduct Allegations against Broome Bishop for Almost a Year, by Erin Parke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (July 4, 2020)
- Journalist's Book Explores Her Mixed Feelings on Faith, by Allison Bray, The Independent (July 4, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Sending Mothers Explicit Sex Abuse Pictures of Children He Had Blackmailed Online, by James Crump, Independent (U.K.) (July 4, 2020)
- Ohio Priest Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges, in Associated Press (July 2, 2020)
- Lawmaker Muted Victims of Childhood Sex Abuse, by Kathryn Robb, Colorado Politics (July 3, 2020)
- MC Eastern Canada terminates retired pastor’s ministerial credentials, by Aaron Epp, Canadian Mennonite (July 03, 2020)
- Three women allege abuse by pastor, by Lynn Larowe, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (July 4, 2020)
- Jehovah’s Witnesses Shun Australia’s Redress Program for Child Sex Abuse Victims, by Hemant Mehta, Patheos (July 02, 2020)
- Reporter Alexandra Hall On Her Documentary About A Fresno Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Kathleen Schock, Valley Public Radio News (July 03, 2020)
- Schoenstatt Movement rejects accusations of sex abuse against founder, in Catholic News Agency (July 02, 2020)
- Pastor gets 5 life sentences for sexual abuse of girls, by Lynn Larowe, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (July 03, 2020)

July 5

- Two former Diocese of Jefferson City priests dismissed, by Joe Gamm, FultSun (July 5, 2020)
- Local Boy Scouts councils face new child abuse lawsuits, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (July 5, 2020)
- Erie diocese dropped from Buffalo suit against Trautman, by Ed Palattella, GoErie.com (July 5, 2020)
- Obituary for Georg Ratzinger: God grant him, on The Newsylist.com (July 5, 2020)
- Priest accused of raping a woman more than 30 years ago to stand trial, on The Expressiveinfo.com (July 04, 2020)
- Ohio Catholic priest indicted on charges of juvenile sex trafficking, child porn, exploitation, by Brandon Showalter, Christian Post (July 04, 2020)
- 'How do you say no to a bishop?': Hart accusers say they survived years of trauma and institutional failures, by Seth Klamann, Casper Star Tribune (July 04, 2020)
- [Opinion] Philippa Martyr: Barking up the wrong pulpit, by Dr Philippa Martyr, Catholic Weekly (July 5, 2020)
- Monument's days numbered at disgraced bishop's resting place, by Caroline White, Berkshire Eagle (July 04, 2020)
- Louise O’Keeffe calls on Government to honour pledges on school sex-abuse redress, by Barry Roche, Irish Times (July 5, 2020)
- Abuse victims seek apology from Kurn Hattin, by Bob Audette, Brattleboro Reformer (July 5, 2020)
- Children's Home seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging that house parents sexually abused Winston-Salem boy in the 1970s, by Michael Hewlett, News & Record (July 5, 2020)
- Former senior PSNI officer to lead working group on clerical child abuse, by Michael Mchugh, Belfast Telegraph (July 5, 2020)
- Founder of German Schoenstatt Movement accused of abuses, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (July 02, 2020)
- Reverend on hunger strike in response to Church’s silence on her case, in The Cape Town Etc. (July 5, 2020)

July 6

- Weigel's 'The Next Pope' has a crimped, Americanist vision of papacy, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (July 6, 2020)
- What Has Stalled Progress in Uprooting the Vatican’s Financial Corruption?, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (July 02, 2020)
- Accused clergymen worked at Catholic high schools in Belleville, East St. Louis, by Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat (July 6, 2020)
- English Catholic bishop: parishes see 'dramatic fall' in income following lockdown, in Catholic News Agency (July 6, 2020)
- Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis, in Catholic News Agency (July 6, 2020)

July 7

- Megachurch Pastor John Ortberg Kept a Family Member’s Attraction to Children Secret. Then His Son Blew the Whistle., by Bob Smietana, Religion News Service (July 6, 2020)
- Three More Catholic Priests Accused of Child Sexual Abuse under NY Child Victims Act, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner - Saunders & Walker (July 6, 2020)
- Abuse Victims Ask Court to Dismiss New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy, by David Hammer, WWL 4 CBS (July 6, 2020)
- Coronavirus Delays Riverside Clergy-abuse Lawsuit against LA Archdiocese and San Bernardino Diocese, in Los Angeles Daily News (July 6, 2020)
- A Survivor of Abuse by an Opus Dei Priest Condemned by the Vatican Tells Poignant Story, in Religion Digital (July 5, 2020)
- Priests Accused of Sex Abuse Remained in Ministry, Former Bishop Admits, by Ginny Ryan, WHAM 13 ABC (July 6, 2020)
- Deposition of Fmr. Bishop Matthew Clark Reveals Information on Child Sex Abuse in Rochester Diocese, by Jennifer Lewke, WHEC 10 NBC (July 6, 2020)
- Statement Regarding Deposition of Bishop Emeritus Matthew H. Clark, in Diocese of Rochester (July 6, 2020)
- Former Rochester Bishop Admits to Knowing about Local Priests’ Sexual Misconduct Allegations, in WROC (July 6, 2020)
- Deposition of Bishop Matthew Harvey Clark, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court (July 7, 2020)

July 8

- Pittsburgh Diocese Announces Job Cuts, Move of Administrative Office, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (July 7, 2020)
- Patristics Scholar Appointed New Papal Ambassador, by Christopher Lamb, The Tablet (July 4, 2020)
- Prestigious N.J. Catholic School Hit with More Lawsuits Alleging Students Were Sexually Abused, by Joe Atmonavage, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (July 8, 2020)
- Red Sox Dogged by Claims of Racism, Sexual Abuse, by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press (July 7, 2020)
- Albany Diocese Adds Deceased Priest to List of Offenders Following Investigation, by Brenton Blanchet, Daily Gazette (July 7, 2020)
- North Carolina Priest Kept on Leave on Abuse Claims, in Associated Press (July 2, 2020)
- Judge Declines to Dismiss Sex Abuse Case against Ex-youth Symphony Director, by Annie Knox, Deseret News (July 7, 2020)
- Rochester Catholic Church Abuse Victim Speaks on Release of Deposition, by Jonathan Hunter, Spectrum News (July 7, 2020)
- SNAP Asks Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth to Add Names to List of Accused Priests, in KXAS 5 NBC DFW (July 8, 2020)
- Polish Church Faces Reckoning over Sex Abuse, in Agence France-Presse (July 8, 2020)
- Suit against Scranton Diocese Alleges Abuse, Cover-up by Repeat-offender Priest, by Patrick Kernan, Times Leader (July 7, 2020)

July 9

- Retired Pope Benedict Follows His Brother’s Funeral Virtually, in Catholic News Service via Crux (July 8, 2020)
- Albany Diocese Adds Deceased Capital Region Priest to List of Offenders, by Cayla Harris, Times-Union (July 7, 2020)
- Survivors React to Former Bishop's Testimony of Secret Files, Shuffling of Accused Priests, by Jane Flasch, WHAM (July 7, 2020)
- Late Erie Diocese Priest’s Name Removed from University Building, in Erie Times-News (July 9, 2020)
- Name of Diocesan Priest Removed from St. Bonaventure Administration Building, in St. Bonaventure University (July 8, 2020)
- Sarasota County Man Sues Priest, Alleging Sexual Abuse, by Frank Fernandez, Sarasota Herald-Tribune (July 8, 2020)
- Two Catholic Priests Who Worked in Fort Worth Were Accused of Molesting Kids Elsewhere, by Domingo Ramirez Jr., The Star-Telegram (July 8, 2020)
- Former Norfolk Catholic Teacher Given 3 Years for Sexually Abusing Student in 1970s, by Sarah Fearing, WAVY (July 2, 2020)
- Statute of Limitations Runs out on Assault Allegation, by Jennifer Osborn, Ellsworth American (July 8, 2020)
- Firms File 20 Child Victims Act Lawsuits against Diocese, by Cara Chapman, Press-Republican (July 2, 2020)
- Bishop Admits Recycling Predator Priests, by Bradley Eli, Church Militant (July 8, 2020)
- Deadline Set for St. Cloud Diocese Clergy Sex Abuse Claims, by Jenifer Lewerenz, KNSI (July 7, 2020)
- "Difficult Decisions" Loom As Catholic Charities Misses Fundraising Goal, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (July 8, 2020)
- Delbarton Sex Abuse Lawsuits May Be First of a Wave, Raise New Questions about Abusers, by Abbott Koloff, New Jersey Herald (July 8, 2020)
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania Priest Sentenced in Sex Abuse Case, in WPVI 6 ABC (July 8, 2020)
- Former Philadelphia Priest Pleads Guilty to Decades-old Sex Assaults of Altar Boys in Bucks County, by Vinny Vella, Philadelphia Inquirer (July 8, 2020)

July 10

- Ex-latter-day Saint Bishop Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge, by Dennis Romboy, Deseret News (July 9, 2020)
- Priest Abuse: Local Student Journalist's Story Helps Right a Wrong at St. Bonaventure, in Democrat & Chronicle (July 9, 2020)
- Danbury Clergy Sex Abuse Case Postponed 2 Months, by Kendra Baker, News Times (July 9, 2020)
- In Aurora Teacher Sex Abuse Case, Court of Appeals Dismisses Charges against 2 Employees, by Michael Karlik, Colorado Politics (July 9, 2020)
- John Ortberg’s Church Says ‘no Evidence of Misconduct’ As More Details Emerge, by Daniel Silliman, Christianity Today (July 7, 2020)
- Former Bucks County Priest Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of Altar Boys, in Bucks Local News (July 9, 2020)
- Ap: Catholic Church Lobbied for Taxpayer Funds, Got $1.4b, by Reese Dunklin and Michael Rezendes, Associated Press (July 10, 2020)

July 11

- Lawsuit alleges priest sexually assaulted altar boy at Luzerne church, by Michael P. Buffer, Citizens Voice (July 08, 2020)
- Erie diocese dropped from suit charging Bishop Trautman with abuse cover-up in NY, in Catholic News Agency (July 09, 2020)
- Seal of confessional vital for some survivors of sexual abuse, by Mark Bowling, Catholic Leader - Archdiocese of Brisbane (July 11, 2020)
- Archdiocese of Denver received a $1.9 million PPP loan, in KUSA 9 NBC (July 10, 2020)
- Church of England accused of turning blind eye to priests' abuse of their wives, by Daniel Foggo And Katherine Rushton, Telegraph (July 10, 2020)
- Suspended priest who spoke on clergy abuse backed by supporters outside Richmond mass, by Ben Dennis, WRIC 8 ABC (July 10, 2020)
- New Orleans clergy abuse plaintiff aims to move bankruptcy-halted case out of federal court, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL (July 08, 2020)
- 'The whole truth': Bankruptcy judge urged to unseal records of alleged abusive New Orleans priest, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times Picayune / New Orleans Advocate (July 10, 2020)
- Defamed Detroit Priest Vindicated, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (July 10, 2020)
- Alleged church sex abuse victim asks federal court to make Archdiocese documents public, by Kimberly Curth, WVUE (July 10, 2020)
- Bishop acknowledges 'disappointment for survivors' as former Catholic priest dies awaiting trial, by Elle Rixon, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (July 07, 2020)
- Abuse victim of school principal had no idea other boys were being attacked, by Declan Brennan And Brion Hoban, Irish Times (July 09, 2020)
- 'We hoped and we prayed this day would come' - Victims' joy as ex-principal is jailed over abuse, by Declan Brennan And Brion Hoban, Independent (July 11, 2020)
- Ex-school principal jailed for sexually abusing seven of his pupils, by Declan Brennan And Brion Hoban, Independent (July 10, 2020)
- Seminary student reported priest sexual abuse at Shiloh orphanage 54 years ago, by Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat (July 11, 2020)
- Diocese Review Board has new chief following scathing report, by Scott Merzback, Daily Hampshire Gazette (July 10, 2020)
- New chair of diocesan board heard from Bishop Weldon victim. He says he doesn't remember it., by Caroline White And Larry Parnass, Berkshire Eagle (July 10, 2020)
- Catholic decline matters - so do our actions, by David O'brien, Berkshire Eagle (July 10, 2020)
- Reporter on Catholic Church Getting over $1 Billion in Coronavirus Aid, by Mary Louise Kelly Interviewing Michael Rezendes, NPR (July 10, 2020)
- Rancor on Springfield Diocesan Review Board leads to resignations, lapse in faith, by Stephanie Barry, Mass Live (July 11, 2020)

July 12

- PPP loans in Chicago: The inside story of who got what, by Caroline Hurley, Lynn Sweet, And Lauren Fitzpatrick, Chicago Sun-Times (July 07, 2020)
- Taxpayer-funded Chicago charter schools cashed in on COVID-19 loans; CPS seeks probe, by Lauren Fitzpatrick And Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times (July 08, 2020)
- Chicago Catholic parishes got as much as $63 million in federal PPP coronavirus money, by David Heinzmann, Chicago Tribune (July 10, 2020)
- Colorado faith-based organizations received millions in coronavirus bailout money, by Jennifer Kovaleski, KMGH 7 ABC (July 09, 2020)
- Your thoughts on accusations of misconduct against David Haas, in National Catholic Reporter (July 10, 2020)
- Cleveland priest faces multiple federal child pornography charges, in Catholic News Service/USCCB via NCR (July 07, 2020)
- San Jose Catholic school releases sex abuse report, apologizes ‘with heavy hearts’, by John Woolfolk, Mercury News (July 11, 2020)
- Presentation Catholic H.S. admits they failed to protect students from sexual abuse, by Jesse Gary, KTVU 2 Fox (July 11, 2020)
- Investigation Confirms Decades of Sexual Misconduct Allegations at Presentation High, by Michael Bott And Sergio Quintana, KNTV (July 10, 2020)
- South Bay Catholic School Probe Reveals Sexual Misconduct: Report, by Gideon Rubin, Patch (July 10, 2020)
- Independent Investigation, in Presentation High School (July 09, 2020)
- Report: Claims of Sexual Misconduct at Presentation High School, in Van Dermyden Maddux Law Firm (July 09, 2020)
- Letter on the Release of the Presentation High School Report, by Sister Michele Anne Murphy, Sisters ofPresentation (July 09, 2020)
- Longtime area dentist accused of sexual abuse under Child Victims Act, by Stephen T. Watson, Buffalo News (July 12, 2020)
- Importing N.J.’s bishops sends the wrong message, by Rev. Alexander Santora, Jersey Journal (July 12, 2020)
- Wheaton College Details Allegations Against Ousted Chaplain After He Threatens Lawsuit, by Julie Roys, Roys Report (July 09, 2020)
- Orthodox agency sued for negligence by woman alleging rape by foster father, by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, Forward (June 30, 2020)
- SAR still in middle of fight to expand the CVA, by Kirstyn Brendlen, Riverdale Press (July 12, 2020)
- Safeguarding minors – it’s choosing the ‘standard of Christ or the standard of the enemy’, in Catholic Leader - Archdiocese of Brisbane (July 12, 2020)
- Does it matter if journalists have quit asking about the missing McCarrick report?, by Terry Mattingly, Get Religion (July 11, 2020)
- Despite abuse allegations, a Jesuit with Alaska ties worked for a prominent Northwest university for years, by Emily Schwing, Anchorage Daily News (July 11, 2020)

July 13

- John Ortberg’s Church Announces New Investigation, by Bob Smietana, ReligiNews Service via Christianity Today (July 12, 2020)
- 'I am a child molester' Former Chillicothe Boy Scout leader apologizes on social media, by Lu Ann Stoia, Fox28 TV (July 12, 2020)
- Catholic Church to investigate claims of alleged sexual abuse, by Lena Reece, One News, TVNZ (July 13, 2020)
- Retired Bishop Edward Kmiec, 13th bishop of Buffalo, dies, by Jay Rey, Buffalo News (July 12, 2020)
- For the last year 1 NEWS has been investigating claims of historic sexual abuse against children in Fiji’s Catholic church., on The 1 News, TVNZ (July 13, 2020)
- What AP left out in its hit job on the Church, by Msgr. Richard Antall, Angelus News (July 12, 2020)
- WA priest denies historical abuse charges, in Australian Associated Press via Yahoo.com (July 13, 2020)
- Former WA Catholic priest, 84, to face court on historic child sex abuse charges, in WA Today (July 13, 2020)
- Brothers in Arms, by Debbie Cramsie, Catholic Weekly (July 13, 2020)
- School sale gives glimpse into value, breadth of Buffalo Diocese property, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (July 13, 2020)
- Abused and despised, George Pell contemplated giving up his fight, by Steve Jackson, Australian (July 13, 2020)
- Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Bail Cancelled In Nun Rape Case, by Sneha Mary Koshy, NDTV (July 13, 2020)
- Church abuse survivors demand audit after NOLA Archdiocese, by Thomas Perumean, WWL Radio (AM870 /FM105.3) (July 13, 2020)
- Catholic Church yet to comment on claims of alleged sexual abuse, by Lena Reece, FBC News (July 13, 2020)
- Kerala court cancels bail to rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, in Indian Express (July 13, 2020)
- Court panel recommends $125,000 for priest it says was defamed by Macomb Sheriff's detective, by Jameson Cook, Macomb Daily (July 12, 2020)
- N.J. churches are so cash-strapped, all 5 Catholic dioceses asked feds for coronavirus loans, by Kelly Heyboer, NJ.com (July 12, 2020)
- The art and the artist, by Paul Schrag, Mennonite World Review (July 13, 2020)
- Menlo Church launches new probe after dismissed children's volunteer revealed as pastor's son, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (July 13, 2020)
- Nine new sex abuse suits filed against Newark Archdiocese include a cleric not before accused, by Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com (July 13, 2020)
- 9 New Sex Abuse Suits Filed Against Newark Archdiocese, Report Says, by Cecilia Levine, Mahwah-Ramsey Daily Voice (July 13, 2020)
- Teachers Named In South Bay Sex Probe Continued Working: Report, by Gideon Rubin, Los Gatos Patch (July 13, 2020)
- Commentary: Power of prayer revealed after sentencing of abusive ex-priest, by Michael Mcdonnell, Catholic Philly (July 13, 2020)

July 14

- Santa Fe: arzobispos denunciados justifican concentración de informes de abuso sexual en la Iglesia, in El Ciudadano (July 10, 2020)
- “El cura Gabriel Ghilardini vulneró mi confianza y abusó de mí”, in Diario Junin (July 12, 2020)
- Abuse victim of Opus Dei priest wants case to be acknowledged, by Inés San Martín, Crux (July 13, 2020)
- Priest, wrongly accused of stealing £1-m from church, is found dead, by Barry Duke, Patheos (blog) (July 13, 2020)
- Heroes stepped up during the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s who didn’t., by Jeff Coltin, City & State (July 13, 2020)
- Abuse in Catholic schools in Fiji causes ‘great shame,’ says archbishop, by Charles Collins, Crux (July 14, 2020)
- Retired Lansing police captain tapped to run new investigations unit in AG's office, by Ken Palmer, Lansing State Journal (July 13, 2020)
- Loans keep ministries going during national emergency, by Julie Asher, Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly (July 13, 2020)
- Charges against Amish bishop in sex abuse reporting reduced, in Associated Press (July 13, 2020)
- Sex abuse: the challenging journey of Indonesian Church, by Justin L Wejak, UCA News (July 14, 2020)
- Attorney for sexual abuse victim says Bellevue Baptist Church needs to be held accountable for its failure, by Caitlin Mccarthy, Local ABC 24 (July 11, 2020)
- Baptist Church Sued for Not Stopping Staffer from Sexually Assaulting Girl, by Hemant Mehta, Patheos (July 11, 2020)
- Cardinal Pell: “There is a lot of goodness in prisons…”, by Carl E. Olson, Dispatch (July 09, 2020)
- Rape accused Bishop Franco tests Covid positive, in The English Post (July 14, 2020)
- Cardinal George Pell opens up on his time behind bars for the first time to reveal he was abused by inmates - and how says he considered abandoning the fight to clear his name in his darkest hours, by Thomas Duff, Daily Mail (July 13, 2020)
- Opinions on high, by Kate Allman, LSJ Online (July 14, 2020)
- Weldon Report has Impacts for Diocesan Review Board, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, SNAP (July 13, 2020)
- Taking Freedom Too Far, by Chris Damian, Commonweal Magazine (July 13, 2020)
- Suits Filed Against 9 Abusive Priests from Newark, SNAP Calls for Outreach, by Mark Crawford, Zach Hiner, SNAP (July 13, 2020)
- SNAP Renews Call for Independent Investigation into Menlo Church, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, SNAP (July 13, 2020)
- Jonna Carter: School dazed, by Jonna Carter, UniLeader (July 14, 2020)
- 18-year-long child abuse at an Indonesian church opens a can of worms, by Jennar Kiansantang And Johanes Hutabarat, TRT World (July 14, 2020)
- Briefing: Ecclesiastical’s child abuse claims shame – CEO Hews’ admission too little too late?, by Jen Frost, Post Online (July 08, 2020)
- Catholic Church says no reports of sexual abuse against children, by Lena Reece, FBC News (July 14, 2020)
- FALL FROM GRACE, by Ewan Mowat, Scottish Sun (July 12, 2020)
- Malta archdiocese distances itself from controversial lay movement, by Elise Ann Allen, CRUX (July 14, 2020)

July 15

- Mental Fitness of Sexually Abusive Ottawa Priest Now in Question, by Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen (July 14, 2020)
- Will the Church Use Paycheck Protection Money As It Should?, by Christine Schenk, National Catholic Reporter (July 14, 2020)
- Argentine Archbishops under Attack for Establishing Abuse Reporting Offices, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 15, 2020)
- Judge Denies Media Request to Unseal Files on Saints Owner, by Jim Mustian, Associated Press (July 15, 2020)
- Natrona County Prosecutors Again Decide Not to Charge Retired Bishop with Sexual Abuse, by Seth Klamann, Casper Star-Tribune (July 14, 2020)
- Allegation of Clergy Sexual Abuse Cover-up Filed against Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, The Republican / Masslive.com (July 14, 2020)
- ‘pray for Your Poor Uncle,’ a Predatory Priest Told His Victims, by Elizabeth Bruenig, The New York Times (July 15, 2020)
- Bellevue Baptist faces civil suit stemming from sexual battery by former employee, by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press (July 14, 2020)
- Guideline published to deal with sexual abuse, by Viliame Ravai, Fiji Times (July 15, 2020)
- Government Should Step In to Right the Catholic PPP Loan Situation, by Zach Hiner, Dan Mcnevin, SNAP (July 14, 2020)
- ‘Entourage’ Star Kevin Connolly Accused of Sexual Assault: ‘I Want It to Be Known That He Is Dangerous’, by Marlow Stern, Daily Beast (July 15, 2020)
- Federal Judge Rejects Harvey Weinstein's $19 Million Settlement With Alleged Victims, by Vanessa Romo, NPR (July 14, 2020)
- Weinstein Plaintiff Caitlin Dulany on Collapse of Settlement: ‘I Was Stunned’, by Gene Maddaus, Variety (July 14, 2020)
- Head Of Catholic Church In Fiji Apologises To Victims Of Sexual Abuse, by Shalveen Chand, Fiji Sun (July 15, 2020)
- FILM: ‘The world is waiting, the survivors are waiting for justice’, in Westmeath Examiner (July 15, 2020)
- A Megachurch Reels After Learning Pastor Let His Professed Pedophile Son Work With Kids, by Carol Kuruvilla, HuffingtPost (July 14, 2020)
- Arquidiócesis Villavicencio investiga a 5 sacerdotes por abuso sexual, by Nelson Ardia, El Tiempo (July 15, 2020)

July 16

- Ex-principal Facing Retrial Admits Abuse, by Luke Costin, Newcastle Herald (July 16, 2020)
- Church Issues Warning As Claims of Sexual Abuse Surface in Fiji, by Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific (July 16, 2020)
- Former Fort Collins Priest Granted Parole after Imprisonment for Sexually Abusing Teens, by Sady Swanson, Coloradan (July 15, 2020)
- My Time in Prison, by George Cardinal Pell, First Things (July 15, 2020)
- Cardinal Pell Describes His Time in Prison, in Catholic News Service via The Catholic Weekly (July 16, 2020)
- Edward C. Malesic Named New Bishop of Cleveland's Roman Catholic Diocese, by Tyler Carey and Ryan Haidet, WKYC-TV (July 15, 2020)
- Criminal Law Hinders Quest for Justice in Depok Abuse Case, by Budi Sutrisno, Jakarta Post (July 16, 2020)
- Complaint Alleges Springfield Bishop Covered up Clergy Abuse, by Adam Frenier, New England Public Media via NPR (July 15, 2020)
- Vatican Handbook on Sex Abuse Cases Urges Reporting to Authorities, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Says Bishops Should Report Sex Abuse to Police, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Directs World's Bishops to Report Abuse Claims to Civil Authorities, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (July 16, 2020)
- Wyoming Prosecutors Not Pursuing Retired-bishop Abuse Case, in National Catholic Reporter (July 16, 2020)
- Indiana Archdiocese Sued over Liability Insurance Response, in National Catholic Reporter (July 16, 2020)
- Former Priest Indicted As Feds, Jackson Diocese Reach Agreement on Criminal Complaint, by Ryan Phillips, National Catholic Reporter (July 16, 2020)
- Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse by Priest Filed against Catholic Diocese of Shreveport, in KTAL (July 15, 2020)
- Judge Denies Media Request to Unseal Files on Saints Owner, by Jim Mustian, Associated Press (July 15, 2020)
- Vatican Publishes Manual for Bishops on Handling Sex-abuse Reports, by Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (July 16, 2020)
- Opus Dei Confirms One of Its Priests Sentenced by Vatican for Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Issues Vademecum: Procedures Regarding Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors, by Isabella Piro, Vatican News (July 16, 2020)
- New Vatican Guidance Urges Clergy to Report Cases of Sexual Abuse, by David Welna, National Public Radio (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican to Bishops: Believe Little Kids, Investigate All Sex-abuse Claims, by Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Tells Bishops to Report Sex Abuse to Police (but Doesn’t Require It), by Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times (July 16, 2020)

July 17

- Vatican's New Guidance on Sexual Abuse Investigations Emphasizes Involving Police, by Zack Budryk, MSN (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Issues New Manual on Reporting Sex Abuse of Minors, in DW (July 16, 2020)
- New Vatican Manual Advises Bishops on How to Report Sex Abuse Claims, in Agence France-Presse via The Journal (July 16, 2020)
- Bishops Get Guidance on Abuse Claims, by Chico Harlan and Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Pushes for Uniform Approach in Handling Clerical Abuse, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Publishes Handbook for Bishops and Religious Superiors to Guide Response to Abuse Allegations, by Gerard O’Connell, America (July 16, 2020)
- Vatican Issues Guide for Investigating Priests Accused of Abuse, by Christopher Lamb, The Tablet (July 16, 2020)
- Bishop Malesic Followed ‘servant Leadership Model’ in Greensburg Diocese, Headed to Cleveland, by Shirley McMarlin, Deb Erdley And Paul Peirce, TribLive.com (July 17, 2020)
- Leadership Roundtable Calls for New Financial Standards for Church, by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter (July 17, 2020)
- ‘so Much Trauma’: Report Alleges Decades-long Sexual Abuse at San Jose Catholic Girls’ School, by Polly Stryker, KQED-TV (July 16, 2020)
- Ex-mississippi Priest Vargas Indicted. Affidavit Accuses Diocese of Lying to Parishioners, in Mississippi Clarion Ledger (July 17, 2020)
- Mississippi Priest Indicted for Financial Crimes, SNAP Calls for Bishop’s Resignation, in SNAP (July 16, 2020)
- Former Priest Indicted As Feds, Jackson Diocese Reach Agreement on Criminal Complaint, by Ryan Phillips, Starkville Daily News (July 15, 2020)
- Vatican Releases Handbook on Dealing with Sexual Abuse, by Sophia Tran-Thomson, BBC World News (July 16, 2020)
- Former Kirkwood Students Brave for Coming Forward, by David Clohessy, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 16, 2020)
- The Gymnastics Factory, by Bonnie D. Ford and Alyssa Roenigk, Illustrations by Louise Pomeroy, ESPN (July 14, 2020)
- Humanity 2.0 Chairman Fr. Philip Larrey Named Dean of Philosophy at Vatican’s Pontifical Lateran University, in GlobeNewswire (July 16, 2020)
- Police Seize Mincione’s Phones in Vatican Corruption Probe, by Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency (July 16, 2020)
- News: Priest Suspended Following Allegation of Misconduct, in Diocese of Des Moines (July 10, 2020)
- Priests Question Fund Appeal for Camp Cited in Bishop Weldon Abuse Report, by Larry Parnass, Berkshire Eagle (July 16, 2020)
- Ex-priest Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges, by Jade Bulecza, WJTV (July 16, 2020)
- Adult Abuse Case: Accusations of Grave Mishandling across Church Jurisdictions, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (July 17, 2020)

July 18

- Former National Review Board Chairman Cites ‘mixed Progress’ on Clergy Sex Abuse, by Brian Fraga, Our Sunday Visitor (July 9, 2020)
- Statute of Limitations Reform: a Bittersweet, Overwhelming Success, by Joelle Casteix, Worthy Adversary (blog) (June 26, 2020)
- Vicar General of Chicago Catholic Archdiocese Appointed New Bishop of Joliet Diocese, by Claire Hao, Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News (July 17, 2020)
- What Ted Mccarrick's "Social Networks" Could Teach the Church, by Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency (July 17, 2020)
- Lessons Learned: St. Louis Archbishop-elect Leaves a Community Still Reeling from a Bombshell Report on Clergy Sex Abuse, by Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post Dispatch (July 18, 2020)
- Priest Who Raped 16-year-old Girl Wishes to Marry Her, in IndiaGlitz.com (July 17, 2020)
- When Emotions Tip Scales, by Richard Guilliatt, Weekend Australian (July 16, 2020)
- Former Alameda St. Joseph Basilica Priest Charged With Sexual Battery, in The KPIX-TV (July 18, 2020)
- Leadership roundtable wants broad reforms for accountability and transparency in church finances, in Catholic News Service via The Dialog (July 17, 2020)
- Commentary: New York Times' Bias Is Not Always Obvious, by Bill Donohue, CNSNews.com (July 17, 2020)
- Erie diocese facing lawsuit over fund for abuse victims, by Ed Palattella, GoErie.com (July 17, 2020)
- East Bay Catholic priest charged with sexual battery against woman, by Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle (July 17, 2020)
- Their new schools knew nothing about allegations against these teachers. Should they have?, by Daniel Wu, Mercury News (July 18, 2020)

July 19

- Isolated Pope Francis Faces Yet Another Setback in Pandemic, by Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (July 07, 2020)
- Vatican issues manual for bishops on handling reports of sexual abuse of minors, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (July 16, 2020)
- Bishop Malesic plans to continue sharing joy of the Gospel in Cleveland, by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service via Crux (July 19, 2020)
- Vatican Releases Guide on How Leaders Must Handle Abuse Allegations, by Melissa Butz And Carol Glatz, NetNY.tv and Catholic News Service (July 16, 2020)
- Pericias psicológicas indican que el denunciante del cura de Santa Rosa no fabula, in Diario Textual (July 19, 2020)
- Piden elevar a juicio la causa contra sacerdote por abuso sexual de menores, in San Nicolás News (July 17, 2020)
- [COMMENTARY] Message from Cardinal Dolan: The Paycheck Protection Program and the Archdiocese of New York, by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archdiocese of New York (July 15, 2020)
- Lawsuit against Diocese of Shreveport claims priest sexually abused boy in the '70s, by Emily Enfinger, Shreveport Times (July 19, 2020)
- Victims of JRR Tolkien’s son among hundreds in line for larger Church sex abuse payouts, by Catherine Pepinster, Telegraph (July 19, 2020)
- Coptic Church strips alleged paedophile priest of clerical status, by Hamza Hendawi, National (July 19, 2020)

July 20

- Egyptian Coptic Priest Defrocked Following Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Paedophilia, in Egyptian Streets (July 19, 2020)
- McCarrick Bombshell: It's So Much Deeper Than Anyone Knows, in Church Militant (July 20, 2020)
- Class Disparities and Child Abuse in Ireland 2020, by Kerron ó Luaine, CounterPunch (July 17, 2020)
- These parishes took PPP loans. Here's why, by Mary Farrow, Catholic News Agency (July 18, 2020)
- Fresno nonprofits, churches make up large number of PPP loan recipients, by Daniel Gligich, San JoaquValley Sun (July 19, 2020)
- The church has no need to apologize for Paycheck Protection Program loans, by Matt Malone, America Magazine (July 14, 2020)
- Erie County man alleges a police officer molested him as a boy, by Matthew Spina, Buffalo News (July 20, 2020)
- Diocese of Rockville Centre receives at least $3 million in federal PPP loans, by Briana Bonfiglio, Long Island Herald (July 16, 2020)
- Bishop Malesic plans to continue sharing joy of the Gospel in Cleveland, by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service (USCCB) via Catholic Philly (July 17, 2020)
- Bankrupt Buffalo Diocese paying $162,000/year for P.R. consultant, by Charlie Specht, WKBW 7 ABC (July 16, 2020)
- Diocese of Scranton seeks stay of sex abuse cases, by Terrie Morgan-Besecker, Citizens Voice (July 20, 2020)
- A text with contributions from local Churches that will be kept up-to-date, by Cardinal Luis F. Ladaria Sj, Vatican News (July 16, 2020)
- Raffaele Mincione takes Vatican to High Court, by Rory Tingle, Daily Mail (July 20, 2020)
- Vatican in legal fight over luxury flats, by Sean O’neill, Times (July 20, 2020)
- Pastor Aeternus’ Real Gem — It’s Not Papal Infallibility, by Fr. Raymond J. De Souza, National Catholic Register (July 18, 2020)
- This 1800s Law Helps Shape Criminal Justice in Indian Country: And that’s a problem—especially for Native American women, especially in rape cases, by David Heska Wanbli Weiden, New York Times (July 19, 2020)
- Missouri diocese: 3 new credible abuse cases against priest, in Associated Press (July 20, 2020)

July 21

- Pope Issues Guidance to Tackle Sexual Abuse, by Gary Andersen and Lee Smith, Fairmont Sentinel (July 21, 2020)
- Connecticut Diocese Resolves Case of Abuse Claims from 1984 against Retired St. John the Divine Dean, by Egan Millard, Episcopal News Service (July 20, 2020)
- Survivor Speaks about Syracuse Catholic Diocese Filing for Bankruptcy, by Katelynn Ulrich, Spectrum News (July 20, 2020)
- Northeast Ohio Priest Indicted on Charges of Child Pornography, Child Exploitation and Juvenile Sex Trafficking, in U.S. Attorney of Northern Ohio via Highland County Press (July 20, 2020)

July 22

- "Sue Us," Says Philippine Bishop after Duterte Criticizes Pastoral Letter, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (July 21, 2020)
- The School around the Corner Will Not Reopen, by Turlough McConnell, Irish America (July 17, 2020)
- Paedophile Priest Vincent Ryan Released on Parole from Long Bay Prison, by Mark Reddie, Australian Broadcasting Corporation News (July 21, 2020)
- Catholic Newspaper Questions How Nashville Diocese Handled Sex Abuse Complaint, by Ben Hall, WTVF 5 (July 21, 2020)
- "Unprecedented" Decision to Treble Compensation Paid to Birmingham Abuse Victims, by Catherine Pepinster, The Tablet (July 21, 2020)
- Lawsuits Claim Priest in "the Exorcist," Three Others Sexually Abused Mcquaid Students, by Steve Orr, Democrat & Chronicle (July 21, 2020)
- Indian Bishops to Implement Cdf Guidelines on Abuse, in Vatican News (July 21, 2020)
- Predatory-priest Victim, Catholic Writer Can’t Exit Church They Mistrust, by Rick Snedeker, Patheos / Godzooks: The Faith in Facts Blog (July 21, 2020)
- Catholic Leaders in Nashville Face Scrutiny over Handling of Sexual Assault Allegation against Former Aquinas College Priest, by Holly Meyer, Tennessean (July 21, 2020)
- Name of Abusive Priest Removed from St. Bonaventure University Building, by Anthony Reyes, WKBW (July 21, 2020)
- Vatican Backs Campaign for Reburial of Tuam Babies’ Remains, by Brian Hutton, Irish Times (July 18, 2020)
- Vatican Indicates Support to Exhume Babies at Irish Home, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (July 17, 2020)

July 23

- A Man Sues a Rabbi for Sexual Abuse — and Explains Why Others Won’t Do the Same, by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, Forward (July 22, 2020)
- Cdl. Parolin Allegedly Covered up for Vatican Abuser, by Marco Tosatti, Church Militant (July 20, 2020)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Will Lay off 19 Workers in the Fall, State Notice Says, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times Picayune and New Orleans Advocate (July 22, 2020)
- Former Cardinal Mccarrick Accused of Participating in Beach House ‘sex Ring,’ Lawyers Allege, by Ted Sherman, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (July 22, 2020)
- Ex-cardinal Theodore Mccarrick Ran Sex Ring for Clerics at New Jersey Beach Home, Lawsuit Alleges, by Abbott Koloff and Deena Yellin, Statesman Journal from The Record / NJ.com (July 23, 2020)
- Complaint, Jury Demand, and Designation of Trial Counsel, in Middlesex County Superior Court (July 21, 2020)
- A Scarily Accurate Portrait of a Catholic Schoolgirl’s Sexual Awakening, by Kyndall Cunningham, Daily Beast (July 23, 2020)
- Lawsuit Accuses Defrocked Cardinal Mccarrick of Running a Sex Ring, by Michael Hill, NJ TV News (July 22, 2020)
- Former Vatican Ambassador to Stand Trial in Paris on Charges of ‘sexual Aggression’ against Four Men, by Gerard O’Connell, America Magazine (July 23, 2020)
- Nashville Diocese Paid $65k Settlement to Priest's Alleged Abuse Victim, by Steven Hale, Nashville Scene (July 21, 2020)
- Man Sues Allentown Diocese, Northampton Church and School, Claiming Priest Molested Him When He Was 11, by Laurie Mason Schroeder, Morning Call (July 23, 2020)

July 24

- St. Joseph High School Sued by Somerset Man Claiming Sexual Abuse by Priest, by Nick Muscavage, Courier News (July 22, 2020)
- Congress Should Expunge Statutes of Limitations on Child Sexual Assault—nationwide, by Michael Dolce, Newsweek (July 20, 2020)
- Erie Diocese Sued over Claims of Abuse Cover-ups, by Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News (July 24, 2020)
- Women Suing Austin Catholic Organization, Former Priest over Sexual Assault Allegations, by Russell Falcon, KXAN (July 22, 2020)
- Letter: Transparency Is Essential on Abuses in Catholic Church, by Lena Woltering, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 23, 20200)
- Transparency Is Essential on Abuses in Catholic Church, by Msgr. Michael A. Becker, Altoona Mirror (July 23, 2020)
- Albany Diocese Faces 33 New Sexual Abuse Claims, by Brendan J. Lyons, The Times-Union (July 22, 2020)
- New Orleans Priest Continued Serving 13 Years after Abuse Claim Landed Him in Treatment, by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV and New Orleans Advocate (July 23, 2020)

July 25

- "Retaliation" Review : Orlando Bloom Powerfully Tells Story of a Man Broken by Child Abuse, Robbed of His Faith, by Pathikrit Sanyal, MEA WorldWide (July 23, 2020)
- Allowing Bail to Rape Convict Ex-priest to Marry Survivor Will Be a Mockery of Justice: Activists" Plea in Kerala Hc, by Viswajith Anand, LiveLaw.in (July 24, 2020)
- A Plea for Accuracy When Discussing Size of the Clergy Abuse Scandal, in Horowitz Law (July 23, 2020)
- The Power of the Pulpit, by Brandon Martin, Henry County Enterprise (July 24, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese of Erie Facing New Lawsuit, by Samiar Nefzi, WJET-TV 24 ABC (July 24, 2020)
- Local Parishes Are New Clergy Abuse Victims, by Horst G. Hanneken and Debbie Woitalla, Morrison County Record (July 24, 2020)
- The Heavy Toll of Priest Sex Abuse, by Patricia Gallagher Marchant, New York Times (July 24, 2020)
- Lawsuit Claims Mccarrick ‘groomed’ Abuse Victims, by Rick Massimo, WTOP News (July 23, 2020)
- West Virginia Supreme Court to Take up Church-and-state Question in Lawsuit against Wheeling-charleston Diocese, by Matt Harvey, WV News (July 24, 2020)
- Suit Alleges Sexual Abuse at St. Agnes Rectory in 1980s, by Matt Leader, Livingston County News (July 24, 2020)

July 26

- Harriman priest named in sexual abuse lawsuit, by Hugh Willett, Roane County News (July 23, 2020)
- Clinical counselor taking clergy abuse reports at Columbus diocese, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (July 26, 2020)
- Money, Sectarianism, & Catholic Tradition, by Massimo Faggioli, Commonweal (July 24, 2020)
- Editorial: Eradicating the McCarrick Virus, in National Catholic Register / EWTN (July 24, 2020)

July 27

- Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal moves discharge plea in SC, in Punjab Live (July 25, 2020)
- OPINION: A journalist, an Inquirer reader, and a fine man’s life and farewell, by Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirer (July 26, 2020)
- How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected US Dioceses?, by Jim Graves, National Catholic Register (July 26, 2020)
- Edwin Gaynor's accusers claim school officials, clergy were told of sex abuse, by Jonathan Bandler, Rockland/Westchester Journal News (July 27, 2020)
- Legislation would make clergy mandatory reporters, in Cheektowaga Bee (July 23, 2020)
- Catholic music publisher vows investigation into Haas as allegations mount, by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter (July 27, 2020)
- Justice delayed, denied for victims of sexual abuse in Catholic Church, by Ivany Atina Arbi, Evi Mariani And Dwi Atmanta, Jakarta Post (July 27, 2020)
- Opinion: Who still stands with Viganò?, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (July 27, 2020)
- Diocesan response to AP article, in Catholic Herald (Diocese of Superior) (July 24, 2020)
- Diocese makes statement on former volunteer arrested on child pornography charges, in Acadia Parish Today (July 24, 2020)
- German bishop calls for radical reform, by William Mahoney, Church Militant (July 24, 2020)
- Superior court rules in Justice Flaherty’s favor in case over $200 fine for failing to disclose links to Catholic organization, by Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal (July 24, 2020)
- New accuser of Theodore McCarrick alleges the ex-cardinal orchestrated abuse involving other clerics, by Michelle Boorstein, WashingtPost (July 22, 2020)
- A flurry of lawsuits alleging child sex abuse are filed as deadline for claims nears, by Chris Mckenna, Times Herald-Record (July 27, 2020)

July 28

- Hundreds of New Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Flood in Due to Deadline Uncertainty, by Steve Orr and Sean Lahman, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Daily Messenger (July 27, 2020)
- Archbishop Vigano: ‘heresy, Sodomy, and Corruption’ Are Trademark of ‘deep Church’, in LifeSiteNews (July 25, 2020)
- Ri Supreme Court Justice Wins Appeal of $200 Ethics Violation, by Eli Sherman, Walt Buteau, WPRI (July 27, 2020)
- In India, Catholic Bishop Accused of Rape Asks Supreme Court to Intervene, in Catholic News Agency via the Catholic World Report (July 27, 2020)
- Chicago Bishop, Retired Cfd Assistant Commissioner Charged with Child Sexual Abuse, in WLS-TV (Channel 7) (July 27, 2020)
- Childhood Victims Struggle to Report Sexual Abuse in Catholic Church, by Ivany Atina Arbi, Evi Mariani and Dwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post (July 28, 2020)
- Fr. Herman Heide – Archdiocese of New York, in AdamHorowitzLaw.com (law firm blog) (July 26, 2020)
- Boy Scout Leaders and Clergymen Have More in Common Than You May Know, in AdamHorowitzLaw.com (law firm blog) (July 26, 2020)
- Church’s Reputation on the Line When Judging Sanctity, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service via Crux (July 28, 2020)
- Scholars Seek to Establish ‘truth and Reconciliation’ Structures for Clerical Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 26, 2020)
- VA Catholic Priest Blogged about Child Sex Abuse. Now, He Says Bishop Is Threatening to Defrock Him, by Bruce Leshan, WUSA, Channel 9 (July 27, 2020)
- Paedophile Priest’ Released from Prison, by Sonia Hickey, Sydney Criminal Lawyers (July 24, 2020)
- John Murphy: 'Predatory paedophile' priest jailed again, in BBC News (July 28, 2020)
- Three More Allegations Made against Fr. Gary Carr, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (July 20, 2020)
- Catholic Priest Charged with Sexual Battery, SNAP Calls for Action, by Dan Mcnevin, Melanie Sakoda, Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (July 20, 2020)
- Christian Theater Shut Down in San Diego Amid Allegations of Abuse, SNAP Calls for AG Involvement, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (July 27, 2020)
- DON’T JUST MAKE A LIST OF PREDATOR CLERGY! GIVE THEIR NAMES QUICKLY & ONE-BY-ONE., on The AdamHorowitzLaw.com (law firm blog) (July 25, 2020)
- WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE GHISLAINE MAXWELL STORY?, on The AdamHorowitzLaw.com (law firm blog) (July 18, 2020)
- Church of England investigating claim Archbishop of Canterbury failed to act on abuse allegations, by Adam Forrest, Independent (July 28, 2020)
- Jesuits: Child sex abuse claim 'credible' against former Missoula pastor, by Seaborn Larson, Missoulian (July 27, 2020)
- Church of England investigating complaint over how Archbishop of Canterbury dealt with abuse claims at Christian camps, by Jamie Johnson, Telegraph (July 27, 2020)
- South Side Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse, SNAP Applauds Victims for Speaking Out, by Zach Hiner, Larry Antonsen, SNAP Network (July 27, 2020)
- Leifer defense claims alleged sex acts were consensual, by Jeremy Sharon, Jerusalem Post (July 20, 2020)
- Catholic Church Abuses Financial Laws for their Benefit in Multiple Ways, by Eduardo Lopez De Casas, SNAP Network (July 27, 2020)
- What is a priest worth? Latest Ted McCarrick news says it depends on the lawsuit, by Julia Duin, Get Religion (July 28, 2020)
- Q&A: Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, by Melissa Jacobs, MaLine Today (July 27, 2020)
- New cardinals? They'll be more of the same, by Phyllis Zagano, National Catholic Reporter (July 23, 2020)

July 29

- Catholic Church Excludes Adult Women in Talks about Protecting Sexual Abuse Victims, by Ivany Atina Arbi, Evi Mariani and Dwi Atmanta, Jakarta Post (July 29, 2020)
- John Patrick Casey: Catholic Priest’s Sexual Assault Appeal Fails in Supreme Court, by Heath Parkes-Hupton, news.com.au (July 29, 2020)
- With Ouster of Priest Accused of Pedophilia, Coptic Church Confronts Sexual Abuse, by Nardine Saadstaff, Los Angeles Times (July 28, 2020)
- Australian Jews’ Israel Ties Sorely Tested by Saga of Alleged Sex Abuser Leifer, by Jacob Magid, Times of Israel (July 28, 2020)
- London Catholic Board, King’s University College to Disassociate from Jean Vanier, by Jacquelyn LeBel, Global News (July 28, 2020)
- Relief for Wigan Man As Priest Who Abused Him As a Schoolboy Is Jailed, by Gaynor Clarke, Wigan Today (July 29, 2020)
- Kc Area Woman Recalls Sexual Abuse As Child, Offers Hope for Survivors, by Caitlin Knute, Kansas City (July 28, 2020)
- Lawsuits Filed against Kc Diocese Allege Priest Sexual Abuse, Including Rape in 2018, by Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (July 26, 2020)
- Appeal court holds Catholic church liable for abuse suffered at Mount Cashel, in CBC News (July 29, 2020)
- 'Evil monster' paedophile priest, 96, ruined the lives of 10 boys, by Neil Docking, Liverpool Echo (July 28, 2020)
- Ex-judge to clergy: Focus on fixing Church scandals, not politics, in The Philippine News Agency (July 29, 2020)
- Archbishop slams Catholic leaders for allowing ‘heresy, sodomy and corruption’ to run rampant, by Ryan Foley, Christian Post (July 28, 2020)
- William Wallace's new book "The Pedophile Priests" is a riveting novel depicting the hunt for a serial killer after a number of priests are murdered across seven states, in The PRNewswire (July 29, 2020)
- Archdiocese of Newark Revises Pastoral Counseling Policy to Deny Victims their Chance in Court, by Mark Crawford, Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (July 28, 2020)
- This 96-year-old man 'ruined many lives' and used his position in society to cover up his secret... and he got away with it for decades, by Lynda Roughley And Helen Johnson, Manchester Evening News (July 29, 2020)
- 26 Boy Scout Councils Facing Sex Abuse Lawsuits Received as Much as $21 Million in Coronavirus Loans, by Carter Sherman, Vice (July 29, 2020)
- Queens Priest Arrested After Sharing Explicit Texts, Photos With 15-Year-Old Boy: FBI, by Jonathan Dienst And Joe Valiquette, Channel 4, NBCNewYork.com (July 29, 2020)
- FBI: Queens Priest Shared Sexually Explicit Texts, Photos With 15-Year-Old Boy, by Erica Brosnan, WCBS Radio (July 29, 2020)
- 4 new sex-abuse suits filed against Monsignor Paddack; 1 from time as Farrell principal, by Maura Grunlund, SILive.com (July 29, 2020)

July 30

- 2 New Lawsuits Filed against Kansas City-st. Joseph Diocese, in Associated Press (July 28, 2020)
- On Anniversary of Florida Sex Abuse Law, Colorado Called out for Similar Legislation’s Failure, by Michael Karlik, Colorado Politics (July 29, 2020)
- Church in Argentina Is Making a ‘change in Mentality’ on Clerical Sexual Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 30, 2020)
- Former Pastor of Jamestown Church Named in 2 Lawsuits, by Eric Tichy, The Observer (July 30, 2020)
- Diocese Still Awaiting Guidance from Vatican on Bransfield’s Amends, by Mike Jones, The Intelligencer (July 29, 2020)
- Ethics Commission Unlikely to Appeal Overturned $200 Violation against Supreme Court Justice, by Eli Sherman, WPRI (July 29, 2020)
- Metuchen Diocese Looks to Settle Mentally Disabled Man’s Clergy Sexual Abuse Case, by Nick Muscavage, Bridgewater Courier News (July 29, 2020)
- Child Victims Act Plaintiff Confronts Bishop Scharfenberger: "I Lost My Son", by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (July 29, 2020)
- Archdiocese Admits Accused Predator Priest Is Still Manhattan Pastor As Four More Abuse Suits Are Filed, by Virginia Breen and Peter Senzamici, The City (July 29, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Sexting with Teenage Boy, in WABC (July 30, 2020)
- Former Gonzaga Prep Jesuit Priest Added to List of Credibly Accused Abusers, by Kip Hill, Spokesman-Review (July 29, 2020)
- NYC Pastor Was Sexting with Teenage Boy, FBI Says, in WABC (July 30, 2020)
- St. John’s Roman Catholic Corporation Liable for Abuses at Mount Cashel Orphanage: Appeals Court, by Holly McKenzie-Sutter, Canadian Press (July 29, 2020)
- New Canaan Man’s Lawsuit: St. A’s Owes Me $15.21, by Michael Dinan, New Canaanite (July 30, 2020)
- Lawsuit Alleges Former Michigan Football Coach Bo Schembechler Knew about Sexual Abuse by Team Doctor, by David Jesse, Detroit Free Press (July 30, 2020)
- Two New Lawsuits Filed against Kansas City-st. Joseph Diocese, in Associated Press (July 29, 2020)
- Church in Argentina Is Making a ‘change in Mentality’ on Clerical Sexual Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 30, 2020)

July 31

- Survivors’ Group in Chile Condemns Abuse ‘secretism’ of Catholic Church, by Ines San Martin, Crux (July 31, 2020)
- Lawyers, Diocese Trade Barbs over Civil Suit against Butte Central, by Mike Smith, Montana Standard (July 30, 2020)
- Child Rape Charges Refiled against Mexican Megachurch Leader, by Robert Jablon, Associated Press (July 31, 2020)
- New York Priest Received Child Porn from Westchester Teen, in WPDH (July 30, 2020)
- Judge Rules 86 Child Abuse Lawsuits against Li Diocese Can Move Forward, by Priscilla DeGregory and Bernadette Hogan, New York Post (July 30, 2020)
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Grants over $50 Million in Financial Reparations to Survivors of Sexual Abuse, in Catholic News Service via America (July 30, 2020)
- Church Volunteer from the Diocese of Lafayette Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, in SNAP Network (July 28, 2020)
- Allegations against Jesuit Priest Found Credible, SNAP Calls for Outreach, in SNAP Network (July 29, 2020)
- Queens Priest Arrested for Grooming Teen Boy, SNAP Reacts, in SNAP Network (July 30, 2020)
- Kansas City Diocese Sued for Abuse Cover-up, by Paul Murano, Church Militant (July 31, 2020)
- Sexual Abuse Survivors File Lawsuit against U of M, by Cheri Hardmon, WJRT (July 30, 2020)
- Schembechler Was "Visibly Angry" When Told of Um Doctor's Sex Abuse, Accuser Says, by Kim Kozlowski, Detroit News (July 30, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington Releases Names of Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, by Kim Schupp, FOX19 (July 31, 2020)
- Accused Uws Priest Hit by 4 More Sex Abuse Claims, Still Has Job, by Gus Saltonstall, Patch (July 30, 2020)
- Survivors Call for Justice and Opening the Secret Archives of the Church, in SNAP Network (July 30, 2020)
- SNAP Applauds Decision from Canadian Appellate Court, in SNAP Network (July 30, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington Releases Names of Clergy Accused of Sexual Assult, by Jennifer Merritt, WVXU (July 31, 2020)
- Spotlight Needed on Abuse in Women's Orders, Says Jesuit Journal, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service (July 30, 2020)
- Vatican Official Laments System of ‘dominance, Submission’ for Women Religious, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (July 30, 2020)
- Archbishop Accuses Pope of Heresy over "Legitimization of Homosexuality", by Aila Slisco, Newsweek (July 30, 2020)
- Catholic Church Reviewing Court Decision on Damage Liability in Mount Cashel Case, in VOCM (July 30, 2020)
- Fiji Catholic Church Leaders Meet to Address Sex Abuse Claims, in RNZ (July 31, 2020)

August 2020


August 1

- Queens Priest Facing Child Pornography Charges, Police Say, in CBSLocal.com (July 30, 2020)
- Queens Priest Accused of Swapping Nudes with Teenage Boy: Feds, by Maya Kaufman, Patch.com (July 30, 2020)
- Vademecum on sexual abuse: not a law, but a manual with room for updates, by Javier Romero, Rome Reports (July 31, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington releases list of priests accused of sexual abuse of a minor dating back to 1950, in The WLWT (July 31, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington: 59 priests sexually abused children since 1950, by Erin Glynn And Dan Horn, Cincinnati.com (July 31, 2020)
- Judge: Suit Alleging Relationship Between Priest, Principal Needs Shoring Up, on The MyNewsLA.com (July 31, 2020)
- Decades-old claims of sex abuse fuel new lawsuits against Boy Scouts, by Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News (July 31, 2020)
- Virginia Catholic priest, suspended for speaking out on clergy abuse, takes his fight to DC, by Santiago Melli-Huber, WFXR-TV (July 31, 2020)
- Case against diocese draws attention, by Phil Ray, Altoona Mirror (August 1, 2020)

August 2

- Warrant issued for California priest who failed to show, in Associated Press (July 20, 2020)
- [OPINION] Right-wing Catholic archbishop laughably accuses Pope of heresy for allegedly promoting homosexuality, by John Riley, MetroWeekly (August 01, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington names 90 with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor 59 priests, 6 religious brothers, 5 nuns, 20 lay people, by Craig Cheatham, WCPO-TV (July 31, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington releases report on clergy sexual abuse, in Associated Press (August 01, 2020)
- Camden’s Roman Catholic diocese suspends payments to clergy abuse victims, citing COVID-19 financial stress, by Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (July 31, 2020)
- Is child abuse now just more hidden from view?, by Julie Swidha, Herald-Palladium (August 01, 2020)
- Pewaukee priest once accused of sexual assault of a minor free to return to church, by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (August 01, 2020)
- Napa Institute’s Online Conference Will Focus on ‘Finding Hope in the New America’, by Jim Graves, National Catholic Register (August 01, 2020)
- French Sex Assault Trial Ordered For Pope's Ex-Envoy, in Agence France Presse via Barron's (July 23, 2020)
- En el nombre del Padre: Apelarán el fallo que desestimó la denuncia contra el sistema de reportes de abuso de la Iglesia, by Arlen Buchara, El Ciudadano (July 30, 2020)
- SC to hear Franco Mulakkal’s plea seeking discharge on Aug 5, in Hindustan Times (August 2, 2020)
- Catholic order’s list of accused shows past of mishandling abuse allegations, by Josh Sweigart, DaytDaily News (July 31, 2020)

August 3

- Statement on Abuse File Review, in Diocese of Covington (July 31, 2020)
- The late Jesuit Fr. Ray Schroth saw journalism as a noble calling, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (August 01, 2020)
- Papal envoy to meet women who ‘applied’ to be priests, bishops, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (August 3, 2020)
- Lawsuit alleges that Hyde Park church knew ex-pastor was abusing teenage girl, in The News 12 (August 02, 2020)
- Latin Americans press fight against clerical sexual abuse, by Inés San Martín, Crux (August 3, 2020)
- Former pope Benedict XVI 'extremely frail': Report, in Agence France Presse via WION (August 3, 2020)
- Clergy abuse survivors call for more transparency, by Rob Masson, WVUE (July 31, 2020)
- Abuse victims say Archdiocese of New Orleans must reveal ‘secret’, in The WDSU (July 31, 2020)
- Two weeks remain for civil lawsuits against Diocese of Rochester, in WHAM 13 ABC (July 31, 2020)

August 4

- Abuse Reporting System Now Practiced by Diocese of Wheeling-charleston, by Alexa Trischler, WTRF (August 3, 2020)
- 2 New Sex Abuse Suits Filed against Missouri Diocese, in Insurance Journal (August 3, 2020)
- Who Is V.m. Wheeler? St. Francis Xavier Deacon Removed from Ministry Is Well Known in New Orleans, by Kyle Whitfield, Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate (August 3, 2020)
- Metairie Deacon V.m. Wheeler Removed from Ministry after Abuse Allegations, by Matt Sledge, Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate (August 3, 2020)
- Father Mark White Appeals to Washington's Archbishop. Next Stop: Rome, by Bill Wyatt, Martinsville Bulletin (August 3, 2020)
- Diocese of Wheeling-charleston Rolls out Third-party System for Reporting of Alleged Abuse, Harassment, in MetroNews (August 3, 2020)
- Citing Major Decline in Revenue, Camden Diocese Suspends Survivor Payments, in Catholic News Service (August 3 2020)
- Judge Freezes Late Paedophile Priest's ?5million Estate Donation to Charity - in Case Victims Come Forward to Claim Damages over His Historic Sex Attacks, by Darren Boyle, Daily Mail (July 31, 2020)
- Archbishop Slams Catholic Leaders for Allowing ‘heresy, Sodomy and Corruption’ to Run Rampant, by Ryan Foley, Christian Post (July 28, 2020)
- Cuomo Signs Law to Extend Cva Deadline a Full Year, Doesn’t Apply to Dioceses in Bankruptcy, by Sean Lahman, Times-Telegram from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (August 3, 2020)

August 5

- Cuomo Signs New Extension of Child Victims Act Lawsuit Window, by Cayla Harris and Chris Bragg, Times Union (August 3, 2020)
- Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending Child Victims Act, by Bernadette Hogan, New York Post (August 3, 2020)
- New York’s Child Victims Act ‘look Back’ Window Extended for Full Year, by Denis Slattery, Daily News (August 3, 2020)
- Dunkirk Church Named in New Child Victims Act Suit, by Eric Tichy, Observer (August 4, 2020)
- Diocese of Covington Releases Names of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors since the 1950s, by Maija Zummo, CityBeat (August 4, 2020)
- Two More Catholic Priests Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Southern New Mexico, by Sun-News, Leah Romero and Damien Willis (August 4, 2020)
- Cva: Five Priests from Rochester Diocese Alleged to Have Abused 105 Victims, by Jane Flasch, WHAM 13 (August 4, 2020)
- Erie Catholic Diocese to Resume Program Assisting Sexual Abuse Survivors, in WICU (August 4, 2020)
- Why Year-long Extension of Child Victims Act Won't Apply to Diocese of Rochester, by Jane Flasch, WHAM 13 (August 3, 2020)
- Slew of New Lawsuits Name 21 Previously Unidentified Alleged Abusers in Rochester Diocese, by Sean Lahman, Democrat and Chronicle (August 3, 2020)

August 6

- With Ouster of Priest Accused of Pedophilia, Coptic Church Mobilizes against Sexual Abuse, by Nardine Saad, Slew of New Lawsuits Name 21 Previously Unidentified Alleged Abusers (August 6, 2020)
- Sexual Abuse at Bellevue: No Consequences, by Christa Brown and David Clohessy, Good Faith Media (August 6, 2020)
- Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse by Former Counselor at Bridge Bible Church, by Jason Kotowski, KGET (July 28, 2020)
- With Little Fanfare, Exton’s Dan Monahan Has Found a Measure of Closure for Survivors of Clergy Abuse, by J.F. Pirro, Main Line Today (August 5, 2020)
- Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Hancock County Lawsuit over Priest Abuse Allegations, by Joselyn King, Herald-Star (August 6, 2020)

August 7

- Vatican Instructions Give Parishioners More Hope in Face of Closings, by Mark Nacinovich, National Catholic Reporter (August 6, 2020)
- Pope Says Fighting Clerical Abuse Fosters Deeper Respect for Life, by Ines San Martin, Crux (August 6, 2020)
- Lay Group Urges Pittsburgh Diocese to Do More to Restore Broken Trust, by Madeleine Davison, National Catholic Reporter (August 7, 2020)
- Pope Appoints Six Women to Top Roles on Vatican Council in Progressive Step, by Angela Giuffrida and Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (August 6, 2020)
- Bishop of Diocese of New Ulm Retires Early, in Free Press (August 6, 2020)
- New Ulm Bishop Resigns, Citing Health Reasons, by Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune (August 6, 2020)
- Girl Scouts Sex-abuse Claim Included in NY Civil Case Flurry, by Tom Hayes, Associated Press (August 5, 2020)
- Dr. Archibald, Rockefeller University Sued by Dozens More in Latest Child Victims Act Case, by Larry McShane, Daily News (August 5, 2020)
- Weedsport School District Facing Additional Child Victims Act Lawsuits, by Jeremy Boyer, The Citizen (August 6, 2020)
- Using Child Victims Act, Abigail Barker Files Sex Abuse Suit against Figures from Victorious Life, by Dave Lucas, WAMC (August 6, 2020)
- Diocese Opens Another Avenue for Reporting Abuse, by Alan Olson, Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register (August 5, 2020)
- Emphasizing a Commitment, in The Intelligencer (August 7, 2020)
- Breakaway Catholic Group Orders Staff, Priests Not to Talk to Kbi without Attorney, by Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (August 4, 2020)
- Representatives of Catholic Church in St. Marys Take Issue with Published Report Surrounding Its Role in Kbi Investigation, by Phil Anderson, WIBW (August 5, 2020)
- Cardinal Pell to Speak at Virtual Napa Institute Conference, in National Catholic Register (August 7, 2020)

August 8

- Magazine Report Is Aimed at Silencing Nuns on Sex Abuse, Says Vatican Critic, by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service (August 5, 2020)
- Abusi Di Autorita Nella Chiesa, by Giovanni Cucci, La Civilta Cattolica (August 1, 2020)
- Former Smithfield Pastor Charged with Child Molestation, in Providence Journal (August 1, 2020)
- Culture Watch – “this Little Light” Explores Religious Hypocrisy, by Sarah A. Spitz, Santa Monica Daily Press (August 6, 2020)
- Second Person to File Suit over Abuse Allegations against Former Lowville Teacher, Church Choir Director, by Sydney Schaefer, Watertown Daily Times and NY360 (August 7, 2020)
- Sspx Accused of Intimidating Would-be Whistleblowers Amid Abuse Investigation, in Catholic News Agency (August 6, 2020)
- Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Accuses Priest of Sexual Abuse, by Shelby Cassesse, KDKA-TV (August 7, 2020)
- Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Accuses Priest of Rape, by Paula Reed Ward, Tribune-Review (August 7, 2020)
- Prelate Fronts Western Australia Inquiry, by Marilyn Rodrigues, Catholic Weekly (August 6, 2020)
- Lawsuit Claims Catholic Priests, Nuns Abused Boys at Albuquerque Orphanage, by Patrick Hayes, KOB (August 7, 2020)
- Lawsuit Alleges St. Anthony Home for Boys Was Rife with Abuse, by Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal (August 6, 2020)
- Catholic Order’s List of Accused Shows Past of Mishandling Abuse Allegations, by Josh Sweigart, Journal-News (August 5, 2020)

August 9

- Pope rotates in new personal secretary, in Crux from Catholic News Service/USCCB (August 03, 2020)
- Three women who say they were abused as children in the Jehovah's Witnesses tell their awful stories, by Laura Clements, WalesOnline (August 08, 2020)
- Lansing’s St. Casimir church celebrates its final Mass, by Craig Lyons, Crux from Associated Press/Lansing State Journal (August 9, 2020)
- A city out of time: what do we dream of when we dream of Rome?, by Gabriella Coslovich, Guardian (August 9, 2020)
- Nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted bail by trial court, in The Tribune (August 07, 2020)
- Motion granted for change of venue in Craig Harrison lawsuit against Diocese of Fresno, by Jason Kotowski, KGET (August 06, 2020)
- Child Victims Act Suit Filed Against Troy Church, by Jaclyn Cangro, Spectrum News (August 04, 2020)
- Questions of abuse cover-up directed at incoming St. Louis archbishop, but details unclear, by Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency (August 07, 2020)
- Paedophile priest, 96, jailed for abusing boys, by Joanne Rowe, St Helens Star (August 06, 2020)
- Vicar general of Springfield diocese won’t accept reappointment, says he was ‘unfairly’ portrayed in Weldon report, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, Springfield Republican via MassLive (August 03, 2020)
- Researchers reveal patterns of sexual abuse in religious settings, by Geoff Mcmaster, Phys.org from Science X Network (August 06, 2020)
- Surge in filings pushes Child Victims Act suits in WNY past 700 in a year, by Jay Tokasz And Mike Mcandrew, Buffalo News (August 9, 2020)
- Survivors file suite of lawsuits naming new alleged abusers among upstate Boy Scout groups, by Sean Lahman, Democrat and Chronicle (August 06, 2020)

August 10

- Nancy LePage agrees to pay $125K to Fr. Eduard Perrone, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (August 08, 2020)
- Elite NYC school Saint David’s hushed up sexual abuse by staff, alumni lawsuit alleges, by Sara Dorn And Kathianne Boniello, New York Post (August 08, 2020)
- Egypt mulls law to protect women's identities as MeToo movement escalates, by Menna A. Farouk, Reuters (August 10, 2020)
- Church named in Lowville sex abuse lawsuit taking allegations ‘very seriously’, by Diane Rutherford, WWNY-TV (August 07, 2020)
- Houston church group leader arrested for sexually assaulting 9-year-old, on The KXXV-TV (August 07, 2020)
- A haven for victims of abuse, by Roedolf Walker, AlbertRecord (August 08, 2020)
- Former Exclusive Brethren members hit with dawn raids, legal suits after speaking out against the secretive Christian sect, by Bevan Hurley, Stuff (August 09, 2020)
- Albany woman files sexual abuse lawsuit against Troy church, on The WNYT-TV (August 08, 2020)
- Women protest against GBV outside Archbishop’s home, by Kirsten Jacobs, CapeTownEtc..com (August 09, 2020)
- This international paedophile has died leaving millions - and there could be people in Greater Manchester entitled to the money, by Damon Wilkinson And Sam Tobin, Manchester Evening News (August 09, 2020)
- Paedophile priest Vincent Gerard Ryan has priestly faculties removed, by Giselle Wakatama, ABC Newcastle (August 10, 2020)
- Catholic Church was warned about McCarrick decades ago, yet promotions, honors kept coming, by Abbott Koloff And Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com (August 10, 2020)
- El caso del cura Pernini, listo para su elevación a juicio, in Diario Textual (August 06, 2020)
- Survivor shares advice for protecting kids from abuse, by Jennifer Osborn, Ellsworth American (August 07, 2020)
- Brennan: I have not heard from Bransfield in months about his amends, in Metro News (August 04, 2020)
- DISGRACED BISHOP AWOL, by Kristine Christlieb, ChurchMilitant (August 07, 2020)
- Gymnasts Worldwide Push Back on Their Sport’s Culture of Abuse, by Juliet Macur, New York Times (August 03, 2020)
- Pope extends Eastern Catholic Patriarchs’ jurisdiction over Arabian Peninsula, in Vatican News (August 10, 2020)
- Diocese of Camden Suspends Compensation Program, SNAP Reacts, by Mark Crawford, Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 03, 2020)
- Child Victims Act Extended for an Additional Year, SNAP Applauds Decision, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 03, 2020)
- Father Mark White appeals to Washington's Archbishop. Next stop: Rome, by Bill Wyatt, Martinsville Bulletin (August 03, 2020)
- (Op-ed): Chris Friel takes a look at The Case of George Pell, by Chris Friel, Big News Network (August 09, 2020)
- Metairie deacon removed from ministry after allegation of abuse, in The WDSU (August 03, 2020)
- 2 New Suits Are Filed As Child Victims Act Window Is Extended, by Eric Tichy, Post-Journal (August 04, 2020)
- Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by pastor, by Tim Huber, Mennonite World Review (August 10, 2020)
- Lawsuit Against Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Can Move Forward, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 05, 2020)
- Two New Priests Accused of Abuse in the Diocese of Las Cruces, by Dan Mcnevin, Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 05, 2020)
- SNAP Sendai Calls for Apology from Archdiocese of Nagasaki, by Harumi Suzuki, SNAP Network (August 05, 2020)
- Hancock County Court Rejects Diocese’s Request To Dismiss Lawsuit, by Joselyn King, Intelligencer (August 05, 2020)
- CVA: Five priests from Rochester Diocese alleged to have abused 105 victims, by Jane Flasch, 13 WHAM (August 04, 2020)
- Local priest involved in Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Lawsuit, by Daisy Garcia Montoya, Northeast News (August 05, 2020)
- Church leader accused of sexually abusing little boy; Houston police fear there may be more victims, by Doug Delony, KHOU (August 07, 2020)
- Church, abuse survivors report 'considerable progress', by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Guam Daily Post (August 10, 2020)

August 11

- Relatos De Exalumnos Sobre Un Sacerdote Abusador Del Colegio San Vicente De Paul De LA Plata, in Prensa Obrera (July 31, 2020)
- Rape-accused Orthodox Priest Suspended in Kerala, by Saji Thomas, UCA News (August 11, 2020)
- Preempting Clerical Sex Abuse, by Thomas J. Nash, Catholic World Report (August 4, 2020)
- Church’s Vicarious Liability in Mount Cashel Abuse Scandal Transcends Religion, Says Lawyer, by Terry Davidson, The Lawyer's Daily, Lexis-Nexis (August 10, 2020)
- Another Vatican Scandal or Just Business As Usual?, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (blog) (August 11, 2020)
- Minnesota-based Catholic Composer Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Jean Hopfensperger, Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 11, 2020)
- Whistleblower Hits Back, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (August 11, 2020)
- 3,797 and Counting: Child Victims Act Suits in NY Add Up, with More Expected, by Saba Ali, Poughkeepsie Journal (August 11, 2020)
- Deceased Massachusetts Bishop Accused of Sexual Abuse Had Roots in New York Archdiocese, in Catholic News Agency (August 11, 2020)
- It's Past Time for Vatican Report on Mccarrick's Shameful Rise, in National Catholic Reporter (August 11, 2020)
- Catholic Churches Drop Hymns After Accusations Against Composer, by Marie Fazio, New York Times (August 10, 2020)
- Suspended Sacramento Priest Excommunicated From Roman Catholic Church, by Richie Ramos, CBS13 (August 09, 2020)

August 12

- Two Former Students Sue Paramus Catholic, Saying the School Knew of Sex Abuse by Hockey Coach, by Tom Nobile, NorthJersey.com (August 12, 2020)
- Buffalo Diocese Priest Abused Boy in 2009, Lawsuit States, by Charlie Specht, WKBW-YV (August 11, 2020)
- Excommunicated Priest Rejects Pope Francis, Misconduct Allegations, in Catholic News Agency (August 11, 2020)
- Review of Statute of Limitations Lookback Window Legislation, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner (August 11, 2020)
- Protesting Reverend June Dolley-major Told to ‘go to Hell’ over Rape Allegations, by Yolisa Tswanya, Cape Times (August 12, 2020)
- Bishops Take Aim at ‘unjust’ Handling of Abuse Claims, by Andrew Brown, Times of London (August 12, 2020)
- Second Sexual Abuse Suit Brought against Lowville School; Former Teacher Named As Defendant, by Sydney Schefer, NNY360 (August 11, 2020)
- "Bad Apples" Delusion: like the Catholic Church, Police Must Confront an Abusive Culture, by David Gibson, USA TODAY (August 12, 2020)
- Another Lawsuit Filed against Former Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard, by Zachary Matson, Daily Gazette (August 12, 2020)
- Excommunication of renegade Sacramento priest roils Catholic diocese. Here’s why it happened, by Ryan Sabalow And Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee (August 12, 2020)
- Charity Commission asked to intervene in C of E abuse inquiries, by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (August 12, 2020)

August 13

- ‘the Church Betrays Us’: More Catholic School Abuse Victims Speak up, by Ivany Atina Arbi, Jakarta Post (August 13, 2020)
- Savio Rodrigues: Crusader against Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy, by Dr. Nandini Murali, Hindu Post (August 13, 2020)
- Fifth Child Sex Abuse Claim Filed against Former Bishop Howard Hubbard, by Brendan Lyons, Albany Times-Union (August 12, 2020)
- Dioceses Restrict David Haas Hymns and Concerts after Abuse Accusations, in Catholic News Service via America (August 12, 2020)
- Former Deputy Principal's Unfair Dismissal Bid Fails Following Rape Allegation, by Kate Hedley, The Age (August 13, 2020)
- Rodgers Files Suit against Erie Diocese, Bishops over Abuse, by Marcie Schellhammer, Bradford Era (August 12, 2020)
- New Lawsuit Claims Ellwood Priest Molested Siblings for Years, by Chrissy Suttles, Ellwood City Ledger (August 12, 2020)
- Author Claims Harris "Deep-sixed" Release of Documents Id'ing Clergy Accused of Sex Abuse As City DA, by Charles Creitz, Fox News (August 13, 2020)
- Five Months and Still No Answers for Family of Incarcerated Mascoutah Priest Who Died, by Teri Maddox, Belleville News Democrat (August 12, 2020)
- Former Albany Bishop Faces Fifth Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by William Mahoney, Ph.D., ChurchMilitant (August 12, 2020)
- Learning the Hard Way, by Cameron Miller, Finger Lakes Times (August 12, 2020)
- Anglican Commission Willing to Support Priest Allegedly Raped by Another Priest, by Kaylynn Palm, Eyewitness News (August 13, 2020)
- Louisiana Church Sex Abuse Scandal, in WWL (August 13, 2020)

August 14

- Pope Accepts Resignation of Scandal-hit Polish Bishop, in Politiko (August 13, 2020)
- Dozens of Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed in Allegheny, Westmoreland Courts As Possible Deadline Looms, by Rich Cholodofsky, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (August 13, 2020)
- Catholic Church Continues to Harbor Sexual Predators, by Karen Cyson, St. Cloud Times (August 14, 2020)
- One Year after Child Victims Act Window Opened, Buffalo Diocese Survivors Reflect, by Charlie Specht, WKBW-TV (August 13, 2020)
- Bradford Man Files Lawsuit against Erie Catholic Diocese, Charges Diocese of Covering up Sexual Abuse Case, in Erie News Now (August 13, 2020)
- 5 Faith Facts about VP Pick Kamala Harris – a Black Baptist with Hindu Family, in Religion News Service (August 13, 2020)
- Group of Parishioners Disappointed in Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh's Plan for Change Following Clergy Sexual Abuse, in KDKA-TV (August 13, 2020)
- Diocese of Trenton Faces More Lawsuits in Childhood Sex Abuse Scandal, by Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman, Trentonian (August 13, 2020)
- Ex-nsw Principal Who Abused Boys Sentenced, by Gus McCubbing, Australian Associated Press via 7News.com (August 13, 2020)
- 13 Investigates : Ppp Loans for 1000s of Churches, Sba Bends Rule, by Ted Oberg and Sarah Rafique, KTRK-TV, Ch. 13 (August 14, 2020)
- Pope Cleans House in Poland after Abuse, Cover-up Scandal, by Nicole Winfield and Vanessa Gera, Associated Press (August 13, 2020)
- Slew of Church Abuse Lawsuits Hinges on State Court Decision, by Mark Scolforo, Associated Press (August 14, 2020)
- Kbi Received 205 Reports of Priest Abuse; Opened 120 Cases, in AP (August 14, 2020)
- Coach of N.J. Catholic School Sexually Abused Students and Church Covered It Up, Lawsuits Claim, by Rodrigo Torrejon, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (August 12, 2020)
- Pittsburgh Diocese Faces Wave of Abuse Litigation, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (August 13, 2020)

August 15

- Fifth Lawsuit Accuses Retired Bishop Hubbard of Albany of Alleged Abuse, by Mike Matvey, CNS (August 14, 2020)
- Catholic Archdioceses Ban Music Penned by Composer Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Carol Kuruvilla, HuffPost (August 14, 2020)
- Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse, in Diocese of Lexington (August 14, 2020)
- New Orleans Clergy Abuse Plaintiff Can't Move Bankruptcy-halted Case out of Federal Court: Judge, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (August 14, 2020)
- Judge to weigh motion to dismiss Holy Innocents School lawsuit later this month, by Clairissa Baker, St. Cloud Times (August 14, 2020)
- Pa. dioceses hit with about 150 church abuse lawsuits, on The WFMZ-TV (August 14, 2020)
- Polish Cleric Retires in Face of Cover-Up Accusations. It’s Not Enough, Critics Say., by Elisabetta Povoledo And Anatol Magdziarz, New York Times (August 14, 2020)

August 16

- Priest who was allegedly raped by clergyman says Anglican Church not being fair, by Qama Qukula, Cape Talk (August 15, 2020)
- Christ’s Cross helped me avoid bitterness: Cardinal George Pell, by Peter Rosengren, Catholic Weekly (August 16, 2020)
- [Opinion] Van Ens: Unzipped living careens toward lechery, by Jack Van Ens, Vail Daily (August 15, 2020)
- [Movie Review] Retaliation, by John Desando, WCBE (radio) (August 15, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese of Lexington names 20 priests accused of sexually abusing minors, by Karla Ward, LexingtHerald Leader (August 15, 2020)
- W Virginia's Catholic bishop says emeritus Bishop Bransfield not in contact, by Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency (August 15, 2020)
- After the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis, female theologians are calling for changes to leadership, by Siobhan Hegarty, ABC Radio National (August 15, 2020)
- 3 Arkansans remember Boy Scouts as dark time, by Tony Holt, Arkansas Democrat Gazette (August 16, 2020)
- Erie diocese flooded with lawsuits 2 years after report, by Ed Palattella, GoErie.com (August 16, 2020)
- Diocese, bishop sued over abuse allegations, by Patrick Cloonan, Indiana Gazette (August 15, 2020)
- Explainer: What the church has done to fight clergy sex abuse since 2018’s ‘summer of shame’, by Colleen Dulle, America (August 14, 2020)
- Pittsburgh diocese gets barely passing report card on sex abuse response, by Charles Collins, Crux (August 15, 2020)
- How Men’s Rights Groups Helped Rewrite Regulations on Campus Rape, by Hélène Barthélemy, Nation (August 14, 2020)
- Diocese faces several new lawsuits, by Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky And Terrie Morgan-Besecker, Citizens' Voice (August 14, 2020)
- Opinion: Times have changed - or have they?, by Arthur Mccaffrey, MetroWest Daily News (August 15, 2020)
- Troy pastor involved in sexual abuse lawsuit speaks out, on The WNYT-TV (August 15, 2020)
- The Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh Expects It Will Pay Tens Of Millions To Sexual Abuse Victims, Hopes To Avoid Bankruptcy, by Andy Sheehan, KDKA-TV (August 14, 2020)

August 17

- Suspended priest wins $125K from cop for defamation: She framed me, by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press (August 17, 2020)
- Beaumont Diocese’s bishop-elect cites ‘Godincidence’, by Monique Batson, Beaumont Enterprise (August 16, 2020)
- Bronx priest ‘trafficked’ boy to child molester, lawsuit alleges, by Kathianne Boniello, New York Post (August 15, 2020)
- Biden's VP Pick Targeted Pro-Lifers, Covered Up Sex Abuse, by David Nussman, Church Militant (August 12, 2020)
- Child Victims Act lawsuit outlines new sex abuse accusations against former Avon priest, by Matt Leader, LivingstCounty News (August 14, 2020)
- Two years on, grand jury's impact on diocese lingers, by Peter Smith, Reading Eagle from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (August 15, 2020)
- Buffalo Survivors Group Marks One-Year Anniversary of Child Victims Act, in Spectrum News (August 13, 2020)
- After the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis, female theologians are calling for changes to leadership, by Siobhan Hegarty, ABC (August 16, 2020)
- Priest, mentor, paedophile, by Suzanne Smith, Australian (August 15, 2020)

August 18

- Ex-archbishop in Chile Dies before Facing Trial for Sex Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (August 14, 2020)
- Two Years after Nun Accuses Bishop of Rape, Trial Starts with Reading of Charges, by Saji Thomas News, Global Sisters Report of National Catholic Reporter (August 14, 2020)
- Detroit Priest Denies Abuse, Gets $125k in Lawsuit Deal, in Associated Press (August 17, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese in Kentucky Lists 20 Priests Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Lucas Aulbach, Courier Journal (August 17, 2020)
- Jersey City Priest Arrested, Faces Sex Crime Charges, by Steve Lenox, TapInto (August 17, 2020)
- NJ Priest Accused of Groping Woman at His Church, Prosecutor Says, in WNBC-TV (August 17, 2020)
- Hearing to Dismiss Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Waite Park Catholic School Later This Month, by Jennifer Lewerenz, KNSI (August 17, 2020)
- Ex-altar Boy Says He Was Abused by Cardinal Mccarrick — and Witnessed More at Beach House, by Abbott Koloff and Deena Yellin, Record and NorthJersey.com (August 17, 2020)

August 19

- Following Priest Arrest, Advocates for the Sexually Abused Share Insight on What Signs to Look for, by Roxanne Elias, WTOL (August 19, 2020)
- Fbi: Predator Priest in Ohio Abused Boys for Decades, by Kate Briquelet, Yahoo News (August 18, 2020)
- Former St. Peter's Priest Charged in Federal Sex Abuse Case, in Richland Source (August 18, 2020)
- Findlay Priest Charged with Sex Trafficking, by Nicki Gorny, Toledo Blade (August 18, 2020)
- Criminal Complaint: United States of America V. Michael Zacharias, by Special Agent Brian E. Russ, Federal Bureau of Investigation/U.S. District Court - Northern District of Ohio (August 17, 2020)
- Harvey Weinstein Challenges NY Law Protecting Sex Abuse Victims, by Priscilla DeGregory, New York Post (August 17, 2020)
- Irish Church in "Vocations Crisis", by Sarah Mac Donald, The Tablet (August 18, 2020)
- Cardinal Pell Speaks on Maintaining Hope in Prison, Vatican Finances, in Catholic News Agency via Catholic San Francisco (August 17, 2020)
- Disgraced former priest dies in custody, by Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen (August 19, 2020)

August 20

- Records Paint Zacharias As Priest and Predator, by Lou Wilin, The Courier (August 19, 2020)
- Report Lists Priests Linked to Sex Abuse, by Henry Culvyhouse, Daily Independent (August 19, 2020)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Adds Priest to Clergy Abuse List, by Kendra Smith-Parks, WVUE Fox 8 (August 19, 2020)
- 3 Women Settle Lawsuit against Austin Catholic Priest Accused of Abuse, by Kate Winkle, KXAN (August 19, 2020)
- More Than 500 Sex Abuse Claims Filed against Diocese of Rochester, by Ginny Ryan, WHAM (August 19, 2020)
- Vatican Agrees to Weakened Restitution for West Virginia Bishop Accused of Sexual and Financial Misdeeds, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (August 20, 2020)

August 21

- Uproar after Somali Lawmaker Presents Bill to Legalise Child Marriage, by Abdi Sheikh, Reuters (August 20, 2020)
- New Archbishop Talks Racism, November Election and Why Catholic Schools Aren’t Going Virtual, in KSDK (August 20, 2020)
- Attorneys Square off in Jurisdictional Battle in Archdiocese Bankruptcy, by Rob Masson, WVUE Fox 8 (August 20, 2020)
- Church Leaders, Abuse Survivors Speak out after Arrest of Findlay Priest, by Sophia Perricone, WNWO 24 News (August 19, 2020)
- Toledo Bishop Releases Statement after Arrest of Former St. Peter's Priest, by Emily Dech, Richland Source (August 20, 2020)
- Archdiocese Adds Priest to List of Those Accused of Abuse, by Greg LaRose, WDSU 6 NBC (August 20, 2020)
- Archdiocese of N.O. Adds Another Priest to Child Abuse List, by Kenny Kuhn, WWL Radio (August 20, 2020)
- Henry Brian Highfill Added to Clergy Abuse Report, in Archdiocese of New Orleans (August 19, 2020)
- Toronto Priest Removed from Ministry, in Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto (August 20, 2020)
- Philly Native and Ex-bishop Michael Bransfield Apologizes for Financial and Sexual Impropriety — Yet Still Says He Did Nothing Wrong, by Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (August 20, 2020)

August 22

- Rebuilding trust will take time, by Lou Wilin, Courier (August 21, 2020)
- Mayor says it's time to talk about sex abuse, by Denise Grant, Courier (August 22, 2020)
- In wake of pastor's arrest, Findlay Catholics turn to prayer and each other, by Nicki Gorny, Toledo Blade (August 21, 2020)
- Survivors insist Catholic crimes not just 'historical' as Altar Boys launch hears call for investigation into death of whistleblower priest Glen Walsh, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (August 22, 2020)
- Clerical abuse victim sues Slater and Gordon over church payout, by Cameron Houston, Age (August 21, 2020)
- 'What are you planning to say?' Pope quizzed whistleblower priest, book claims, by Harriet Alexander, Sydney Morning Herald (August 20, 2020)
- Lawsuit: Diocese of Alexandria frequently moved priest accused of sexual abuse, by Melissa Gregory, Town Talk (August 22, 2020)

August 23

- Priest recently added to New Orleans' credibly accused clergy roster also put on Las Vegas list, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate (August 22, 2020)
- Catholic leaders publish report on Church governance, in Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia (August 21, 2020)
- Fr Frank’s Homily, by Fr Frank Brennan, Catholic Outlook - Diocese of Parramatta (August 23, 2020)
- The Light from the Southern Cross: Promoting Co-Responsible Governance in the Catholic Church in Australia, in Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia (August 21, 2020)
- German archbishop calls for open debate about women priests in the Catholic Church, by Colleen Dulle, America Magazine (August 20, 2020)
- Marylands School abuse inquiry: 'It's about time', in Radio New Zealand (August 22, 2020)

August 24

- Opinion: Unrepentant scandal-ridden W.Va. bishop offers offensive non-apology, by Phil Lawler, LifeSiteNews (August 21, 2020)
- Opinion: Disgraced West Virginia Bishop Apologizes (Kinda) and Repays Diocese (Partially), by Val Wilde, Friendly Atheist via Patheos.com (blog) (August 23, 2020)
- North-West Anglican church properties to be sold to fund National Redress Scheme, by Meg Powell, Advocate (August 23, 2020)
- Former Queens teacher faces a dozen sexual abuse lawsuits, by Melissa Klein, New York Post (August 22, 2020)
- Abuse victims challenge legitimacy of Archdiocese bankruptcy claim, by David Hammer, WWL-TV, Channel 4 (August 20, 2020)
- Catholic bishops in Zimbabwe speak out for first time on human rights abuses, by Nyasha Chingono, Guardian (August 24, 2020)
- Catholics urged to learn signs of domestic abuse, by Simon Caldwell, Tablet (August 24, 2020)
- Ex-Bishop Michael Bransfield’s ‘creepy’ behavior detailed, by Alan Olson, WeirtDaily Times (August 24, 2020)
- Opinion: Pull back the curtain of secrecy on abuse by priests, by Kathy Weyer, Cincinnati.com (August 24, 2020)
- Judge denies request by attorney representing priest facing rape charge, by Aileen Wingblad, Oakland Press (August 24, 2020)

August 25

- El Arzobispo Platense Pidio Que El Cura Denunciado No Tenga Contacto Con Menores De Edad, in Grupo La Provincia (August 23, 2020)
- No Descartan Mas Denuncias Contra El Sacerdote Sidders Por Abuso Sexual En Un Colegio De LA Plata, in Misiones Online (August 23, 2020)
- "Rezamos Para Que Se Aclaren Las Cosas", in Pagina12 (August 23, 2020)
- Book Review: the Outsider, by Desmond O’Grady, The Record (August 20, 2020)
- Cardinal Pell Tells U.S. Catholics: ‘we Rely on You’, by Peter Rosengren, Crux (August 19, 2020)
- Vatican Concludes Review into Ampleforth Abbey, by Liz Dodd, The Tablet (August 25, 2020)
- Indian Court Bails British Missionary Accused of Sex Abuse, in UCA News (August 24, 2020)
- Victims of Sexual Abuse Urged to Come Forward Following Former Middleton Priest’s Death, by Nathalie Swanwick, Rochdale News (August 25, 2020)
- Dover-area Church Youth Leader Indicted on 89-counts of Child Sex Abuse, by Esteban Parra, Delaware Online (August 25, 2020)
- Kalamazoo Pastor Charged with Human Trafficking, Child Sex Abuse, by Ryan Boldrey, MLive.com (August 24, 2020)
- Prominent Kalamazoo Pastor Faces Felony Child Sex Abuse Charges, in WoodTV (August 24, 2020)
- New Book Claims Pope Francis Interfered with Whistleblowing Priest, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 24, 2020)
- Two more sex abuse suits filed against ABQ orphanage, by Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal (August 24, 2020)

August 26

- Worcester Diocese Denies Allegations in Holley Case, Asks for Dismissal, by Nicole Maxwell, Alamogordo Daily News (August 25, 2020)
- Poland Struggles to Deal with Pedophilia in Catholic Church, by Claudia Ciobanu, Balkan Insight (August 26, 2020)
- Royal Commission Gathering Evidence Relating to Gloriavale, by Sam Sherwood, Stuff.com.nz (August 26, 2020)
- Please Subscribe to Keep Reading. You Can Cancel at Any Time., by Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 25, 2020)
- Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Victim Awarded $844,140, by Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Syndicated, Powell River Peak (August 25, 2020)
- Is It Time to Rename Mount Cashel Road?, by Barb Sweet, Telegram via Saltire (August 25, 2020)
- Bransfield Accuser Calls Disgraced Bishop’s Apology ‘inadequate’, by Mike Jones, Wheeling Intelligencer (August 26, 2020)
- Case settled for $1 million after claims Columbus priest sexually abused student, in The WTOL 11 (August 26, 2020)
- Baptist Pastor Charged with Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 25, 2020)
- Youth Leader Indicted on 89 Counts of Child Sex Abuse, SNAP Responds, by Zach Hiner, SNAP Network (August 25, 2020)
- Vatican rules that Benedictine abbot should not return to his community, in The CNA (August 26, 2020)
- Law banning sexual abuse victims from speaking out could be changed, by Georgie Moore, Courier (August 26, 2020)
- "By not acting, you're enabling." Why survivors are abandoned to protect institutions., by Anne Clark, Michigan Radio (August 25, 2020)
- New bishop will lead Catholics during period of change, by Chris Moore, Beaumont Enterprise (August 19, 2020)
- Opinion: The Altar Boys will reopen wounds for some, and provide vindication and salvation for others, in Newcastle Herald (August 20, 2020)
- Pope questioned child abuse whistleblower, in The Saturday Paper (August 20, 2020)
- News Release: AG Pax­ton Files Ami­cus Brief in Texas Supreme Court Defend­ing Reli­gious Liberty, in Office of Attorney General of Texas (August 25, 2020)
- New survey of German religious orders finds decades of abuse accusations, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (August 26, 2020)
- O.C.’s bishop, a $12-million problem and a secret fight stretching to the Vatican, by Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times (August 26, 2020)
- Greensburg Diocese priest charged with sexually assaulting altar boy, in The WHTM-TV (August 26, 2020)

August 27

- Teacher Accused of Abuse Was Trusted by Victim’s Family, in Associated Press (August 26, 2020)
- Top Cop Jeff Little Sues over Portrayal in Book, by Kieran Gair, The Australian (August 27, 2020)
- Gerald Ridsdale, Ballarat Survivors Gagged under New Laws, by Nina Funnell, News.com.au (August 27, 2020)
- Victoria Blocks Sexual Assault Victims from Using Real Names, by Nina Funnell, News.com.au (August 26, 2020)
- Strengthened Clerical Abuse Guidelines Welcome, but Much Still to Be Done, in Irish News (August 27, 2020)
- Parishioner Sexually Abused by Kamloops Catholic Priest 40 Years Ago Awarded $800,000, by Keith Fraser, Vancouver Sun (August 25, 2020)
- Germany: over 1,400 Youths Accuse Catholic Religious Orders of Sexual Abuse, in Deutsche Welle (August 27, 2020)
- Erie Diocese Puts Number of Abuse Lawsuits at 31, by Ed Palattella, Erie.com (August 26, 2020)
- New Details of Child Sex Abuse Claims against Two Priests in Greensburg Diocese Revealed, by Bob Mayo, WTAE-TV (August 26, 2020)
- Fayette Priest Charged with Sexually Assaulting Altar Boy, by Alyssa Choiniere, Observer-Reporter (August 27, 2020)
- Church Settles Sex Abuse Cases for $1.4m, by Breanna Edelstein, Lawrence Eagle-Tribune (August 26, 2020)
- Columbus Catholic Diocese Settles Priest Sexual Abuse Case for $1 Million, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (August 26, 2020)
- Allegations D’agressions Sexuelles: Recours Contre Le Diocese De Quebec, by Kathleen Frenette, Journal de Quebec (August 21, 2020)
- Action Collective Contre Le Diocese De Quebec Pour Agressions Sexuelles, in Radio-Canada (August 21, 2020)
- Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit Launched against the Diocese of Quebec, by Miriam Pinkesz, TopClassActions.co (August 24, 2020)
- Priest Abuse Lawsuit: Former Student Sues Red Bank Catholic, St. James Church, by Michael L. Diamond, Asbury Park Press (August 27, 2020)
- Greensburg Diocese Priest Facing Sexual Abuse Charges, in KDKA (August 27, 2020)
- Fayette County Priest Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Abusing Altar Boy, in KDKA (August 26, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boy over 3-year Period, in AP (August 27, 2020)
- Fayette County Priest Charged with Sexual Assault, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (August 26, 2020)
- Greensburg Diocese Reveals ‘credible’ Sex Abuse Claims against Priest Convicted of Theft, by Jacob Tierney, Trib Live (August 26, 2020)
- Victim of Sexual Abuse by Former Kamloops Priest Awarded $844,000, by Michael Potestio, Kamloops This Week (August 26, 2020)
- Rozanski Brings Baggage to St. Louis, by Kristine Christlieb, ChurchMilitant (August 25, 2020)
- Erie Diocese Issues Statement on Abuse-related Lawsuits, by Marcie Schellhammer, Bradford Era (August 27, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Financial Misconduct at Brazil’s Second Largest Shrine, by Eduardo Campos Lima, CRUX (August 26, 2020)
- Lee Bartlett, Former Priest in Worcester, Leominster and Southbridge, Accused of Abusing Teen in 70s, Loses Status, by Cyrus Moulton, Telegram & Gazette Staff (August 26, 2020)
- Former Priest Accused of Rape Asks for Case to Be Dismissed, in KRQE (August 26, 2020)

August 28

- Camden Catholic Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student, by Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post (August 27, 2020)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver Covered up Systemic Abuse, Silenced Survivors for Decades, Lawsuit Claims, by Rhianna Schmunk, CBC NEWS (August 28, 2020)
- B.C. Court Awards Teacher Abused by Catholic Priest $844,000 in Damages, by Amy Smart, Canadian Press (August 27, 2020)
- Why My Church Is Done Singing David Haas’s Songs, by Melissa Florer-Bixler, Christian Century (August 28, 2020)
- Seminar in Dublin Church on Tuam Children’s Home Cancelled Due to Covid-19, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (August 27, 2020)
- The Altar Boys: New Questions about Suicides of Clergy Abuse Survivors Should Spark Another Inquiry, in The Conversation (August 27, 2020)
- ‘together We Can Eliminate Abuse’, by Luke Nace, Fiji Times (August 28, 2020)
- 47 Names of Clergy Abuse Victims Part of Accidental Email Leak, by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter (August 28, 2020)
- Survivor of Horrific Abuse at Fife Residential School Claims Victims Will Suffer under New Financial Redress Legislation, by Aileen Robertson, The Courier (August 28, 2020)
- Fountain Hill Pastor Returns to Ministry after Sex Abuse Allegation, by Kurt Bresswein, LeHighValleyLive.com (August 27, 2020)
- Court: Church Must Pay $844k to Victim of Sex Abuse by Filipino Priest, by Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas, Inquirer.Net (August 27, 2020)
- 11 Victims Who Claim Lawrence Priest Sexually Abused Them Settle for $1.4m: Mitchell Garabedian, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald (August 27, 2020)
- Un Pretre Catholique Americain Accuse D’avoir Agresse Sexuellement Un Jeune Garcon Aux Cayes, in Ayibo Post (August 26, 2020)
- Former Liberty University Student Allegedly Had a "Sexual Encounter" with Becki Falwell, by Justice Namaste, Jezebel (August 27, 2020)
- Greensburg Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse Is 54th Cleric since 2018 Grand Jury Report to Be Outed As a Perpetrator, in SNAP Network (August 27, 2020)
- Priest Convicted of Theft Also a Credible Child Abuser According to Diocese of Greensburg, in SNAP Network (August 27, 2020)
- Lawsuit Claims Former Priest Sexually Abused Minor at St. Mary’s in Dansville, by Matt Leader, Livingston County News (August 28, 2020)
- Diocese of Greensburg Announces "Credible and Substantiated" Child Sex Abuse Allegations against Priest, by Greg Reinbold, Latrobe Bulletin (August 28, 2020)

August 29

- David Shoebridge's Request for an Inquest into Father Glen Walsh and Other Catholic Suicides Deserves Support, in Newcastle Herald (August 29, 2020)
- Class-action Lawsuit Claims Systemic Negligence by Archdiocese, by Agnieszka Ruck, B.C. Catholic (August 29, 2020)
- "I Stand As Proof to All the Victims That Justice Can Triumph over Evil.", in 702 Radio, Johannesburg (August 29, 2020)
- Abused and Frightened, Orphanage Boys Cry for Help but the State, Church Fail Them, by Margareth S. Aritonang and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Post (August 28, 2020)
- Tell Me Why Reckons with the Dark Side of Filipino Catholicism, by Eric Francisco, Inverse.com (August 28, 2020)
- Delaware Church’s Youth Leader Faces over 80 Counts of Sex Abuse, by Barry Duke, Patheos (blog) (August 28, 2020)
- "Angry Because He Was in Love': Outspoken Archbishop Oscar Cruz Laid to Rest, by Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News (August 28, 2020)
- Bishop's Stortford Law Firm Nockolds Appeals for Victims of Paedeophile Priest Michael Studdert to Claim Compensation from ?4.7m Estate, by Sinead Corr, Bishop' Stortford Independent (August 28, 2020)
- Allentown Priest Cleared of Abuse Allegations, in Times-News (August 28, 2020)
- Oblates Clear Former St. Mary’s Priest of Wrongdoing, by Spencer Durham, Adrian Daily Telegram (August 28, 2020)
- Vatican Told Whistleblower Priest to Be a Hostile Witness: Friend, by Harriet Alexander, Sydney Morning Herald (August 28, 2020)
- Lawsuit says St. Louis priest abused boy in 1980s, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 28, 2020)

August 30

- Avanza la investigación contra el cura denunciado por abuso sexual en un colegio de La Plata, in The LA PLATA (August 30, 2020)
- Finalizó el juicio canónico al cura denunciado por abusos sexuales, in The SALTA (August 29, 2020)
- [News Release] Father Robert Potts restored to ministry, in Diocese of Allentown (August 27, 2020)
- Monks leave their home of 200 years due to abbey's former connection to school investigated for child sexual abuse, by Charlotte Penketh-King And Daniel Smith, CambridgeshireLive.com (August 30, 2020)
- Ex-priest is accused of abusing 4 kids. Monett woman says church ignored her pleas, by Harrison Keegan, Springfield News-Leader (August 29, 2020)
- Report reveals young order’s passion for safeguarding, in Catholic Weekly (August 30, 2020)
- Lawsuit alleges sex-abuse at community residence overseen by Mount Loretto, by Maura Grunlund, Staten Island Advance (August 29, 2020)
- St. Mary's sex-assault victims speak out, by Breanna Edelstei, Lawrence Eagle-Tribune (August 29, 2020)

August 31

- Greensburg Bishop Malesic bids farewell to diocese, by Rich Cholodofsky, TribLive.com (August 30, 2020)
- Diocese of Greensburg host virtual farewell mass for local bishop, on The WTAE-TV (August 30, 2020)
- Big payout for a woman abused by a ‘popular playboy priest’, by Barry Duke, Freethinker via Patheos.com (blog) (August 29, 2020)
- Auction held at home of late priest who lived like a prince, in Associated Press (August 29, 2020)
- Reflections on a Career Spent Advocating for Childhood Abuse Survivors, by Joseph H. Saunders, LegalExaminer.com (law firm blog) (August 30, 2020)
- Opinion: Catholic priest says he was silenced by the church for speaking out on abuse, by Mark White, Star-Ledger (August 30, 2020)
- ‘Our lives were in his hands’: Boys recount sexual abuse by 'night bat', by Margareth S. Aritonang, Jakarta Post (August 30, 2020)
- Child Victims Act lawsuit says student was victim of sexual misconduct at Chenango Forks, by Anthony Borrelli, BinghamtPress & Sun-Bulletvia PressConnects.com (August 31, 2020)
- Former Havelock commissioner, Catholic school coach convicted on child porn charges, on The WITN / WRAL-TV (August 28, 2020)
- Volunteer At 2 Aliso Viejo Churches Accused Of Molesting Girl Since 2010, on The KCAL-TV, Channel 9 (August 27, 2020)
- Indian archbishop calls priest’s accusations of mismanagement ‘baseless’, by Nirmala Carvalho, Crux (August 28, 2020)
- A shepherd has come home to his flock': Priest cleared of sexual abuse allegations returns to ministry, by Jaccii Farris, WFMZ-TV (August 31, 2020)
- Polish bishops concerned by rise in acts of desecration, in Catholic News Agency (August 31, 2020)


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