Abuse Tracker 2021 Part 1: January to February 2021 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

January 2021

January 1

- Diocese of St. Augustine Investigating Abuse Allegations against Retired Priest, by Matthew Copeland and Haley Harrison, First Coast News (December 29, 2020)
- Retired Priest of Diocese of St. Augustine under Investigation, by Christy Turner, Action News Jax/CBS 47, Fox 30 (December 29, 2020)
- Jso: No Criminal Charges for Retired Priest Following Sexual Abuse Allegations, in First Coast News TV (December 30, 2020)
- Retired Priest from St. Augustine Accused of Abuse, in SNAP (December 30, 2020)
- ‘an Open Invitation for Fraud’: Falsely Accused Priest Calls out Shakedown Racket against Catholic Church, Lack of Due Process, in Media Report (December 28, 2020)
- Insurance Company Sues Diocese of Brooklyn over Sex Abuse Cases Alleging It Knew of Prolific Abuser, by Sean Lahman, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (December 29, 2020)
- Here's What We Uncovered This Year about Cardinal Mccarrick, Beach Houses and Sex Abuse, by Abbott Koloff and Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com (December 30, 2020)

January 2

- Catholic Archbishop-elect of Dublin prepares for major reorganisation, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (January 2, 2021)
- [Letter to Editor] Archbishop Martin’s legacy, in Irish Times (January 2, 2021)
- Vatican denies knowledge of $1.8 billion transferred to Australia, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 01, 2021)

January 3

- Springfield Diocese plans continued reforms in handling of clergy sexual abuse claims, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, Republican (January 3, 2021)
- Bishops want answers from Austrac, by Dennis Shanahan, Australian (January 3, 2021)
- Rush to join child sex abuse redress, by Richard Ferguson, Australian (January 3, 2021)
- Child abuse allegations against Troy church divide family, friends, community, by Edward Mckinley, Albany Times-Union (January 3, 2021)
- Seattle archbishop is stonewalling push for more transparency of church sex-abuse cases, group contends, by Lewis Kamb, Seattle Times (January 02, 2021)
- [Opinion] The Dawn Patrol: Frank J. Hanna's Strange Secret, by Dawn Eden Goldstein, Dawn Patrol (blog) (December 31, 2020)
- After abuse, addiction, and recovery, Mike McDonnell works to help others, by Isabella Simonetti, Philadelphia Inquirer (January 3, 2021)
- Bishop Robinson returns to the Father at 83, in Catholic Weekly (December 30, 2020)
- Obituary for Bishop Geoff Robinson, by Michael Kelly, Pearls and Irritations (blog) (January 3, 2021)
- New sex abuse and ‘grooming’ allegations target former Staten Island priest, by Kyle Lawson, Staten Island Avance (January 02, 2021)
- Nearly 40 years later, a former Boy Scout remains haunted by alleged assault, by Brian Macquarrie, BostGlobe (January 01, 2021)

January 4

- Survivors reflect on Australia sex abuse inquiry, three years on, by Ali Mc, Al Jazeera (December 15, 2020)
- Former Capuchin priest Yurgel accused of abuse in new lawsuit, in Catholic News Herald (December 29, 2020)
- Controversial new French archbishop wants to bring healing, by Mélinée Le Priol, La Croix International (December 21, 2020)
- PURE EVIL: ‘Paedo priest’ arrested for ‘filming sick sex attacks on 53 children after recruiting vulnerable kids into church’, by Will Stewart And Imogen Braddick, Sun (January 01, 2021)
- Cardinal Marx says failure to publish German abuse report is a disaster, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, La Croix International (December 21, 2020)
- Swimming, tennis join redress scheme but Jehovah's Witnesses stay out, by Paul Osborne, Courier (January 4, 2021)
- Trial of former St. Helen's seminarian now scheduled for May, by Andrew Cass, News-Herald (January 03, 2021)
- [Commentary] The Next Pope, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (blog) (January 4, 2021)
- [Commentary] The Credibility Deficit of Victoria’s Courts, by David Ward, Quadrant Online (January 03, 2021)

January 5

- Investigation into clergy sex abuse in Catholic Church concludes in North Dakota, by Paul Jurgens, KEGO (January 04, 2021)
- STENEHJEM: INVESTIGATION INTO CATHOLIC DIOCESES CONCLUDES, by Chris Larson, AM 1100 (January 04, 2021)
- Attorney general concludes child sex abuse investigation in Fargo, Bismarck dioceses, by Jim Monk, KVRR (January 04, 2021)
- Investigation into clergy members accused of child sex abuse runs out of time, in The KFYR (January 04, 2021)
- Stenehjem: Deaths, statute of limitations preclude any prosecution of sex abuse crimes committed by ND Catholic Dioceses clergy, by Keith Darnay, KXNet.com (January 04, 2021)
- ND Attorney General announces end of investigation into sexual abuse by clergy, in Williston Herald (January 04, 2021)
- ND Attorney General - Catholic Abuse Investigation, by Pat Sweeney, Knox Radio (January 04, 2021)
- No charges possible for priests after child sex abuse investigation, North Dakota AG says, by April Baumgarten, Grand Forks Herald (January 04, 2021)
- [News Release] Investigation of Catholic Dioceses Concludes, in Office of the Attorney General (January 04, 2021)
- Lawmakers seek to extend North Dakota statutes of limitation in child sex abuse cases, by C. S. Hagen, Forum (January 5, 2021)
- Catholic Diocese of Charleston facing new lawsuit, by Nick Reagan, WCSC (January 04, 2021)
- 'Ele me tocou', diz ex-seminarista que acusa arcebispo de Belém de abuso sexual, in BRAZIL Globo.com (January 03, 2021)
- Brazil archbishop investigated for sex abuse, in Agence France-Presse (January 5, 2021)
- Father Marcelo Rossi and Fabio de Mela defend archbishop accused of sexual assault, on The VerietyInfo.com (January 04, 2021)

January 6

- Brazilian Archbishop Faces Accusations of Abuse of Seminarians, by Ines San Martin, Crux (January 6, 2021)
- Policia E Vaticano Investigam Acusacao De Assedio E Abuso Sexual Contra Arcebispo De Belem, by Aiuri Rebello, EL PAIS (January 4, 2021)
- Church Cancels Lease of Liberal Catholic Magazine, in Associated Press (January 6, 2021)
- North Dakota Concludes Investigation of Clerical Sex Abuse, by Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency (January 5, 2021)
- Event Series" Proposals Aim to Raise Women's Voices in San Diego Diocese, by Sophie Vodvarka, National Catholic Reporter (January 6, 2021)
- Chicago's Fr. Pfleger Removed over Sex Abuse Allegation, by Christopher White, National Catholc Reporter (January 5, 2021)
- Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on Father Michael Pfleger, by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago (January 5, 2021)
- Father Michael Pfleger, Activist Chicago Priest, Faces Claim of Abusing Minor, by Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency (January 5, 2021)
- Chicago Archdiocese Removes Longtime Pastor after Sex Abuse Allegation from 40 Years Ago Is Reported, in Chicago Tribune via The Southern (January 6, 2021)
- Father Michael Pfleger Responds after Being Accused of Sexually Abusing Child Decades Ago, by Eric Horng, WLS-TV (January 5, 2021)
- Pfleger Asked to Step Aside from Ministry after Child Abuse Allegation, Chicago Archdiocese Says, in NBC-TV Chicago (January 5, 2021)
- Pfleger Removed from Parish after Sexual Abuse Allegation, in Chicago Sun-Times via Daily Herald (January 5, 2021)

January 7

- Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting Parishioner Denies Claims but Admits to Having Affair, by Matt Gray, NJ Advance Media (January 5, 2021)
- Texas Diocese Asks Court to Toss Libel Suit over List of Accused Abusers, by Cameron Langford, Courthouse News Service (January 6, 2021)
- Catholic Community Reacts to Sexual Abuse Allegations Levied against Father Pfleger, in Fox 32 Chicago (January 5, 2021)
- As Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Deputy Takes National Amber Alert Role, Former St. Paul Police Community Affairs Chief Steps in, by Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spirit (January 6, 2021)
- Indonesian Church Worker Jailed for Molesting Altar Boys, by Ryan Dagur, UCA News (January 7, 2021)
- Germany: Catholic Officials Ask Reporters for "Silence" on Child Abuse Report, in Deutsche Welle (January 5, 2021)
- Reporters Storm out of Press Conference after Catholic Officials Ask for Silence on Child Abuse Report, by Andy Gregory, Independent (January 6, 2021)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans, SNAP Meet for First Time in Attempts to Unify for Abuse Victims, in WDSU-TV (January 6, 2021)
- 2021 Brings New Challenges to Church in Latin America, by Ines San Martin, Angelus News (January 5, 2021)
- Removal of Prominent Cleric Rev. Michael Pfleger Pending Investigation Is Appropriate & Necessary, in Jeff Anderson & Associates (plaintiffs (January 6, 2021)
- Police to Arraign Deeper Life School Officials over Alleged Sexual Abuse, by Cletus Ukpong, Premium Times (January 6, 2021)
- After Abuse Accusation, Fr. Michael Pfleger Says He's "Devastated, Hurt, Angry", in Catholic News Agency (January 6, 2021)

January 8

- Archbishop Aymond and His Fiercest Critic Make Peace, Pledge to Collaborate on Priest Abuse Crisis, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (January 6, 2021)
- “nao Sei Por Que Aceitei Ser Submetido a Tudo Isso. Voce Fica Fragilizado, Preso Aquilo”, Diz Ex-seminarista Vitima De Abuso Sexual, by Aiuri Rebello, El Pais (December 21, 2020)
- Reportagem Do "Fantastico', DA TV Globo, Expoe Supostos Abusos Cometidos Por Dom Alberto Taveira, by Ana Carolina Matos, OLiberal.com (January 3, 2021)
- Temple Priest, Aides Charged with Rape-murder of Woman, in Hindustan Times (January 7, 2021)
- Priests and Abuse Victims Call for Woelki to Step down, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, The Tablet (January 5, 2021)
- After Two-year Review, Fall River Diocese Releases List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Abuse, in The Standard-Times (January 7, 2021)
- Fall River Diocese Releases Names of Clergy Accused of Abuse, by Amanda Hoskins, WJAR-TV (January 7, 2021)
- Diocese of Fall River Ma Finally Releases List of Accused Priests, in SNAP (January 7, 2021)
- Archdiocese Settles Three Abuse Cases from 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, in Archdiocese of Seattle (January 7, 2021)
- Activist Chicago Priest Is Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Allyson Waller and Marie Fazio, New York Times (January 7, 2021)
- Diocesan Response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis, in Diocese of Fall River (January 7, 2021)
- Comunicado Oficial DA Arquidiocese De Belem, in Archdiocese of Belem (January 3, 2021)
- Australia’s Financial Crime Watchdog Conducts ‘detailed Review’ of Vatican Transfers, in CNA (January 7, 2021)
- Taskforce Announces Initiative in Response to Sexual Abuse Within Diocese of Springfield, by Hector Molina, WWLP (January 7, 2021)
- Springfield Diocese Hires ‘neutral’ Agency to Gather Input from Sex Abuse Victims to Improve Accountability, Prevention, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, The Republican (January 7, 2021)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Defamation Case Reaches Texas Supreme Court, by Isaiah Mitchell, The Texan (January 7, 2021)
- Malta Archdiocese Condemns Charismatic Group Accused of Abuse, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (January 8, 2021)
- The One Missing Fact, by Paul Moses, Commonweal Magazine (January 7, 2021)
- Texas Diocese Asks State Supreme Court to Drop Accused Deacon’s Defamation Suit, in CNA (January 8, 2021)
- "No Sin" - Former New Orleans Priest Says He Befriended Accuser, Denies Sex Abuse, by David Hammer, WWL-TV (January 8, 2021)

January 9

- Former Principal of Wildomar’s Faith Baptist Academy Pleads Guilty to Molesting Teen in 1990, by Joe Nelson, San Bernardino Sun via the Press-Enterprise (January 8, 2021)
- Campaigner Resigns over Victims" Compensation, by Lauren Harte, Belfast Telegraph (January 9, 2021)
- Sociologist and Criminologist to Produce Police-style "Social Network Analysis" of Clerical Crime across the Maitland-newcastle Catholic Diocese, by Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald (January 9, 2021)
- As ‘father Mike’ Faces an Abuse Allegation, Supporters Rally to Defend Famed Priest, by Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times (January 8, 2021)
- Supporters of Popular Priest Accused of Abuse Demonstrate Publicly, Likely Scaring and Shaming Victims into Silence, in SNAP (January 7, 2021)
- Mother and Baby Homes: Another Chapter from Dark Side of 20th-century Ireland, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (January 9, 2021)
- SR Abhaya Case: Kerala Catholic Bishops Council Claims Cbi Did Not Prove Charges, in News Minute (January 9, 2021)
- Catholic diocese releases names of credibly accused priests, in Associated Press (January 08, 2021)
- Former Bishop Stang priest among those credibly accused of sexual abuse, by Kate Robinson, Dartmouth Week (January 08, 2021)
- Former Easton priests among 75 clergy credibly or publicly accused in Fall River Diocese, by Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times (January 9, 2021)
- Retired Dutch priest, accused of abusing 2 New Orleans boys decades ago, denies wrongdoing, by David Hammer, WWL-TV (January 08, 2021)
- Alleged church sex abuse survivors say they feel betrayed by joint Archdiocese and SNAP New Orleans statement, by Kimberly Curth, WVUE-TV (January 08, 2021)
- N.J. Catholic diocese has a plan to compensate victims of abuse. Advocates aren’t happy., by Blake Nelson, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (January 08, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Diocese of Camden Submits Plan of Reorganization, Survivors Left in the Cold, by Mark Crawford, Zach Hiner, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (January 05, 2021)

January 10

- Longtime advocate for community, lightning rod for critics, Pfleger forced to watch others carry on his work, by Annie Sweeney And William Lee, Chicago Tribune (January 09, 2021)
- Catholic church pays $2 million to settle local abuse cases, by Caleb Hutton, Heraldnet.com (January 10, 2021)
- Over two dozen Attleboro area priests on sex abuse list released by diocese, by David Linton, Sun Chronicle (January 07, 2021)
- Badaun gang rape: Accused priest sent to 10-day judicial custody, by Abhinav Sahay, Hindustan Times (January 09, 2021)
- Five former St. Patrick’s priests accused of abuse, by Chloe Shelford, Wareham Week (January 09, 2021)
- Fall River Diocese list of clergy accused of sex abuse includes 5 former Wareham priests, by Frank Mulligan, Courier Sentinel via Wicked Local (January 09, 2021)
- Taoiseach to give Dáil apology to those impacted by Mother and Baby Home, by Gráinne Ní Aodha, Journal (January 10, 2021)
- [Opinion] Abuse inquiry: we all know the outcome, by Matthew Epsom, Gisborne Herald (January 10, 2021)
- Firms cut legal fees by $2K in church bankruptcy ahead of hearing, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Guam Daily Post (January 10, 2021)
- Trove of Buffalo Diocese abuse records turned over to victims in bankruptcy court, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 10, 2021)

January 11

- Indian activists welcome retrial in rape-murder case, by Saji Thomas, UCA News (January 07, 2021)
- A Mother’s Fight for Justice, in This Day (January 11, 2021)
- Confidentiality dispute piles pressure on cardinal accused of mishandling abuse cases, in Catholic News Agency (January 10, 2021)

January 12

- Report Reveals Grim Infant Death Toll, Cruelty at Church-run Homes in Ireland, by Padraic Halpin, The Reuters (January 11, 2021)
- Report to Reveal Scale of Abuse at Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes, by Rory Carroll, The Guardian (January 12, 2021)
- Suit Alleges Sexual Abuse at Point Retreat, by Bill Barlow, Cape May County Herald (January 11, 2021)
- Father Bill Lombardy Accused of Sexual Abuse by Former Altar Boys: Suit, by Priscilla DeGregory, New York Post (January 11, 2021)
- Mormon Bishop, 42, Is Charged with Sending Sexually Explicit Messages to a Child after He Was Allegedly Caught "Lying about His Age on Pinterest", by Daniel Piotrowski, Daily Mail Australia (January 12, 2021)
- Pope Francis Defrocks Maltese Priest Who Sexually Abused 13-year-old, by Benjamin Abela, Lovin' Malta (January 12, 2021)
- GOVERNMENT "May Force Religious Organisations" to Pay Compensation to Mother and Baby Home Victims, by Rachael O'Connor, The Irish Post (January 11, 2021)
- Alleged Church Sex Abuse Victim Says George Brignac Raped Him in 1977, by Kimberly Curth, WVUE-TV (January 11, 2021)
- Diocese of Charleston Faces Second Lawsuit in a Week, in WCSC-TV (January 11, 2021)
- Catholic Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges on Minor, by Jessica Hill, Cape Cod Times (January 11, 2021)

January 13

- Thousands of Clergy Abuse Records Handed over to Victims in Buffalo, in National Catholic Register (January 12, 2021)
- Priest Accused of Abetting Alleged Sex Abuse Ring Is Hired by Diocesan Charity, by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service (January 12, 2021)
- Rev. David Bonnar, a Longtime Pittsburgh Priest, Becomes Bishop of Youngstown, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (January 12, 2021)
- For Victims of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes, Inquiry Stirs up Painful Past, by Ben Dangerfield, Reuters (January 12, 2021)
- Report Lifts Lid on Harsh and Unforgiving Attitudes Towards Unmarried Mothers, by Michael Kelly, Irish Catholic (January 12, 2021)
- Irish Report: Religious-run Homes "Significantly Reduced" Children's Survival, by Joe Little, National Catholic Reporter (January 12, 2021)
- Irish Report: Religious-run Homes "Significantly Reduced" Children's Survival, by Megan Specia, New York Times (January 12, 2021)
- Mother and Baby Homes Report: a ‘shameful Chapter of Recent Irish History’, by Pat Leahy and Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (January 12, 2021)
- Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, in Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (January 12, 2021)
- Ireland's 'brutally misogynistic culture' saw the death of 9,000 children in mother and baby homes, report finds, by Kara Fox, CNN (January 13, 2021)
- Irish church and state apologise for callous mother and baby homes, by Rory Carroll, Guardian (January 13, 2021)
- Irish PM apologises over mother and baby homes, in BBC News (January 13, 2021)
- Irish PM issues state apology for mother and baby homes abuses, in Al Jazeera (January 13, 2021)
- 9,000 babies died in Ireland’s mother and baby homes, in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (January 12, 2021)
- Irish leader apologizes for cruelty to unwed mothers and babies at homes run by the state and Catholic Church, by William Booth And Karla Adam, WashingtPost (January 13, 2021)
- Mother and baby homes scandal: Irish PM apologises to victims - saying 'the state failed you', by Stephen Murphy, Sky News TV (January 13, 2021)
- Ireland to apologize for massive abuse at ‘mother and baby homes’, by Shawn Pogatchnik, Politico Europe (January 12, 2021)
- Irish PM says ‘perverse’ morality drove unwed mothers’ homes, by Jill Lawless, Associated Press (January 12, 2021)
- [Opinion] Fathers disappear, untraceable and unseen, in tragedy spanning decades, by Nicola Anderson, Independent (January 13, 2021)

January 14

- Dail Hears Call for Church Assets to Be Seized If Religious Orders Refuse to Pay for Abuse, by Senan Molony, Independent (January 13, 2021)
- ‘the Shame Was Not Theirs – It Was Ours’ – Taoiseach Issues State Apology to Victims of Mother and Baby Homes, by Eoghan Moloney and Senan Molony, Independent (January 13, 2021)
- ‘we Did Not Live up to Our Christianity’ - Order of Nuns Who Ran Infamous Tuam Home Apologises, by Cormac McQuinn and Sarah MacDonald, Independent (January 13, 2021)
- Church Urged by Taoiseach to Help Compensate for Mother and Baby Homes Survivors’ Trauma, by Gabija Gataveckaite and Philip Ryan, Independent (January 13, 2021)
- HIGHER Infant Mortality Rate, Appalling Conditions and Emotional Abuse - the Mother and Baby Homes Report at a Glance, by Hugh O'Connell, Independent (January 13, 2021)
- Call for ‘full-scale" Northern Inquiry Following Republic's Mother and Baby Homes Report, by Suzanne McGonagle, The Irish News (January 13, 2021)
- ARCHBISHOP Apologises, Urges Those Who Know of More Unmarked Graves to Come Forward, by Rachael O'Connor, Irish Post (January 13, 2021)
- Mother and Baby Homes Report: Main Findings and Recommendations, in Irish Times (January 12, 2021)
- Three Decades after Mount Cashel Orphanage Abuse Scandal, Victims Are Still Fighting for Justice, by Greg Mercer, Globe and Mail (January 13, 2021)
- Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Several Bills That Could Appear on Future Ballots, in CBS-TV 21 News (January 13, 2021)
- North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, in KX-TV (January 13, 2021)
- North Dakota Bill Would Force Priests to Violate Confession Seal in Abuse Cases, by Mary Farrow, Catholic News Agency (January 13, 2021)
- Controversial Proposed Changes to Pa Constitution Moving at Capitol, by John Finnerty, Tribune-Democrat (January 13, 2021)
- Should Alleged Victims of Child Sex Abuse Have More Time to Sue? Soon Voters May Decide, by Jamie Bittner, Fox 43 TV (January 13, 2021)
- Leaked Transcript Shows NY Church’s Attempt to Block Child Victims Act, by Pete Madden, ABC News (January 14, 2021)

January 15

- Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Catholic Church’s Appeal in Mount Cashel Case, by Bart Fraize, NTV.ca (January 14, 2021)
- Mount Cashel Victims Victorious after a Decision by the Nation's Top Court, in The Telegram (January 15, 2021)
- Archdiocese Liable for Mount Cashel Settlement, in Catholic Register (January 14, 2021)
- High Court Ruling Means Roman Catholic Church Responsible for Mount Cashel Sexual Abuse, in VOCM (January 14, 2021)
- Supreme Court of Canada Rejects Catholic Archdiocese Appeal over Mount Cashel, in CBC News (January 14, 2021)
- The Legal Battle over Newfoundland’s Infamous Mount Cashel Sexual Abuse Is Finally Over. but One of the Four Plaintiffs Didn’t Live to See It, by Steve McKinley, Toronto Star (January 14, 2021)
- Canada’s Supreme Court Says Archdiocese Is Responsible for Orphanage Abuse, in Catholic News Agency (January 15, 2021)
- Church's Liability to Victims Confirmed As Legal Battle over Mount Cashel Abuse Ends, in Canadian Press via Kamloops This Week (January 14, 2021)
- Supreme Court of Canada Decision in Favour of Mount Cashel Victims Will Have Sweeping Implications: Lawyers, by Barb Sweet, Telegram via the Chronicle Herald (January 14, 2021)
- Michael D Higgins: Mother-and-baby Homes a "Violation of Rights", in BBC News (January 15, 2021)
- Irish Mother and Baby Homes: Timeline of Controversy, in BBC-TV (January 12, 2021)
- "on Admission Her Clothes Were Removed, Her Hair Was Cut. She Was Told: "You're Here for Your Sins"", in The Journal (January 12, 2021)
- Michael D Higgins: Mother-and-baby Homes a "Violation of Rights", in BBC News (January 15, 2021)
- Mother and Baby Homes: State and Society Turned Blind Eye to Thousands of Deaths, by Aoife Moore, Irish Examiner (January 12, 2021)
- Government Knew about Mother and Baby Homes but Did Nothing, by Elaine Loughlin, Irish Examiner (January 13, 2021)
- 9,000 Children Died in Ireland's Brutal Homes for Unmarried Mothers and Babies Run by the Catholic Church in the 20th Century, Damning Report Reveals, in Daily Mail (January 13, 2021)
- What Is Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes Controversy?, by Om Marathe, Indian Express (January 15, 2021)
- Bearing Witness to the Legacy of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes, by Caelainn Hogan, Literary Hub (January 11, 2021)
- Gabriel Byrne Phoned the Priest He Accused of Sexually Abusing Him: ‘i Wanted Him to Be Terrified’, by Emma Kelly, Metro (January 13, 2021)
- Timothy Cardinal Dolan’s Lawyer Viewed Church Program to Compensate Sexual Abuse Victims As a Hedge against Legislation: Report, by Larry McShane, New York Daily News (January 14, 2021)
- Horrifying Report from Ireland Demonstrates Human Toll of Enabling Institutional Abuse, in SNAP (January 13, 2021)
- Leaked Transcript Makes Plain That Reconciliation Programs Are Aimed at Protecting the Catholic Church, Not Supporting Survivors, in SNAP (January 14, 2021)
- Clergy Abuse Survivors’ Worst Fears about Compensation Funds May Be Warranted, in adamhorowitzlaw.com (January 14, 2021)
- "the List Has Triggered Emotions': Victims" Attorney Digs Deeper into Priests Accused of Abuse, by Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times (January 14, 2021)

January 16

- Buffalo Diocese Rebuts Claims It Misrepresented Seminary Finances, in Catholic News Agency (January 15, 2021)
- BUFFALO'S New Catholic Bishop Says He Will Remove Abusers and Their Enablers, by Steve Brown and Joseph O'Rourke, WGRZ-TV (January 14, 2021)
- The Editorial Board: Buffalo's New Bishop Can Set a New Tone, in Buffalo News (January 14, 2021)
- Bishop Demands Home Deaths and Abuse to Be Criminally Investigated, by Helen Bruce, Extra.ie (January 14, 2021)
- Efforts to Avoid ‘public Scandal’ Created the Greatest Scandal of All, by Diarmaid Ferriter, Irish Times (January 15, 2021)
- A "Time of Crisis" for Poland's Catholic Church, by Donald Snyder, National Catholic Reporter (January 15, 2021)
- State and Church Bear Heavy Responsibility on Mother and Baby Homes, by Cate McCurry, The Nationalist (January 15, 2021)
- NY Catholic Church ‘worried’ Child Victims Act Would Pass: Report, by Tamar Lapin, New York Post (January 14, 2021)
- Carlton County Priest Listed As "Credibly Accused" of Sexual Abuse, by Tom Olsen, Duluth News-Tribune (January 14, 2021)
- Retired Archdiocese of Detroit Priest, 96, Restricted Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Mark Hicks, Detroit News (January 15, 2021)
- Archdiocese Adds Retired Fr. Fares, 96, Franciscan Friars to Accused Clergy List, in Detroit Catholic (January 15, 2021)

January 17

- Vatican Finances Now Controlled by the Company Men, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (blog) (January 17, 2021)
- Journalists reject Cologne’s confidentiality agreement, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, Tablet (January 16, 2021)
- As Ireland examines mistreatment of unwed mothers, Catholic bishops apologize for 'abject failure', in Catholic News Agency (January 16, 2021)
- The Irish govt and Catholic Church apologized for abusive mother-and-baby homes. Survivors say it’s not enough, by Orla Barry, Public Radio International (PRI) (January 15, 2021)
- Babies taken from women raped by priests, by Sarah Mac Donald, Tablet (January 16, 2021)
- Clergy sex abuse advocates criticize method of picking new Buffalo bishop, by Michael Mroziak, WBFO (January 15, 2021)
- Newly installed Buffalo Bishop pledges to listen to clergy abuse victims, by Eileen Buckley, WKBW (January 15, 2021)
- Philip Wilson, former Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, dies aged 70, in The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (January 17, 2021)
- [Opinion] Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was a competent and engaging leader, by Fr. Michael Commane, Bray People via Independent (January 16, 2021)
- Allegations of child sexual abuse lead to restriction of retired 96-year-old Archdiocese of Detroit priest, on The WXYZ.com (January 16, 2021)
- [Editorial] Victims of child sexual abuse need more time to confront their abusers, in Forum via the Grand Forks Herald (January 16, 2021)

January 18

- [Opinion] Our lost children don’t need apologies from the church, only answers, by Colm Tóibín, Times (January 17, 2021)
- Gardai could take criminal action over Mother and Baby Homes report, by John Kierans, DublinLive.ie (January 17, 2021)
- Controversial former archbishop dies in SA, in The Standard (January 17, 2021)
- Canada Supreme Court refuses to hear church appeal against damages award for child sexual abuse at Newfoundland Catholic orphanage, by Ananaya Agrawal, he Jurist (January 17, 2021)
- Ex-priest jailed for grooming and sexually abused three boys in 70s and 80s, by Rebecca Speare-Cole, Yahoo News (January 16, 2021)
- Priest, 63, who tricked boys into sex acts using a card game is jailed for five years, by Luke May, Daily Mail (January 16, 2021)
- Former Stanmore Baptist Church youth club leader jailed, on The Thisislocallondon.com (January 16, 2021)

January 19

- Priest Probed for Abusing Minors, in ANSA English (January 18, 2021)
- Church Did Not Identify Any Criminal Offences by Religious Sect, Police Not Called in, by Karl Azzopardi, Malta Independent (January 18, 2021)
- Summons Issued, Stay Ends in Guam Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Guam Daily Post (January 18, 2021)
- Why the State Had Such a Big Problem with Unmarried Mothers, by Alyson Staunton, Irish Times (January 19, 2021)
- Police Stop Investigating ‘unexplained’ Pell-era Vatican Transfer, by Sonia Hickey, The Big Smoke (January 19, 2021)
- Rev. William J. O’Malley Removed from Murray-Weigel Hall, in The Fordham Ram (December 27, 2020)
- University Reversed Bar on Student Volunteering in Murray-Weigel, by Erica Scalise And Helen Stevenson, Fordham Ram (January 18, 2021)
- Local Catholic priest placed on leave after allegation surfaces, by Eileen Mcclory, DaytDaily News (January 14, 2021)
- St. Peter Catholic Church pastor on leave; prosecutor says no criminal investigation at this time, on The WHIO-TV (January 14, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Catholic Priest from Huber Heights Placed on Leave Following Accusations, SNAP Calls for Outreach, by Dan Frondorf, Zach Hiner, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (January 15, 2021)
- [News Release] Priest Assignment Records and Case Details Released, in Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian (January 19, 2021)

January 20

- Norwich Diocese Now Faces 35 Sexual Assault Lawsuits Connected to Deep River School, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (December 30, 2020)
- Norwich Diocese Likely to Shell out More Apart from $9.5 Million, after Facing 35 New Sexual Assault Lawsuits, by Pooja Prabbhan, Latin Times (December 30, 2020)
- Government's Efforts to Help Children of Priests Questioned, by Noel Baker, Irish Examiner (January 17, 2021)
- Making Noise about the Default Silence That Greets a Priest's Son, in Irish Examiner (January 18, 2021)
- ‘I realised the book had helped people and that has been part of the healing’, by Gavin Cummiskey, Irish Times (January 18, 2021)
- Victim of clerical abuse gets suspended sentence for causing €100,000 damage to church, by Declan Brennan, Independent (January 18, 2021)
- Catholic Church protestor and sex abuse victim William O’Sullivan marching to Parliament, by Kris Dubé, Welland Tribune (January 18, 2021)
- [Opinion] Movie star calls his perp -- please don't try this!, on The adamhorowitzlaw.com (law firm blog) (January 16, 2021)
- Rumson Priest Named In Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Trenton Diocese, by Nicole Rosenthal, RumsPatch (January 19, 2021)

January 21

- Catholic Church Makes Record Payout in Child Sex Abuse Case, by Heather McNeill, Brisbane Times (January 21, 2021)
- LOCAL Authorities ‘intrinsically Involved’ in Mother and Baby Homes Fees – Minister, by Marie O'Halloran, Irish Times (January 19, 2021)
- Religious Institutions ‘willing to Engage’ on Payments to Abuse Victims in Ni, by Michael McHugh, Irish Examiner (January 20, 2021)
- Survivor of St Joseph's Industrial School in Kilkenny to Speak at Meeting, by Mary Cody, Kilkenny People (January 20, 2021)
- Colette Sheridan: Abusive Nuns and Complicit State Coldly Wrecked So Many Lives, by Colette Sheridan, Echo Live (January 20, 2021)
- Diocese Asking for Voices of Church Sex Abuse Survivors to Be Heard, by James Vukmirovic, Express and Star (January 20, 2021)
- Olympic Gold Winner's Sexual Abuse Case Is a Turning Point for Greece, by Helena Smith, The Guardian (January 20, 2021)
- N4t Investigators: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Respond to Civil Complaint, by Lupita Murillo, KVOA-TV, Channel 4 (January 19, 2021)
- Former Tempe Pastor Accused of Child Sex Abuse, by Adriana Loya, 12news.com (January 19, 2021)
- Tucson Diocese Being Sued for Racketeering over Alleged Sex Abuse, by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, AZ Mirror (January 19, 2021)
- Attorneys for Alleged Church Sex Abuse Victims Asking Court to Unseal Deposition of Accused Pedophile Priest, by Kimberly Curth, WVUE-TV (January 19, 2021)

January 22

- Los Jesuitas Admiten Abusos a 81 Menores Desde 1927, by nigo Dominguez and Julio Nunez, El Pais (January 21, 2021)
- Jesuit Order in Spain Apologises for Decades of Sexual Abuse by Members, by Sam Jones, The Guardian (January 21, 2021)
- Spanish Jesuit Order Apologises for Decades of Abuse, by Oisin Sweeney, EuroWeekly (January 22, 2021)
- Jd Greear's Summit Church to Review Hiring Pastor Accused of Mishandling Past Sex Crime Allegations, by Leonardo Blair, Christian Post (January 21, 2021)
- SBC President’s Church Hires outside Firm to Review Allegations against Staffer, by Diana Chandler, Word & Way (January 21, 2021)
- SBC President’s Church Hires outside Firm to Review Allegations against Staffer, by Diana Chandler, Word & Way (January 21, 2021)
- SBC President’s Church Announces Review of Pastor Accused of Mishandling Sex Abuse Cases, by Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle (January 21, 2021)
- Sex Abuse Victim Speaks out after Perth Catholic Church Consents to Pay $2.45m Compensation, by Keane Bourke and Amelia Searson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (January 21, 2021)
- Catholic Church Ordered to Pay Millions to Wa Abuse Survivor, in 9News (January 21, 2021)
- Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse Filed against Estate of Dead B.C. Priest, by Doyle Potenteau, Global News (January 20, 2021)
- Survivors of Abuse Linked to Churches Urged to Ensure Their Voices Are Heard As Part of New Review, in Lichfield Live (January 21, 2021)
- N4t Investigators: Tucson Legislator Introduces Bill to Have Clergy Report Child Abuse Despite Clergy Privilege, by Lupita Murillo, KVOA-TV (January 20, 2021)

January 23

- Letters to the Editor: Abuse Not Exclusive to Catholic Institutions, in Irish Examiner (January 23, 2021)
- Failure to Address Mother and Baby Homes Scandal Will Haunt Country for Years, by Fergus Finlay, irish Examiner (January 19, 2021)
- FORMER Bessborough Resident to Sue State, Hse, and Nuns, by Ann O'Loughlin, Irish Examiner (January 23, 2021)
- Former Mother and Baby Home Resident Sues over ‘physical and Emotional Abuse’, by Aodhan O Faolain, Independent (January 22, 2021)
- The Voiceless: Abuse of Women and Their Children Laid Bare in Commission Report on Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes, by Emma Gallagher, Sligo Champion (January 23, 2021)
- Book Examines Difficult Path to Restoring Faith after Child Sex Abuse, by Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly (January 22, 2021)
- We Cannot Let Children Be Hurt So That Priests Can Keep Their Vows, by Rob Port, Jamestown Sun (January 22, 2021)
- Acting Pa. Victim Advocate Resigns after Rejection by Gop-led Senate, by Angela Couloumbis, Philadelphia Inquirer (January 22, 2021)
- In a First for Spain, Jesuits Admit to Decades of Sex Abuse, by Aritz Parra and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 22, 2021)

January 24

- Jesuits in Spain express ‘shame, pain, and regret’ over abuse, by Inés San Martín, Crux (January 23, 2021)
- [Opinion] Drop the state religion blither-blather — we need ‘a new day’, by Annie Laurie Gaylor, Patheos (January 21, 2021)
- Church deacon busted for trying to have sex with teen he met on Grindr: officials, by Rebecca Rosenberg, New York Post (January 22, 2021)
- Lawsuit accusing Kansas priest of sexual abuse in 1980s can go forward, court says, by Katie Moore And Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (January 22, 2021)
- She Exposed Sexual Abuse in a Catholic Kids Camp. Now She’s Facing a Prison Sentence, by Simeon Tegel, Vice (January 22, 2021)

January 25

- Survivor recalls mother and baby home ‘hellhole’, by Rebecca Black, BreakingNews.ie (January 24, 2021)
- Senator calls for full Mother and Baby apology from Galway County Council at meeting, by Declan Varley, Galway Advertiser (January 24, 2021)
- Catholic Church abuse: Only a fraction of victims coming forward, survivor group says, by Andrew Mcrae, RNZ via New Zealand Herald (January 23, 2021)
- Former Catholic Ladies College, Eltham, teacher Matthew Saada accused of possessing child porn, by Caroline Schelle, Australian (January 25, 2021)
- [NEWS RELEASE] ECA GLOBAL UPDATE, in CA (Ending Clergy Abuse) Global (January 21, 2021)
- [Media Statement] No Response to letter sent to President-elect Joe Biden., by Peter Isely, ECA (Ending Clergy Abuse) USA (January 23, 2021)
- Former Oakley scout joins 12 other plaintiffs in Idaho sex abuse lawsuit, by Laurie Welch, Magic Valley.com (January 24, 2021)
- 'This is a shakedown’: Lawyers for Father Pfleger push back as pastor faces second abuse allegation, by Mike Ewing, WGN-TV (January 24, 2021)
- St. Sabina’s Rev. Michael Pfleger faces 2nd allegation of child sex abuse; priest’s lawyers assail ‘false attacks, by Madeline Kenny, Chicago Sun-Times (January 24, 2021)

January 26

- Abuse Amendment Gets Second Go, by Robert Swift, Capitol Wire via Altoona Mirror (January 26, 2021)
- Diocese of Brooklyn Alerts Parishioners of Queens Deacon Arrest, in The Tablet (January 25, 2021)
- Second Man Accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of Sex Abuse, in Catholic News Agency (January 25, 2021)
- 2 Brothers Open up about Alleged Sex Abuse by Rev. Michael Pfleger As Supporters Rally outside St. Sabina Church, by Madeline Kenney and Stefano Esposito, Chicago Sun-Times (January 25, 2021)
- Retired Wyoming Bishop Exonerated on Seven Sexual Abuse Allegations by Vatican, by Seth Klamann, Denver Gazette (January 25, 2021)
- Vatican Exonerates Former Wyoming Bishop on Some Allegations, Still Delivers Rebuke, by Joshua Wolfson and Brandon Foster, Casper Star-Tribune (January 25, 2021)
- Vatican Clears Retired US Bishop of Multiple Abuse Claims, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 26, 2021)
- Canonical Rebuke and Definitive Decree Regarding Emeritus Bishop H. Joseph Hart, in Diocese of Cheyenne (January 25, 2021)
- Canonical Rebuke and Definitive Decree Regarding Emeritus Bishop H. Joseph Hart, by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph (January 25, 2021)
- Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne Said the Case Regarding Bishop Hart Reached Its End, in Wyoming News Now (January 26, 2021)
- Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne Said the Case Regarding Bishop Hart Reached Its End, in SNAP (January 26, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Vatican Punts on Bishop Joseph Hart instead of Taking Action, SNAP Renews Call for Secular Involvement, by Zach Hiner, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (January 26, 2021)

January 27

- Lawsuit: Priest Raped Boy on Day of His Sister’s Wedding, in Associated Press (January 26, 2021)
- Washington Post Editor Marty Baron to Retire Next Month, by Keith J. Kelly, New York Post (January 26, 2021)
- Dilemma at Heart of Sex Abuse Claims, by Neil Steinberg, Chicago Sun-Times (January 26, 2021)
- Column: Don’t Make up Your Mind Yet about the Sexual Abuse Accusations against Rev. Michael Pfleger, by Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune (January 26, 2021)
- Australian Bishops Release New Sexual Abuse Protocol, in Catholic Weekly (January 19, 2021)
- Howell ex-pastor’s sex abuse scandal: Why did students come forward decades later?, by Kathleen Hopkins, Asbury Park Press (January 19, 2021)
- Howell ex-pastor accused of abusing girls in 1983. Now a judge rules if they can testify, by Kathleen Hopkins, Asbury Park Press (January 27, 2021)
- Vatican exonerates retired bishop of multiple abuse claims but issues canonical rebuke, by Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency (January 26, 2021)
- Catholic Church Exonerates Hart Despite Earlier Finding Of Credible Abuse Allegations, by Jeff Victor, Wyoming Public Media (January 26, 2021)
- [Opinion] An Unlikely Hero Saves Two Florida Kids, on The adamhorowitzlaw.com (law firm blog) (January 25, 2021)
- Vatican says allegations against Wyoming bishop can’t be proven, by John Lavenburg, Crux (January 26, 2021)

January 28

- The Holy See and Thug Regimes, by George Weigel, First Things (January 27, 2021)
- Church Accuses Clr Commission of Being Unrestrained, Reckless and Biased, by Chulumanco Mahamba, IOL.co.za (January 28, 2021)
- ‘the First Time Was a Sunday’: Bursting into Tears, Gozo Rape Victim Recalls Being Pushed into a Confessional and Touched by Priest, by David Grech Urpani, Lovin' Malta (January 27, 2021)
- Joseph Sultana, 84-year-old Xaghra Priest, Pleads Not Guilty to Raping an Altar Boy, by Sam Vassallo, Lovin Malta (January 27, 2021)
- ‘don’t You See Me Crying?’ Gozitan Priest Accused of Rape Says When Asked If He Is Ashamed, by Sam Vassallo, Lovin Malta (January 27, 2021)
- "Conspiracy" Claim in Pell Contempt Case, by Karen Sweeney, Australian Associated Press (January 28, 2021)
- Fresh Cover-up Claims against Former Papal Secretary, by Jonathan Luxmoore, The Tablet (January 27, 2021)
- Catholic Church Sex Abuse: What Is Suitable Compensation for a Life of Trauma?, by Janet E. Smith, National Catholic Register (January 27, 2021)
- Allentown Diocese Sells 171 Acres to Pay Priest Sex Abuse Victims, by Michelle Merlin, The Morning Call (January 27, 2021)
- Window for Lawsuits by Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Moves Closer to the Ballot, by John Finnerty, The Tribune-Democrat (January 28, 2021)
- Pa. House Passes Measure to Allow Voters to Create a Window for Child Sex Abuse Victims to Go to Court, by Ivey DeJesus, PennLive.com (January 27, 2021)
- Parishioners Show Support for Father Pfleger, Who Faces Second Abuse Allegation, by Carol Zimmermann, Religious News Service via Crux (January 28, 2021)
- Lawsuit Claims Well-known New Orleans Priest Raped, Beat 10-year-old during Church Retreat, in WDSU-TV (January 27, 2021)
- Archdiocese Suspends Pastor of St. Peter Claver after He Is Accused of Child Rape in Lawsuit, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (January 27, 2021)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Removes Priest Accused of Raping, Abusing Minor during Church Retreat, by Tiffany Baptiste and Olivia Vidal, WVUE-TV (January 27, 2021)
- Archbishop Aymond Removes Fr. Asare Following Abuse Allegation, in Archdiocese of New Orleans (January 27, 2021)

January 29

- Irish Woman "Kidnapped" from London As a Pregnant Teenager and Sent Home to a Mother and Baby Institution Recalls Heartbreak after Her Son "Didn't Want to Know Her", by Latoya Gayle, Daily Mail (January 29, 2021)
- Former Age Editor Quizzed over George Pell Story, by Caroline Schelle, NCA NewsWire via Mercury (January 29, 2021)
- Church in Australia Announces New National Protocol for Addressing Child Sexual Abuse, in Vatican News (January 28, 2021)
- Church in Australia to Implement Nationwide Protocol for Responding to Abuse Allegations, in Catholic News Agency (January 28, 2021)
- Remembering the "Voiceless" Women of Derry's Good Shepherd Laundry, by Garrett Hargan, Derry Now (January 28, 2021)
- Alleged Child Sex Abusers Were Suspended from Priestly Duties, by Matthew Xuereb, Times of Malta (January 29, 2021)
- After Investigation, Catholic Diocese of Richmond Finds Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Priest Not Credible, in 13News Now (January 28, 2021)
- Richmond Diocese Deems Child Sex Abuse Claims against Priest "Not Credible", in WTVR-TV (January 28, 2021)
- Catholic Diocese of Richmond Says Allegations against Priest Found Not Credible, by Holly Prestidge, Richmond.com (January 28, 2021)
- Catholic Diocese of Richmond Finds Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse against Former Priest ‘not Credible’, by Keyris Manzanares, WRIC-TV (January 28, 2021)
- Investigation of Virginia Priest Finds Allegations Not Credible, by Casey Fabris, Roanoke.com (January 28, 2021)
- Diocesan Review Board Concludes Inquiry into Allegations against Former Priest, Father Thomas Long, in Diocese of Richmond (January 28, 2021)
- New Sexual Abuse Claims against Two Oakland Diocese Priests, by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Mark Villarreal, NBC Bay Area (January 29, 2021)
- California Bishops Fighting 2019 Clergy Sex Abuse Law, by Robert Jablon, Associated Press (January 28, 2021)
- Former Boy Scouts Chaplain Is Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse, by Neil Vigdor, New York Times (January 28, 2021)
- Ex-boy Scout Chaplain Gets Long Sentence on Abuse Charges, in Associated Press (January 28, 2021)
- Ex-boy Scout Chaplain Gets Long Sentence on Abuse Charges, by Jason Vallee, Westerly Sun (January 28, 2021)
- Exeter Man and Former Boy Scout Leader Sentenced to Serve 40 Years in State Prison for Sexually Assaulting Multiple Victims, in Office of Attorney General (January 28, 2021)
- New Orleans Catholic Priest Accused of Sexually and Physically Abusing a Ten-year-old Boy, SNAP Calls for His Return to the US, in SNAP (January 28, 2021)

January 30

- Priest Was Prohibited from Contact with Minors Immediately – Gozo Diocese, by Cedric Farrugia, Newsbook (January 28, 2021)
- Church Demands Timor-leste Faithful Accept Defrocking of Accused Priest, in Pacific Media Watch via Asia Pacific Report (January 30, 2021)
- In East Timor, Self-professed Paedophile and Former Priest Richard Daschbach Continues to Evade Justice, by Ian Lloyd Neubauer, Post Magazine (January 30, 2021)
- Abuse in the Church: at Least 120 Victims in the Diocese of Berlin | Free Press, in The Courier (January 29, 2021)
- Calls for Cardinal to Release Report on Sexual Abuse of Minors, in Deutsche Welle (January 29, 2021)
- Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘we’ve to Be Careful to Ensure We Never Slip Back’, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (January 29, 2021)
- Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Praised for ‘courage, Tenacity and Compassion’, in Irish Times (January 30, 2021)
- Senior Priest Locked Boy in a Church Crypt during "Gothic Horror" Campaign of Abuse, by Emily Cleary, Yahoo News (January 29, 2021)
- Ex-priest Joseph Quigley Jailed for Child Sex Offences, in BBC News (January 29, 2021)
- "Sexual Sadist" Priest Who Locked Boy in Crypt and Watched Him Shower Handed Sentence, in Coventry Live (January 29, 2021)
- A Vanishing Priest, a Wall of Secrecy and a 25-year-old Abuse Case, by Jenn Morson, New York Times (January 30, 2021)

January 31

- Editorial | After long wait, will abuse victims get justice?, by Todd Berkey, Tribune-Democrat (January 30, 2021)
- Catholic Church Files Motions to Make ‘Child Sexual Assault’ Law Unconstitutional, by Evan Symon, California Globe (January 30, 2021)
- North Dakota Senate withdraws bill requiring mandatory reporting for clergies, by Hayley Boland, KFYR-TV (January 29, 2021)
- Legislation requiring clergy to report child abuse withdrawn, on The WRAL-TV (January 29, 2021)
- Wyoming A.G. won't charge retired bishop accused of abuse, by Seth Klamann, Denver Gazette via trib.com (January 29, 2021)
- Former Boy Scouts Chaplain Gets 40 Years for Sex Abuse of Child with Developmental Disabilities, 5 Others, by Jeff Truesdell, People (January 29, 2021)
- St. Mary's Prep teacher: I was fired for reporting sex assault of student, by John Wisely, Detroit Free Press (January 29, 2021)
- Seven decades after a priest assaulted her, a Plainfield woman is still grappling with the trauma, by Anna Merriman, Valley News (January 30, 2021)
- [Opinion] A conflict of interest?, by Matthew Epsom, Gisborne Herald (January 31, 2021)
- Judge OKs latest legal fees of $476K in church bankruptcy case, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Guam Daily Post (January 31, 2021)
- Suspended St. Peter Claver pastor denies child rape accusations: 'These allegations are false', by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (January 29, 2021)
- New Orleans priest denies ‘appalling allegations’ of child molestation, by Aaron S. Lee, KLFY-TV (January 29, 2021)
- New Orleans priest denies lawsuit's allegations that he raped boy in 2008, on The WDSU-TV (January 29, 2021)

February 01

- Listening to survivor testimonies painful, by Rowena Orejana, NZ Catholic (February 1, 2021)
- Australia media to plead guilty to breach of gag order on Pell conviction, by Sonali Paul, Reuters (February 1, 2021)
- Child abuse in the Spanish Catholic Church: ‘In Spain, no one does anything’, by Iñigo Domínguez And Julio Núñes, El País English (February 1, 2021)
- Priests urge Cologne cardinal to resign in sexual abuse report crisis, by Derek Scally, Irish Times (January 31, 2021)
- Priests charged with sexual abuse of altar boy to face formal charges, by Kurt Sansone, Malta Today (February 1, 2021)
- Retired Grimsby priest accused of further historic sex attacks on boys, in Grimsby Telegraph (February 1, 2021)
- [Opinion] ‘Seal of confession’ threat withdrawal astute, by Roxane Salonen, Duluth News Tribune (February 1, 2021)
- Vatican office admits silence about children of priests was a mistake, by Elisabeth Auvillain, National Catholic Reporter (February 1, 2021)
- Kathy Boockvar to resign as Pa.'s secretary of state over amendment issue, by Julian Routh And Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (February 1, 2021)
- Pennsylvania official at center of Trump election concerns resigns, by Steven Nelson, New York Post (February 1, 2021)
- State agency bungles ballot referendum for child sex victims, by Mark Scolforo And Marc Levy, Associated Press (February 1, 2021)
- A Pa. Dept. of State error means some sex-abuse victims will again have to wait for justice, by Angela Couloumbis, Spotlight PA via Philadelphia Inquirer (February 1, 2021)
- [Media Statement] SOL Reform Sabotaged by Clerical Error in Pennsylvania, SNAP Responds, by Mike Mcdonnell, Zach Hiner, NAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (February 1, 2021)

February 02

- [Opinion] Port: Catholics win the 'liberty' to keep silent about child abuse, by Rob Port, InForum (February 01, 2021)
- Record numbers leave Church in Cologne as anger grows, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, Tablet (February 01, 2021)
- Pedophile former priest evades justice in Timor-Leste, by Rock Ronald Rozario, UCA News (February 2, 2021)
- German bishops’ summit considers women and lay roles as answer to abuse crisis, by Claire Giangravé, ReligiNews Service (February 01, 2021)
- [Opinion] Conversion bill debate reveals Church’s hypocrisy, by Daniel Comensoli, Sydney Morning Herald (February 2, 2021)
- 'Sexual sadist' priest who locked boy in crypt and watched him shower sent to jail, by Hayley Parker, StokeOnTrentLive (February 2, 2021)
- Opinion: It’s time for Colorado’s Catholic Church to take a moral inventory, by Bri Buentello, Colorado Sun (February 2, 2021)
- California bishops challenge state’s extension of statute of limitations for abuse, in Catholic News Agency (February 01, 2021)
- PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar to resign after dept. fails to advertise constitutional amendment, by Tyler Galaskas, WHTM-TV (February 01, 2021)
- ‘Just sick over it’: Clergy sexual abuse victims, their advocates lament error that derailed Pa. amendment, by Deb Erdley, TribLive.com (February 01, 2021)
- Por violación y corrupción de menores, dan 65 años de prisión al cura Luis Esteban Zavala, by Verónica Espinosa, MEXICO Proceso (January 29, 2021)
- Victim's Advocates Frustrated by Government Failure, by Elspeth Mizner, Erie News Now (February 01, 2021)
- Botched handling of ballot question is a 'kick in the teeth' to survivors of abuse, by John Finnerty, Crossville Chronicle (February 01, 2021)
- Catholic order allows accused child abuser to live by school because of 'locked gate', by Jonathan Humphries, Liverpool Echo (February 01, 2021)
- Northern Irish victims call for their own Catholic baby homes investigation, by Sahm Venter, National Catholic Reporter (February 2, 2021)
- [Opinion] The Copper Valley School’s legacy continues, by Elizabeth Klemm, Stephen Gemmell And Brandon Boylan, Anchorage Daily News (February 01, 2021)
- [News Release] Father Merle Fisher - Marist Fathers, in Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian (February 01, 2021)
- NOPD confirms rape investigation involving Catholic priest named in lawsuit, by Greg Larose, WDSU-TV (February 01, 2021)
- The Boston Archdiocese’s list of priests accused of abuse does not include cases settled with alleged victims, by Shelley Murphy, BostGlobe (February 2, 2021)

February 03

- [Media Statement] Disturbing Details Revealed in Case Against UK Catholic Priest, by Zach Hiner, NAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (February 01, 2021)
- [Opinion] Why the case for mandatory reporting is now beyond doubt, by Richard Scorer, Tablet (February 02, 2021)
- Philip Wilson, former Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, farewelled at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, by Sara Tomevska, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 02, 2021)
- Wilson showed no self-pity over abuse case, by Tim Dornin, Australian Associated Press via Yahoo News (February 3, 2021)
- St. Pius X campus could be sold due to bankruptcy, by Pilar Martinez, Albuquerque Journal (February 02, 2021)
- German Nuns Sold Orphaned Children to Sexual Predators: Report, by Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast (February 02, 2021)
- Cardinal Ladaria: Vatican doctrinal office is 'no longer the Inquisition', by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 02, 2021)
- Pope Francis tells Catholic journalists he has hope for ‘courageous’ US church, by Claire Giangravé, ReligiNews Service (February 02, 2021)
- [Opinion] How New Orleans Priest Abuse Is Being Handled, in Legal Examiner (law firm blog) (February 02, 2021)
- [NEWS RELEASE] Promulgation Of New Safe Environment Policy, by Matthew Pecchia, Diocese of Youngstown (February 01, 2021)
- [News Release] Diocese has new sex abuse victim assistance coordinator, in Diocese of Honolulu via Hawaii Catholic Herald (February 3, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Defrocked Serial Abuser Still Enjoys “Celebrity Status” in the Country Where He Abused Children, by Zach Hiner, NAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (February 02, 2021)
- PA Attorney General urges lawmakers to take action and support abuse survivors, by Rick Earle, Greg Deffenbaugh, WPXI-TV (February 02, 2021)
- [Opinion] Sex-abuse law blunder on Kathy Boockvar’s watch is a titanic mess for Pa. child victims | Maria Panaritis, by Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirer (February 02, 2021)
- There’s another path for survivors of clergy sex abuse to get justice. It faces an uphill climb in the legislature., by Angela Couloumbis And Cynthia Fernandez, Spotlight PA (February 02, 2021)

February 04

- Crisis deepens in Cologne as cardinal pins hopes on March abuse report, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 03, 2021)
- Catholic brother allowed to live by school had been charged with abuse of seven victims, by Jonathan Humphries, Liverpool Echo (February 03, 2021)
- Australian federal police find no criminal misconduct in mysterious Vatican transfers, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (February 03, 2021)
- German bishops resume meetings to discuss women in the church, LGBT issues and the sexual abuse crisis, by Claire Giangravé, ReligiNews Service via America (February 03, 2021)
- Victim speaks out after abusive priest sentenced, by Catherine Pepinster, Tablet (February 03, 2021)
- Former Xagħra Priest Escapes Police Action For Sexually Abusing Altar Boy As Case Was Time-Barred, by Tim Diacono, Lovin' Malta (February 03, 2021)
- Sex abuse in the Church: majority of victims don’t report cases, says expert, by Laura Calleja, Malta Today (February 03, 2021)
- Bill aims to extend time for abuse victims to file claims, by James Macpherson, Associated Press (February 03, 2021)
- [Opinion] New Diocese of Oakland Sex Abuse Lawsuit Reveals Seminaries as a Hot Bed for Abuse, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner (law firm's blog) (February 03, 2021)
- Church Volunteer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor For Years: PD, by Maggie Fusek, Santa Rosa Patch (February 03, 2021)
- Church leader who worked with kids charged with sexual abuse, California cops say, by Maddie Capron, Sacramento Bee (February 4, 2021)
- Church volunteer accused of child sex assault knew victim through family, police said, by Kaylee Tornay And Nashelly Chavez, Press Democrat (February 03, 2021)
- Bills aim to give childhood sexual assault survivors more time to seek justice, by Maddie Biertempfel, KXnet.com (February 03, 2021)
- Lafayette attorney accused of rape in Boy Scout case denies charges, on The KATC-TV (February 03, 2021)
- Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid, by Reese Dunklin And Michael Rezendes, Associated Press (February 4, 2021)
- [News Release] Salem Film Fest Hosts World Premiere of Sipe: Sex, Lies, and the Priesthood, in Salem Film Fest and BishopAccountability.org (February 4, 2021)

February 05

- German archbishop under fire over clergy sex abuse report, in Associated Press (February 5, 2021)
- [Opinion] Bishop had to take a sabbatical after reading a ‘gory’ abuse report, by Barry Duke, Patheos.com (blog) (February 04, 2021)
- Germany: Catholic Church child abuse scandal widens, by Ayhan Şimşek, Anadolu Agency (February 04, 2021)
- German cardinal says he will keep promise to publish abuse report, in Catholic News Agency (February 5, 2021)
- Catholic Church paedophile networks to be mapped 'like organised crime' by academics, by Giselle Wakatama, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 04, 2021)
- No criminal misconduct found after AFP investigation into Vatican payments, by Mark Bowling, Catholic Leader (February 5, 2021)
- [Opinion] New AP report details ongoing abuse of PPP funds by Catholic Church, in Freedom from Religion Foundation (blog) (February 04, 2021)
- Why “he seems such a nice guy” is the wrong response to abuse allegations, by Kayleigh Dray, Stylist (February 04, 2021)
- Zirkin Returns to Old Committee to Testify Against Wilson’s Child Sex Abuse Bill, by Hannah Gaskill, Maryland Matters (February 5, 2021)
- Former Jacksonville bishops failed to report sexual abuse allegations, records show, by Kelly Wiley, News4Jax (February 04, 2021)
- Priest working at Catholic retirement home in Mandeville convicted of battery on recently-widowed resident, by David Hammer And Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV (February 04, 2021)
- A child sex abuser evaded justice in Kenya. Then an ‘ordinary woman’ took matters into her own hands., by Max Bearak And Rael Ombuor, WashingtPost (February 04, 2021)
- Cardinal Blase Cupich demanding details on abusive order priests but won’t post findings, by Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times (February 5, 2021)

February 06

- Vatican investigates German women’s group, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, Tablet (February 04, 2021)
- Christian pastor Bob Cotton's call to increase penalties for covering up child sex abuse, by Sage Swinton, Newcastle Herald (February 6, 2021)
- Trainee Catholic priest accused of downloading indecent images of children wearing nappies was arrested following a tip-off from the US security services before judge dismissed his case due to lack of evidence, by Matt Drake, Daily Mail (February 05, 2021)
- St. Augustine Diocese did not disclose priest was under investigation, AG’s office says, by Kelly Wiley, News4JAX (February 05, 2021)
- Claimed $2 Million in Federal Small Business Relief Funds, by Duncan Slade, West Virginia Public Broadcasting (February 05, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Catholic Officials Apparently Raided PPP Loans Unnecessarily at the Expense of Small Businesses, by Zach Hiner, NAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (February 04, 2021)

February 07

- DCI won’t share results of priest abuse investigation due to statute of limitations, by Arielle Zionts, Rapid City Journal (February 06, 2021)
- The False Memory Syndrome at 30: How Flawed Science Turned into Conventional Wisdom, by Joshua Kendall, Mad America (blog) (February 7, 2021)
- TMIS Editorial: Sex abuse and omertà, in Malta Independent (February 7, 2021)
- [Opinion] Ayala: Survivor questions San Antonio archdiocese for failing to 'walk with' victims after list of clergy abusers released in 2019, by Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express News (February 04, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Catholic Officials in St. Augustine Withheld Information from Florida AG, by Gene Rosenquest, Zach Hiner, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) (February 05, 2021)
- Former Staten Island priest ‘groomed’ and sexually abused boy, another lawsuit alleges, by Frank Donnelly, Staten Island Advance (February 06, 2021)
- 'What are other organisations doing about child abuse?', in Times of Malta (February 06, 2021)
- Catholic Church 'apologises for the suffering' caused by 'sexual sadist' priest, by Mike Lockley And Madeleine Clark, Coventry live (February 7, 2021)
- Roman Catholic church in Birmingham 'sorry' as 'sadist' priest Joseph Quigley jailed, by Mike Lockley, Birmingham Mail (February 7, 2021)
- Truth forum to hear tales of mother and baby homes, by Justine Mccarthy, Sunday Times (February 7, 2021)
- The Catholic Church has a dangerous influence on Poland, by Nikki Siriprasert, Boar (publicatiofUniversity of Warwick, England) (February 7, 2021)
- EDITORIAL: Legislation needed to help victims of child sexual abuse, in Observer-Reporter (February 06, 2021)
- Ayala: Archdiocese of San Antonio plans to update its clergy abuse list, by Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News via lmtonline.com (February 06, 2021)
- Did 'the Roman Catholic Church' unjustly collect federal aid? AP story misrepresents Church finances, expert says, by Jonah Mckeown, Catholic News Agency (February 7, 2021)
- Mississippi trial delayed for friar accused of sex abuse, in Associated Press (February 7, 2021)

February 08

- Catholic Church 'apologises for the suffering' caused by 'sexual sadist' priest, by Hayley Parker, StokeOnTrentLive (February 8, 2021)
- Former Xagħra archpriest investigated over abuse claims in 2018, by Matthew Xuereb, Times of Malta (February 03, 2021)
- Former archpriest is permanently banned from duties over sex abuse, by Matthew Xuereb, Times of Malta (February 07, 2021)
- Abuse survivors and advocates push emergency measure for May ballot, by Deb Erdley, TribLive (February 06, 2021)
- Pa. House leaders plan emergency fix on abuse lawsuits after filing error, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (February 04, 2021)
- Lawmakers consider fast-track plan for abuse lawsuit window, by Mark Scolforo And Marc Levy, Associated Press (February 04, 2021)
- Bishop of Raphoe issues apology after former priest jailed, in Highland Radio (February 05, 2021)
- Poles Lose Faith as PiS Drives Politicisation of Church, by Dariusz Kalan, Reporting Democracy/Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (February 8, 2021)
- Diocese of Buffalo says audit shows it to be complying with youth safety procedures, by Michael Mroziak, WBFO / NPR (February 02, 2021)
- Diocese of Wilmington again found in compliance with plan to deal with sexual abuse of minors, in The Dialog - Diocese of Wilmington (February 05, 2021)
- Pope to Focolare: Continue to grow in dialogue with today's world, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service via Catholic San Francisco / Archdiocese of San Francisco (February 8, 2021)
- House Sponsors Hope Derailed Sex Abuse Survivor Rights Amendment Will Get Back on Track, by Sam Dunklau, WSKG / NPR (February 8, 2021)
- Catholic schools in US hit by unprecedented enrollment drop, by David Crary, Associated Press (February 8, 2021)
- N.L. Roman Catholic parishioners told Mount Cashel resolution to mean 'sacrifice', in Kamloops This Week from Canadian Press (February 07, 2021)
- North Dakota bill to close child abuse reporting loophole nixed after Catholic opposition, in Grand Forks Herald (February 01, 2021)

February 9

- Bishop Byrne Names Father Piotr Calik Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia, in Diocese of Springfield (February 8, 2021)
- Rev. Piotr Calik Named Vicar General for Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, Republican via MassLive (February 8, 2021)
- Official Statement Regarding Bishop John B. Brungardt, in Diocese of Dodge City (February 8, 2021)
- Bishop Vincke Named Temporary Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dodge City., in Diocese of Salina (February 8, 2021)
- Archbishop Naumann to Head Abuse Allegation Investigation, in The Leaven (February 8, 2021)
- Dodge City Bishop Steps Away during Abuse Investigation, in Associated Press (February 8, 2021)
- CRUELTY and Abuse of Power Were Not the Preserve of Religious Orders, by Eoin O'Sullivan and Ian O'Donnell, Irish Times (February 8, 2021)
- NCR Thanks the US Bishops (well, Their News Service), in National Catholic Reporter (February 8, 2021)
- Florida Diocese Hides Abuse Even during a 2020 Criminal Investigation, in Lawyer's Blog (February 8, 2021)
- Wny Parishes Benefit from Ppp Loans, but Diocese of Buffalo Is Left out, by Mike Baggerman, WBEN (February 8, 2021)
- Vatican Removed As Defendant in Guam Clergy Sex Abuse Case, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Guam Daily Post (February 8, 2021)
- Kansas Catholic Bishop under Investigation by Kbi for Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Minor, by Judy L. Thomas, Wichita Eagle from Kansas City Star (February 8, 2021)
- St. John's Catholic Diocese Named in Proposed Vancouver Class Action, by Barb Sweet, Chronicle Herald (February 8, 2021)
- "I Felt Abandoned': Catholic Priests Turn to Defamation Lawsuits to Fight Sex Abuse Claims, by Deena Yellin, Record via NorthJersey.com (February 9, 2021)

February 10

- Allegation Brought Forward, in Diocese of Gaylord (February 8, 2021)
- Kansas Bishop Steps Aside As Abuse Allegation Is Investigated, in Catholic News Service (February 9, 2021)
- Xanana Gusmao's Sons "Disappointed" after Their Father Attends Accused Paedophile's Birthday Party, by Anne Barker, ABC (February 9, 2021)
- Former Altar Boy Loses Defamation Suit, by Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer (February 9, 2021)
- Clergy Abuse Survivor Claims Former Springfield Bishop, Others Engaged in Cover-up, by Larry Parnass, Berkshire Eagle (February 9, 2021)
- Proposed Class-action Suit in Vancouver Alleges Christian Brothers Abus, in Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 9, 2021)
- St. Louis Archbishop Rozanski Accused of Covering up Clergy Sex Abuse at Previous Post, by Jesse Bogan, Post-Dispatch (February 10, 2021)
- Bishop Weldon Accuser Files Lawsuit against Springfield Diocese, by Ray Kelly, Republican via MassLive (February 9, 2021)
- Dilworth Sexual Abuse Accused Identity Revealed, by Amy Wiggins, New Zealand Herald (February 9, 2021)
- "Finally': France Seeks to Set Age for Sexual Consent, at 15, by Angela Charlton, Associated Press (February 10, 2021)
- Class Action Suit Filed against Pair of Metro Vancouver Private Schools over Abuse Allegations, by Ben Miljure, CTV News (February 9, 2021)

February 11

- New York's Catholic Church Leaders Control Billions outside the Reach of Abuse Survivors, by Edward McKinley, Times-Union (February 11, 2021)
- At Vatican Trial, Priest Says Abuse Charges Caused by Jealousy, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service via Union of Catholic Asian News (February 11, 2021)
- Priest in Vatican Youth Seminary Trial Denies Abuse Claims, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 10, 2021)
- Winona-rochester Diocese to Pay $21.5m for Sexual Abuse Claims, by Tim Krohn, Mankato Free Press (February 10, 2021)
- Winona-rochester Diocese Reaches $21.5 Million Settlement with Abuse Victims, by Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune (February 10, 2021)
- Diocese Files Plan of Reorganization, in Diocese of Winona-Rochester (February 10, 2021)

February 12

- Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Trial to Begin in December 2021, by Nicole Maxwell, Alamogordo Daily News (February 11, 2021)
- Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Roman Catholic Diocese’s Appeal in Sex Abuse Case, by Jacquelyn LeBel, Global News (February 11, 2021)
- New Orleans Archdiocese Announces Changes to How It Responds to Priest Abuse Claims, by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV and New Orleans Advocate (February 11, 2021)
- Survivor of Sexual Abuse by Chatham Priest Calls on Church to Peacefully Settle Case, by Jenna Cocullo, Chatham Voice (February 11, 2021)
- Former Terenure College Rugby Coach Admitted Sexual Abuse to Senior Priest in the School 25 Years Ago, Court Hears, by Robin Schiller, Independent (February 11, 2021)

February 13

- ‘finally’: France Seeks to Establish Age of Consent at 15, in France 24 (February 12, 2021)
- Vatican Charity in Spotlight over Old Sex Assault Allegation, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 11, 2021)
- Buffalo Diocese Lawyer Refers to Ag's Lawsuit As "Publicity Stunt", by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 11, 2021)
- Denied Final Appeal, London Catholic Diocese Doesn't Seem Ready to Resettle Abuse Case, by Jane Sims, London Free Press (February 12, 2021)
- Supreme Court Dismisses Church Appeal in Historic Sex Abuse Case, by Maureen Revait, Blackburn Radio (February 11, 2021)
- Supreme Court Sides with London, Ont., Woman Suing Catholic Church, by Kate Dubinski, CBC (February 11, 2021)
- Leader of New Orleans Clergy Abuse Victims Group Ousted over Work for Archdiocese, by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV and New Orleans Advocate (February 12, 2021)
- SNAP New Orleans Leader to Resign, by Zach Hiner, SNAP (February 12, 2021)
- Abuse Case at Vatican Pre-seminary Captures Risk, Reward of Transparency, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (February 12, 2021)
- Statement of the International Aid Agency Aid to the Church in Need (acn) on the Article “gut Und Bose” in the Zeit Supplement “christ&welt” on 10.02.2021, by Thomas Heine-Geldern, ACN International (February 10, 2021)
- Man Subjected to "Unfathomably Cruel" Sexual Abuse by a Priest to Be Awarded ?170,000, in Irish News (February 13, 2021)
- Lawsuit Highlights Abuse Cover-up Allegations against St. Louis Archbishop, in Catholic News Agency (February 12, 2021)
- Catholic Charity Confirms Allegations of Assault against Founder, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (February 11, 2021)
- Editorial: Optimism, Disappointment, Then New Hope for Abuse Victims, in Tribune-Democrat (February 13, 2021)
- Ksn Investigates : Accused Priest William Wheeler, by Bret Buganski, KSN (February 12, 2021)
- Top Court Says Abuse Victim Can Reopen Claim against London Diocese, in Canadian Catholic News (February 12, 2021)
- ‘nobody Tells Daddy No’: a Housing Boss’s Many Abuse Cases, by Amy Julia Harris, NEW YORK (NY) (February 7, 2021)
- Legal Loopholes Allow Abuse to Go Undetected at Religious Boarding Schools, Advocates Say, by Tyler Kingkade, Liz Brown, and Keith Morrison, NBC News (February 12, 2021)
- Class-action Suit Filed over Alleged Orphanage Abuse, by Laura Dhillon Kane, Canadian Press via Canadian Underwriter (February 10, 2021)
- Known Sexual Abusers from Mount Cashel Were Sent to Teach in Vancouver Schools, Lawsuit Reveals, in CFM Lawyers Press Release (February 8, 2021)
- Church Dossier Helped US Snare Paedophile Priest, Police Officer Tells Lbc, by Lindsey Alder, Leading Britain's Conversation (February 12, 2021)
- Cathedral High School Graduate Finds Validation after Springfield Diocese Hears Her Sexual Abuse Claim against Late Rev. Karl Huller, by Anne-Gerard Flynn, Republican via Mass Live (February 12, 2021)

February 14

- Rib Arrests Catholic Priest over Sexual Abuse of 17 Year Houseboy, by Daniel Sabiiti, KT Press (February 13, 2021)
- Two Abuse Victims Came Forward in 2020, in RTL Tele Letzebuerg from Agence France-Presse (February 14, 2021)
- Priesthood — Ordained and Baptized — Is a Call to Serve God and Others, Presenter Says, by Joe Ruff, Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (February 12, 2021)
- The Catholic Church Must Look Deep into Abuse, by Barbara Francisco, Washington Post (February 11, 2021)
- Diocese of Winona-rochester Reaches $21.5 Million Settlement with Abuse Survivors, by Joe Ruff, Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (February 12, 2021)
- New Speaker's Bureau Highlights Catholics of Color, by Stephen G. Adubato, National Catholic Reporter (February 12, 2021)
- Ex-altar Boy Alleges Church Covered up His Abuse by Bishop, in Associated Press (February 11, 2021)
- New York Catholic Diocese Bankruptcies Put Abuse Claims in Limbo, by Alex Wolf, Bloomberg Law (February 12, 2021)
- Owner of Missouri Reform Schools Faces Sex Abuse Allegations in Washington Lawsuit, by Laura Bauer and Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star (February 10, 2021)
- Not Much Time to Party As Cns Turns 100, but Pope Francis Reinforces Need for ‘a Clear and Unbiased’ News: Greg Erlandson, by Greg Erlandson, Catholic News Service (February 9, 2021)
- Ravi Zacharias, Influential Evangelist, Is Accused of Sexual Abuse in Scathing Report, by Ruth Graham, New York Times (February 11, 2021)
- Judge: Sex Abuse Lawsuits Can Proceed against Church, by Dillon Mullan, Santa Fe New Mexican (February 6, 2021)
- Vigano Warns of "Doctrinal Abuse" Undermining Catholic Church Teachings, Robert Moynihan Says, by Ryan Foley, Christian Post (February 13, 2021)
- Founders with Feet of Clay Another Challenge for Pope’s Reform Campaign, by John L. Allen, Crux (February 14, 2021)
- Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges Catholic Seminary Forced S.i. Man out Because He’s Heterosexual, by Frank Donnelly, Staten Island Advance (February 14, 2021)

February 15

- Evangelist Ravi Zacharias Engaged in Sexual Misconduct, Report Says, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (February 11, 2021)
- Evangelist Ravi Zacharias Taught His Followers to Ask Tough Questions — Just Not about His Sexual Conduct, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (February 9, 2021)
- Law Firm Details Sexual Misconduct by Global Ministry Leader, by David Crary, Associated Press (February 12, 2021)
- ‘malta Needs a Minister for Children’, in Times of Malta (February 14, 2021)
- The Long Shadow of Clerical Abuse, in Times of Malta (February 15, 2021)
- Sex Abuse Cases Hit Church-run Boys School, by Stephen Nzioka, Standard Media (February 15, 2021)
- Ampleforth College Head Says Separating the School and Abbey Will Be "Complex" and That the College Has "No Assets" of Its Own, by Grace Newton, Yorkshire Post (February 13, 2021)
- Acting Principal Placed on Special Leave after His Sex Pest Past Resurfaces, by Chulumanco Mahamba, IOL.com (February 15, 2021)
- Aid to the Church in Need Admits Its Founder Was Accused of Assault, in Catholic Universe (February 15, 2021)
- North Dakota House Rejects Expanding Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse, by C.S. Hagen, InForum (February 15, 2021)
- Salonen: Port’s Misfire, Euthanasia Push Merit Review, by Roxane Salonen, Jamestown Sun (February 15, 2021)
- Three Sisters Sue Tenino, Prosser Churches, Saying They Failed to Protect Them from Abuse, by Martin Bilbao, The Olympian (February 14, 2021)
- A Whistleblower “minister” Loses in the Illinois Supreme Court, by Leslie C. Griffin, Verdict.Justia.com (February 15, 2021)
- Questions & Answers Regarding the Article “gut Und Bose” in the Zeit Supplement “christ&welt”, in ACN International (February 10, 2021)
- Salem Film Fest to Premiere Richard Sipe Documentary, in Wicked Local (February 15, 2021)

February 16

- Discussions Held over an Apology to Survivors of Historic Institutional Abuse, in ITV (February 16, 2021)
- Historical Institutional Abuse Victims to Receive Official Apology, in Belfast Telegraph (February 16, 2021)
- Police Probe Mysterious Death of Indian Nun, in UCA News (February 15, 2021)
- DPP Seeks Convictions in Pell Media Contempt Case, by Melissa Iaria, News.com.au (February 16, 2021)
- In Lenten Message, Chilean Bishops Apologize for Abuse, by Ines San Martin, Crux (February 15, 2021)
- Montreal Archdiocese Hires Retired Judge to Review Church Files, Identify Abuse Cases, in Canadian Press (February 16, 2021)
- Archdiocese of Montreal Enters New Stage in Its Pursuit of Truth, Transparency and Transformation, in Archdiocese of Montreal (February 15, 2021)
- Cologne Catholic Sex Abuse Probe Seen As Cover-up, in Deutsche Welle (February 16, 2021)
- Responding to the Ravi Zacharias Scandal: Three Biblical Steps Every Christian Must Take Now, by Dr. Jim Denison, Denison Forum (February 15, 2021)
- Bishops Blame Everyone but Themselves, by Rodney Pelletier, Church Militant (February 15, 2021)
- Archives: Diocese Wanted Rev. Holley Out. Personal Letters Detailing Priest's Situation Obtained by T&g, in Telegram & Gazette (February 15, 2021)
- After State Blunder, Pa. Abuse Victims Ask: ‘who the Hell Are We Supposed to Trust?’, by Laura Benshoff, WHYY (February 16, 2021)
- Fr. Robert Deland to Be Released Early, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (February 15, 2021)
- Former Saginaw Priest May See Early Release from Prison, by Ric Antonio, WSGW-TV (February 15, 2021)
- Diocese Issues Statement Ahead of Former Priest’s Parole, by James Felton and Brianna Owczarzak, WNEM-TV (February 15, 2021)
- Suspended Priest Robert Deland Granted Parole, by Terry Camp, WJRT-TV (February 12, 2021)
- Popular Catholic Priest to Be Paroled after Serving 2 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault, by Cole Waterman, MLive.com (February 13, 2021)
- [Media Statement] Another Abuser Sentenced Thanks to Secular Investigations, by Zach Hiner, SNAP (February 16, 2021)
- Ex-Roman Catholic priest who lives in York County is sentenced to probation for sex abuse, by Dylan Segelbaum, York Daily Record (February 16, 2021)

February 17

- Kerala Hc Dismisses Rape Convict Catholic Priest’s Outrageous Plea to Marry Survivor, in News Minute (February 17, 2021)
- Churches, Barnardo's and Executive Ministers Discuss Apology, Memorial and Redress to Historic Institutional Abuse Survivors, by Rebecca Black, Press Association (February 17, 2021)
- Rhineland Protestants Add to Pressure on Cardinal Woelki, by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, The Tablet (February 16, 2021)
- Church Faces Reckoning As New Abuse Cases Emerge, by Liz Dodd, The Tablet (February 17, 2021)
- Madrid Archdiocese Provided Support for 85 Abuse Victims in 2020, in Catholic News Agenc (February 16, 2021)
- Aid to the Church in Need Says Late Founder May Have Sexually Assaulted Woman in 1973, by Michael Gryboski, Christian Post (February 16, 2021)
- Delayed Legion of Christ Extortion Trial Goes Ahead in Italy, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 17, 2021)
- Media Says Breaches in the Pell Case Were at ‘low’ End, by Melissa Iaria, NCA NewsWire via Gold Coast Bulletin (February 17, 2021)
- 6m Paid out to Survivors of Institutional Abuse, by Adrian Rutherford, Belfast Telegraph (February 17, 2021)
- Former Priest Sentenced to 5 Years’ Probation in Abuse Case, in Associated Press (February 16, 2021)
- Defrocked Predator Priest Gets Probation for Molesting 2 Boys at Harrisburg Church, by Matt Miller, PennLive.com (February 16, 2021)
- Gratitude from an Active Catholic and a Survivor, by Michael Hoffman, Profiles in Catholicism (blog) (February 16, 2021)
- Accused Priest Asserts Innocence at Vatican Seminary Abuse Hearing, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (February 10, 2021)
- Northern Michigan Priest Temporarily Steps down Following Sexual Misconduct Accusation, by Trevor Drew, WPBN/WGTU (February 10, 2021)
- Priest in Charge of the Diocesan Archives in Tarragona Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Albert Llimos, Ara (February 11, 2021)
- Budaun Rape Case | Charge Sheet Filed against Priest, in The Hindu (February 17, 2021)
- Poland’s Catholic church accused of failing to take action against paedophile priest for 25 years, by Maria Wilczek, Notes from Poland (February 16, 2021)
- Dep PM critcises church sluggishness against paedophile priest, in The First News (February 17, 2021)
- Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: School 'was a place of abuse and deprivation', in The BBC (February 17, 2021)
- Christian Brothers abused children at Fife care home 'with impunity' inquiry concludes, by Allan Crow, Fife Today (February 17, 2021)
- 'He had his demons’: Family speaks out after man shoots woman, himself, by Mckenzie Kuehnlein, WTVG-TV (February 16, 2021)

February 18

- Xanana Gusmao Condemned over Visit to Paedophile Priest, by Ian Lloyd Neubauer, Al Jazeera (February 18, 2021)
- Bishops Strong-arming Faithful Priests, in Church Militant (February 17, 2021)
- Gender, Sex, and Power: Towards a History of Clergy Sex Abuse in the US Catholic Church., in Department of Religious Studies, (February 18, 2021)
- Former Harrisburg Priest Sentenced to 5 Years Probation in Abuse Case, by Kayla Brown, WHTM-TV (February 17, 2021)
- Diocese Suit Shows Need for Transparency, in Berkshire Eagle (February 17, 2021)
- New Vatican Thriller Captures the Cost of Scandal, by John L. Allen, Crux (February 17, 2021)
- A Cardinal in the Dock Would Mark Real Reform in Vatican Justice, by John L. Allen, Crux (February 18, 2021)
- Catholic Priest from Diocese of Gaylord Accused of Abuse, in SNAP (February 17, 2021)
- Poland’s Catholic Church Holds Day of Prayer for Abuse Survivors, in Catholic News Agency (February 18, 2021)
- St. John’s Vows to Heal from ‘dark Chapter’, by Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic News via Catholic Register (February 18, 2021)

February 19

- After Orphanage Abuse Lawsuit, Canadian Dioceses Could Face New Wave of Litigation, by JD Flynn, Pillar Catholic (February 18, 2021)
- Pope Benedict "Pushed" into Resignation and "Did Not Wish to Go" As Francis Took Vatican, by Clive Hammond, Express.co.uk (February 18, 2021)
- Four More Come Forward to Allege Historic Abuse at Hands of Leeds Catholic Priest, by Guy Bell, Leeds-Live.com (February 18, 2021)
- Protection of Minors: a Balance Is Needed, by Gudrun Sailer, Vatican News (February 18, 2021)
- Christian Brother Rex Elmer Jailed for Sexually Abusing Boys, by Erin Pearson, The Age (February 19, 2021)
- Former Priest Charged over Alleged Child Sex Assault of Boy, Nine, in Bathurst, by Erin Lyons, NCA NewsWire via Townsville Bulletin (February 19, 2021)
- Plea Hearing Adjourned for Catholic Priest Father Patrick Smythe Accused of Historic Sex Offences against Boys in Leeds, by Tony Gardner, Yorkshire Evening Post (February 18, 2021)
- Catholic Primate of Ireland Apologises to Victims and Abuse Survivors, by Ailbhe Conneely, RTE (February 19, 2021)
- Catholic Safeguarding Commission Reports Rise in Abuse Allegations in England and Wales, in Catholic News Agency (February 19, 2021)
- Fabricated Report Falsely Claims Italian Police "Arrested Scores of Paedophile Cardinals" in Vatican, by Richard Kang, AFP Fact Check (February 19, 2021)
- Temple Priest in Badaun Charged with Rape and Murder, in Hindustan Times (February 18, 2021)
- Ex-nsw Priest, 85, Accused of Abusing Boy, in Australian Associated Press (February 18, 2021)
- Another Horrifying Report into Child Sexual Abuse in a Catholic Institution in Scotland Calls for International Action, in SNAP (February 18, 2021)
- Msgr. Craig Harrison to Resign, SNAP Calls on Diocese of Fresno to Release Results of Internal Investigation, in SNAP (February 18, 2021)
- FROM Cardinal Sean's Blog, by Cardinal Sean O'Malley, The Pilot (February 19, 2021)
- 600 Sex Abuse Lawsuits Expected to Hit Northern CA Dioceses in New Window for Accusers, by Candice Nguyen and Michael Bott, NBC Bay Area (February 18, 2021)
- A Justice Speaks; Justice Is Elusive; Justice Is Sought, by Peter Keough, Boston Globe (February 18, 2021)
- California Bishop Banned Priest, but That Didn’t Keep Him from Ministry around Chicago, by Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times (February 19, 2021)

February 20

- Ravi Zacharias Posthumously Defrocked, Ministry Suspends Fundraising after Abuse Report, by Bob Smietana, Sight (February 20, 2021)
- Prayer for Abuse Victims on the First Friday of Lent, by Nirmala Carvalho, AsiaNews.it (February 19, 2021)
- Zollner: Day for Victims of Abuse an Important Moment for the Church, by Robin Gomes, Vatican News (February 19, 2021)
- Diocese of Harrisburg Begins Mediation Sessions with Abuse Survivors, Writes Bishop Gainer in Letter, in LancasterOnline (February 20, 2021)
- State Report on Child Sex Abuse by Priests Paints Sobering Picture, by Travis Svihovec, Bismarck Tribune (February 20, 2021)
- Statute of Limitations Reform in California Is Leading to Justice and Healing, in SNAP (February 19, 2021)
- [Opinion] Is the evangelical view of sex at the root of our sex scandals?, by Sheila Wray Gregoire, ReligiNews Service (February 18, 2021)
- Part 1 | The long battle for justice: Timor-Leste’s trial against ex-priest for sexual abuse of children, by Tjitske Lingsma, Rappler (February 20, 2021)
- Fresno-area priest resigns Catholic church amid lawsuit over misconduct investigation, by Yesenia Amaro, Fresno Bee (February 19, 2021)
- Monsignor Craig Harrison resigns following years of sexual abuse allegations, by Bayne Froney, 23ABC-TV (February 18, 2021)
- Valley Catholic priest Monsignor Craig Harrison announces resignation, on The KFSN-TV (February 19, 2021)
- Ministry leaders’ rush to empathize with Ravi Zacharias is beyond alarming, by Kyle J. Howard, ReligiNews Service (February 19, 2021)
- Today - Watch SIPE: SEX, LIES, AND THE PRIESTHOOD, in The Eventive. (February 20, 2021)

February 21

- Former student sues The Bishop’s School over allegations of past sexual abuse by teacher, by Ashley Mackin-Solomon, La Jolla Light (February 19, 2021)
- Eton hires council officer who urged police action over abuser, by Sian Griffiths, Sunday Times (February 21, 2021)
- 74-yr-old pastor arrested in Kerala for alleged sexual assault of minor girl, in The News Minute (February 21, 2021)
- Sex abuse survivors lose archive as Facebook removes news from 'life saving' site, by Rhiannon Shine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 18, 2021)

February 22

- Vigil held for victims of abuse, including minor allegedly abused by Juarez priest, by Natassia Paloma, KTSM (February 19, 2021)
- Who’d want to be a witness when it just means more trauma?, by Declan Fry, Sydney Morning Herald (February 12, 2021)
- In Ireland, the Candle of Atonement Reminds Victims of Abuse, by Scout Mitchell, Swords Today (February 17, 2021)
- Fr. Craig Harrison, in an emotional announcement, steps away from priesthood, by Robert Price, KGET (February 18, 2021)
- Somebody Needs to Be Dad, by Francis X. Maier, First Things (February 22, 2021)
- East Timor postpones child sex abuse trial of ex-US priest, in Associated Press via ABC News (February 21, 2021)
- Resigning from priesthood, Harrison claims Fresno Catholic Bishop sacrificed “the Gospel for politics and money”, by Alex Tavlian, San JoaquValley Sun (February 18, 2021)
- Timor-Leste starts child abuse trial of former US priest, in Union of Catholic Asian News (February 22, 2021)

February 23

- Lawsuit Accuses Brooklyn Bishop of Sex Abuse in Jersey City Decades Ago, by Abbott Koloff, The Record and NorthJersey.com (February 22, 2021)
- Ex-us Priest on Trial in East Timor on Sex Abuse Charges, by Raimudos Oki, Associated Press via The Citizens Voice (February 23, 2021)
- Will Pope Have a ‘pell Problem’ with Super Mario over Visions of Reform?, by John L. Allen, Crux (February 21, 2021)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Jury Trial Moved to July 2022 Due to Scheduling Error, by Nicole Maxwell, Alamogordo Daily News (February 22, 2021)
- Vatican Projects Nearly 50m-euro Deficit Due to Covid Losses, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 19, 2021)
- Ex-priest and Alp Official ‘ashamed’ of Child Sexual Abuse, by Jenny Noyes, Sydney Morning Herald (February 23, 2021)
- Survivors of sex abuse by nuns suffer decades of delayed healing, by Dawn Araujo-Hawkins, Global Sisters Report – National Catholic Reporter (February 22, 2021)
- New Orleans archdiocese overhauls support for sex abuse survivors, by Paul Finney Jr., Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 22, 2021)
- Number of people suing Children’s Village for alleged sex assault doubles to 22, in The News 12 (February 22, 2021)
- Lawsuit Filed Against Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, by Bobby Welber, HudsValley Post (February 18, 2021)
- Child sex abuse lawsuit names Diocese of Ogdensburg as defendant, by Sydney Schaeffer, NNY360 (February 22, 2021)
- Sioux City diocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit, by Nick Hytrek, Sioux City Journal (February 22, 2021)

February 24

- Ex-us Priest Goes on Trial in East Timor on Sex Abuse Charges, by Raimundos Oki, Associated Press via NBC10 Philadelphia (February 23, 2021)
- Opinion: Are You a Former New Yorker? Time’s Almost up for Childhood Sex-abuse Survivors to Seek Justice, by Jennifer Freeman, Miami Herald (February 19, 2021)
- Alleged Abuse Victim of Brooklyn Bishop Files Civil Lawsuit, in Catholic News Agency (February 3, 2021)
- Former Priest on Trial for Sex Abuse in Timor Leste, in Al Jazeera (February 23, 2021)
- ‘hidden Predator’ Bill for Child Sex-abuse Victims to Sue in Georgia Advances, by Beau Evans, Rome News Tribune (February 23, 2021)

February 25

- Bendigo Catholic Church Leader ‘deeply Disappointed’ That Ribbons Were Removed from Cathedral Fence, by Tom O’Callaghan, Bendigo Advertiser (February 25, 2021)
- Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio Says Allegation of Abuse ‘never Happened’ and ‘false Claims Do Real Damage to Victims’, in The Dialog (February 24, 2021)
- Brooklyn Bishop Calls Suit Accusing Him of Decades-old Abuse "Defamatory", in Catholic News Service (February 24, 2021)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors and Whistleblower Priests Join Together for Healing and Worship, by Kimberly Curth, WVUE (February 24, 2021)

February 26

- "Spotlight" Editor on Retirement: Clergy Abuse Coverage Has Permanently Changed Church, by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter (February 26, 2021)
- Vatican Abuse Trial: Witnesses Say Allegations about Youth Seminary Were Ignored, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (February 25, 2021)
- As Fr Pfleger Abuse Inquiry Continues, Chicago Archdiocese Counters "Misconceptions" of Priest's Supporters, in Catholic News Agency (February 25, 2021)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Was Told to Pay 20,000 Euros, in The Guardian from Agence France Presse (February 25, 2021)
- The Long Road to Justice for Timor-leste's Sex Abuse Victims, by Rock Ronald Rozario, Union of Catholic Asian News (February 26, 2021)
- Timor-Leste: Political leadership, patriarchal relationships, and the paedophile priest, by Sara Niner, Monash University (February 26, 2021)

February 27

- News Analysis: Will the Vatican investigate a cardinal implicated in its own abuse trial?, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO] (February 26, 2021)
- The Conscience of the Catholic Church, by Rose Minutaglio, Elle [New York NY] (February 26, 2021)
- State has good news for Pfleger, but Archdiocese says abuse investigation isn’t over, by Steve Miller, WBBM-TV [Chicago IL] (February 26, 2021)
- Chihuahua priest found guilty of sexual abuse of 8-year-old girl, in Mexico News Daily (February 26, 2021)
- Child Abuse Allegation Against Father Pfleger ‘Unfounded,’ DCFS Says — But Church Says Priest Not Cleared, by Kelly Bauer And Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Block Club Chicago (February 26, 2021)
- Clergy abuse survivor embraces Lent, and God’s plan, again, by Michael Mcdonnell, CatholicPhilly.com - Archdiocese of Philadephia (February 26, 2021)
- Despite cardinal’s plea, Dominicans haven’t posted a list of members credibly accused of abuse, by Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times (February 26, 2021)
- German bishops elect female leader amid abuse-dominated meeting, by Anli Serfontein, Catholic News Service - USCCB [WashingtDC] (February 26, 2021)

February 28

- Child sexual abuse victims retraumatised in their fight for justice, by Mariné Lourens, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand] (February 27, 2021)
- Cardinal convicted, acquitted of sexual abuse charges to speak at Ave Maria University graduation, by Rachel Fradette, Naples Daily News [Naples FL] (February 26, 2021)
- Church officials OK’d moving another priest accused of abuse to Hyde Park friary, records show, by Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times (February 26, 2021)

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