Clerical Abuse
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Milwaukee archbishop releases abuse documentation
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki has released almost 6,000 pages of documents related to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s handling of sex... Read more
Vatican lawyer not surprised by court's refusal to hear abuse case
A dismissed request that the International Criminal Court investigate U.S. clergy sex abuse as a crime against humanity misunderstands the... Read more
Religious orders to release records of abusive LA priests
Catholic religious orders will soon release confidential files about priests accused of sex abuse who were assigned to work in... Read more
Archbishop Myers stresses child safety efforts in Newark
Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark has reaffirmed the archdiocese’s commitment to protecting children following the resignation of a priest... Read more
Former Newark priest arrested after breaking court agreement
After violating the terms of an understanding with local prosecutors, a priest who recently resigned from ministry with the Newark... Read more
Abuse report finds few allegations against clergy in 2012
The latest report on child protection in the U.S. Catholic Church found a total of 11 credible allegations of abuse... Read more
Newark archdiocese says media 'mischaracterizing' accused priest
The Archdiocese of Newark asserts that a local publication is inaccurately portraying the continued ministry of a priest who was... Read more
Protest launched over clerical sex abuse video game
Spanish civil rights groups have launched a campaign calling for the removal of a video game based on clerical sex... Read more
Archbishop Chaput finalizes three priests' ministry removal
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has finalized three priests' removal from archdiocesan ministry: one who faces a “substantiated” allegation... Read more
LA archdiocese settles sex abuse case for nearly $10 million
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $9.99 million to settle a case brought by four supposed sex... Read more
LA archdiocese vows continued anti-abuse efforts
As former priests face litigation over sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has renewed its commitment to protect the... Read more
Pope appoints Boston priest as Vatican's abuse investigator
Pope Benedict XVI has named Boston priest Father Robert W. Oliver as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s... Read more
Vatican finds Chilean priest guilty of abusive conduct
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has found Chilean priest Father Cristian Precht guilty of abusive conduct and... Read more
Criticisms of Bishop Finn described as misleading, dishonest
Calls for the resignation of Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph that have gained media attention are exaggerated... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese promises vigilance as priest is sentenced
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia offered prayer and a pledge to protect children July 24, as Monsignor William Lynn received a... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese apologizes after conviction in abuse case
In response to the jury decision in the trial of former Archdiocese of Philadelphia official Monsignor William J. Lynn, the... Read more
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