Clerical sex abuse
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Cardinal Gregory ‘embarrassed’ at McCarrick abuse charges
The Archbishop of Washington on Wednesday said he was “embarrassed” at the charges of sex abuse filed against his predecessor,... Read more
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick makes first court appearance, pleads not guilty
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick pleaded ‘not guilty’ on Friday to several charges of sexual assault, while appearing for the first... Read more
Lawsuits bring additional sexual battery allegations against Theodore McCarrick
Theodore McCarrick, a disgraced former cardinal, is facing criminal charges of sexual abuse of a minor, with his first court... Read more
Theodore McCarrick's court hearing is today: What to expect
Disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is expected to appear in a Massachusetts court on Friday morning for his arraignment. Read more
Fr Cesáreo Gabaráin, deceased hymn composer, credibly accused of abuse
The Marist Congregation in Spain has confirmed it has received credible accusations of the abuse of minors against Fr. Cesáreo... Read more
Bishop Zanchetta faces trial on sexual abuse charges in October
The Argentine bishop was given a Vatican post by Pope Francis in 2017. Read more
Despite criticism from Wisconsin AG, Milwaukee archdiocese stresses cooperation with new abuse cases
The Milwaukee archdiocese said that to its knowledge the Wisconsin attorney general’s inquiry into sexual abuse, which some critics say... Read more
Diocese in Connecticut files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Norwich filed for bankruptcy Thursday amid several dozen sexual abuse lawsuits filed related to a former school... Read more
Las Cruces diocese says abuse records disclosed voluntarily, despite New Mexico attorney general's claims
While New Mexico’s attorney general has taken credit for securing Catholic Church documents on sex abuse by clergy, saying they... Read more
Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions
Pope Francis wrote in the apostolic constitution introducing the changes that those who have committed a crime “need both mercy... Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese continues to list hundreds of unused pieces of land for sale
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is continuing to list for sale many unused parcels of church property in an effort... Read more
Former priest, a sex offender, killed Massachusetts altar boy in 1972, investigators conclude
A Massachusetts prosecutor announced Monday that a convicted sex offender who had been dismissed from the clerical state, and who... Read more
Calls mount for Chicago-area religious orders to publish lists of members credibly accused of abuse
Recent reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times has highlighted several religious orders active in Chicago that have not yet released lists... Read more
Jesuits in Chile to compensate four victims of sexual abuse by former priest
Four victims sexually abused by former priest Jaime Guzmán Astaburuaga will be compensated with 15 million pesos each (about $21,000). Read more
Providence diocese opposes bill expanding liability for child sex abuse
The Diocese of Providence is opposing a bill that would allow survivors of child sex abuse to sue institutions which... Read more
Investigator: There could be 10,000 abuse victims in French Catholic Church since 1950
The head of an independent commission said on Tuesday that there could be at least 10,000 victims of sexual abuse... Read more
New Orleans priest removed for abuse sent messages to high school student
The Archdiocese of New Orleans reportedly knew for months but did not inform school officials that a priest chaplain at... Read more
Majority of Camden diocese abuse claims left unprocessed amid bankruptcy filing
The Diocese of Camden filed for bankruptcy last week, leaving abuse settlements unpaid for about two-thirds of the alleged victims... Read more
Germany’s Catholic bishops agree on uniform compensation system for abuse victims
Germany’s Catholic bishops agreed this week to a uniform system for compensation payments to abuse survivors. Read more
Queensland passes law requiring priests to break confessional seal
The legislature of the Australian state of Queensland on Tuesday passed a law requiring priests to violate the seal of... Read more
